General
cheesehead
What does cheesehead mean?
A person from Wisconsin, especially a Green Bay Packers fan; also the wedge-shaped foam cheese hat worn to games.
"Every cheesehead in the bar stood up when the Pack scored."
Origin
Originally a jab at Wisconsin from Illinois sports fans, later reclaimed with pride.
Frequently asked questions
What does cheesehead mean?
It means a person from Wisconsin, especially a Green Bay Packers fan, and it also refers to the wedge-shaped foam cheese hat those fans wear to games.
Is cheesehead an insult?
It started as a jab at Wisconsin from rival Illinois sports fans, but Wisconsinites reclaimed it and now wear it with pride, so it is usually affectionate.
Why do Packers fans wear cheese hats?
Wisconsin is famous for dairy and cheese production, so fans embraced the foam cheese-wedge hat as a badge of state identity.
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