'Gander Jack

Basically a Michigander Jack o' lantern. It is a Jack O' Lantern carved from a parsnip instead of a pumpkin. The original jack o lantern in the folklore was a parsnip so it continues the tradition. Sometimes the leftover parsnip trimmings are used to make Pastys which are a regional dish

I carved some 'Gander Jacks with my parents last weekend. Our porch is looking very festive now and we made some kick ass Pastys

gander bumps

Like goose bumps but much stronger
goose bumps on steroids

Dude one: I am so excited, I have goose bumps all over me
Dude two: Only goose bumps? I have gander bumps, I am much more excited than you.