Instagram/@bkoofBecca Kufrin just proved that while you can take a girl out of Minnesota, you can never really take Minnesota out of the girl. The former Bachelorette proceeded to post an Instagram lakeside sunset pic that shouted nostalgia: memories of dock hangs and chilling-on-dock-your-perfect-day Minnesotans-dream-about-all-winter. Becca had a smiling face that was full of joy. She was dressed very casually in a white T-shirt and shades. She was holding a kid against her, whose face was hidden behind a sailboat graphic in a playful manner. Standing beside her was a guy, presumably Thomas Jacobs, her partner, whose face was not fully visible, giddy with lake life madness. The backdrop? Calm waters and blue skies that are postcard-worthy.
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Let the Internet have its thoughts. One user chimed in, unable to restrain herself asking, ‘Why did she bother posting this if it was just for memories?’ Another user targeted the child’s face obscured and started mini-debates in the replies. ‘Why do you cover his face? Just wondering,’ read one reply. Others countered with ‘because people are weird’ and ‘it’s called privacy.’ (Fair. Also, for all the strangers out there: why does it matter so much if it’s a kid? Let them live their own life.)
However, Minnesotan commenters in the comment section immediately felt the vibes. ‘There’s nothing like Minnesota lake life! Enjoy!’ one said, while another commented with the perfect song choice: Atmosphere’s ‘Shhh,’ the unofficial anthem of Minnesota (if you know, you know). Somebody asked if Becca managed to stop for some of Hy-Vee’s legendary blueberry donuts, because priorities.
Real stardom? It goes to the reveal of those ‘little teef’ at the end of the clip. So cute. Also equally delightful: Becca’s caption; ‘You can take the girl out of Minnesota, but you can’t take the Minnesota out of the girl,’ which must have really resonated with her fellow Minnesotans, one of whom shouted back, ‘I have a shirt that says that!!’ because Minnesotans wear their pride on their sleeves.
This isn’t just a vibe, it’s not even just a cute family pic. Becca has often expressed her deep love for her homeland, and this post is basically a love letter to summers spent bywater. The covered-up baby faces, that Atmosphere soundtrack, all the Hy-Vee references: all cream of the crop Minnesota nostalgia. For real, we can get down with that.
If you’ve never experienced a Minnesota lake day, you better get that on your bucket list. That water, sunshine, and how everybody behaves as if winter never existed for three glorious months-magic, really. Becca is living that magic, and judging by the comments, she’s got her legions cheering her on. Now, if there’s anyone out there who can confirm if those Hy-Vee donuts saw daylight, it would be for science.
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Ultimately, it’s more about the warm feeling of back home, less about the drama (I see you, face-cover critics). It’s Becca being on point with the music, the scenery, the fun itself on a sunny day with people they love, Minnesota forever.
