The 50 states of the U.S.A don’t seem any different from each other to outsiders, but of course locals will definitely let you know. One Redditor decided to ask Americans what everyone should know about each state.
The results are amusing:
Minnesota: “Welcome to the USA version of Canada”
They say this state is their version of Canada. So should you find yourself over there, expect a lot of… very polite apologies.
And snow. Lots of cold, boring snow.
New York: “NYC is not all New York”
Ask outsiders and the first thing they’ll tell you is NYC with its towering skyscrapers and busy intersections full of yellow taxis and well dressed people.
Not even. But you can’t blame them.
Maine: “1/2 yuppie, 1/2 hillbilly and also Stephen King”
The description is 1/2 yuppie, 1/2 hillbilly, and Stephen King. Have you painted a picture yet?
So that explains all those creepy novels…
Washington: “Trees and weed and water and rain and coffee”
Trees and weed and water and rain and coffee was how one user chose to describe this state.
Any of those combinations would work over a weekend, honestly.
Arizona: “Beige in every way imaginable”
Sunny Arizona was described to be beige. Beige in every way possible.
We were actually waiting for the word “sunburnt”, but that works.
Hawaii: “You’re not welcome, but we’ll take your money”
Well it is a popular tourist destination so your money is more than welcome. You as a tourist though, not always.
Texas: “The most ‘Murican’ part of America”
If America could be summed up in one state, it would be Texas.
The most ‘Murica of them all, apparently.
Wisconsin: “It’s too cold to be sober”
Someone said that it’s too cold to be sober in this state so you know what that means.
Head on to another state.
Alabama: “We may be 49th in everything, but thank God for Mississippi”
A Redditor said, “We may be 49th in everything, but thank God for Mississippi.”
It’s a short drive so there’s a start.
Alaska: “We can’t actually see Russia from our backyards”
Locals claim they can’t actually see Russia from their backyards.
Maybe that’s why everyone goes the long way around instead of crossing by boat..
California: “Whatever makes your state special, somewhere here we have one almost as good, or better”
The locals are very proud of the fact that whatever good stuff a certain state has, they surely have one that’s better.
It is the land of stars after all.
Oklahoma: “F*ck Texas”
Well it was a big F-bomb directed towards Texas for some reason.
Can’t we have peace?
North Carolina: “Slowly joining civilization”
The state is “slowly joining civilization” says a Redditor, but who knows if that’s a good thing.
Hey, perhaps the old ways are what this civilization needs now.
Florida: “A humid place filled with tourists, old people, rednecks”
Here’s one of the more accurate ones. They say the truth hurts but…
The state is described as a humid place filled with tourists, old people, and rednecks.
Indiana: “Where rednecks and northerners collide”
Here’s the state where rednecks and northerners collide according to a Reddit user.
Sounds like a battle scene in Game of Thrones or something.
Michigan: “It’s codl in the winter, warm in the summer, and it’s pop not soda”
Cold in the winter, warm in the summer, and it’s pop not soda.
Glad we got that out of the way.
Louisiana: “New Orleans is a fun place full of good people, Cajun country is filled with charm, and we’re sorry about the rest”
A local says, “New Orleans is a fun place full of good people, Cajun country is filled with charm, and we’re sorry about the rest.”
Hey, people flock to your place to party and everything so it can’t be that bad. Can it?
Mississippi: “Everything is the sh*ittiest here”
A very frustrated local says everything is sh*tty over there, and perhaps he’s right.
Or maybe not. It’s all about perspective.
Nevada: “Legal gambling, legal prostitution. Lots of beautiful desert. Area 51. 24/7 liquor stores.”
Oh yes. The state of “legal gambling, legal prostitution, area 51, 24/7 liquor stores.”
Maybe the aliens really were on to something. Maybe they place bets on us humans too.
New Jersey: “Hope you like traffic”
No one likes traffic regardless of where they are in the world, but in the state of New Jersey?
Hope you like it, says a local.
Idaho: “We’re not Iowa”
An irate Idahoan says they’re not Iowa, meaning many others have mistaken them for being locals of Iowa.
They’re really far from each other though, so what gives?
