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"Cheesehead" is a nickname (sometimes used derogatorily) referring to a person from either Wisconsin or the Netherlands , referring to the large volume of Cheese production in those locales. "Cheesehead" is also the name of a brand of Hat shaped like a large wedge of Cheese (made out of dense foam), primarily worn by fans of the NFL team Green Bay Packers at Football games. The Cheesehead was born from the rivalry between Wisconsin and Illinois sports fans. Riding high from their only Super Bowl victory, fans of Chicago sports began ridiculing citizens of the Dairy State by calling them "Cheeseheads". Little did they know that one Wisconsinite would take this "insult" and make the best of it. Ralph Bruno carved up his family's sofa to create the first hat, which he proudly wore as a testament to his love for his state. The original display of a "cheesehead" hat was at a s. Cheeseheads have become more commonly associated with Green Bay Packers fans since mass production of the original hat began. Cheesehead was also a common slur used on the 1980/1990 sitcom Full House . The use of this word on the show caused the word to be used more commonly. Michelle Tanner continually calls her Uncle Jesse this name. Some people think that the show's use of this phrase helped it gain worldwide popularity. REFERENCES SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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