Pennsylvania: “Western and Easern cities hate each other, and the middle is Amish folk and farms”
Where the western and eastern cities hate each other, while the middle part are Amish folk and farms.
Those guys are pretty peaceful so there’s a balance.
Kentucky: “With horses, bourbon, and state parks, we’re not as bad as you’ve heard”
They have horses, bourbon, and state parks so they’re not as bad as people think.
And that’s according to a local who is very proud of the state.
Maryland: “It is acceptable to put Old Bay Seasoning on any/all food items”
Where it is acceptable to put Old Bay seasoning on anything that’s on the table.
How that comes out to taste is entirely up to you and the locals.
Illinois: “Everyone will tell you they’re from Chicago when they grew up in the suburbs”
So if you visit, people will tell you they’re from Chicago when they grew up in the suburbs.
But then again who’s going to know and spend time investigating.
North Dakota: “Same as South Dakota”
Nothing much to see here since it’s the same as South Dakota says a resident.
Delaware: “It’s fine”
You have to wonder what locals have to say since each state boasts of pretty decent land area.
But for Delaware? “It’s fine.”
Rhode Island: “The poor man’s Massachusetts”
The state is the poor man’s Massachusetts according to the entry on Reddit.
So if you’re on a budget then go for a visit.
Nebraska: “Corn and football. All we have, all we need”
There’s corn and football, and that’s all they need says the Redditor.
At least serve the corn with a steak or something.
Oregon: “We’re good at recycling!”
The state of Oregon is good at recycling, as claimed by a proud resident.
You can make money by helping recycle in the state you know.
Utah: “Mormons and snowboarding”
Mormons and snowboarding are the two aspects the state is known for.
And to be fair, that’s pretty easy to see.
Kansas: “It’s flat, and really windy”
This landlocked state in the midwest is very flat and really windy, according to the person who submitted a description.
At least there’s a lot of wind. And flat means easy driving. Does it?
Montana: “The rest of the country doesn’t know sh*t about us”
Where the rest of America “doesn’t know sh*t about us.”
Sounds like a very bitter description but then again they’re not always the center of attention.
Vermont: “The surrounding states come here to ski and gawk at scenery and buy maple syrup”
Join the many tourists who visit the state to “ski and gawk at the scenery and buy maple syrup.”
Might be the best pancakes you’ll have in a long time.
Iowa: “Iowa exists”
All people need to know is that the state of Iowa exists.
Not sure if that’s meant to make them mysterious or they’re just lazy to provide a description.
Colorado: “Too many Californians and Floridans are moving here”
Where people from California and Florida move to, perhaps because of the cooler climate.
Not a fact some locals like, but it is what it is.
New Mexico: “We’re poor and we consider ‘pain’ a flavor”
So locals apparently consider themselves poor and they see “pain” as a flavor.
Donations for the people of New Mexico, anyone?
Virginia: “The farther you go north, the richer they are”
Go as far as you can within the state if you want to look really rich.
And you know what? They’re right.
Connecticut: “It’s great being so close to Boston and NYC, but in reality we rarely leave home”
While a local says it’s great to be really close to Boston and NYC, the truth is they rarely leave home.
And when you see photos of the state, why would they?
Missouri: “Too far north to have mild winters, too far south to have mild summers”
“Too far north to have mild winters, too far south to have mild summers.”
You’re either cold, or hot, and there’s no in between.
West Virginia: “Don’t you say one d*mn negative thing about coal”
Should you find yourself over there, make sure you don’t say anything bad about coal.
Locals love their coal, they say.
Massachusetts: “We’ll take all your money and destroy your car with our sh*thole roads”
This is where they’ll take your money and destroy your cars with the quality of their roads.
A lot of angst there so bring heavy duty SUVs.
South Carolina: “Land of sweet tea, rednecks, and ‘Hey! We seceded from the Union first!”
This is the land of sweet tea, rednecks, and “Hey! We seceded from the Union first!”
And they are very proud of that fact.
Ohio: “A state where it is acceptable to wear pajamas in public all the time”
Now if you’re the lazy type, then this is the state where you can wear pajamas everyday.
Anywhere. All the time.
Georgia: “We have Waffle House and Asians”
It’s not just about the peaches in the state of Georgia you know.
They have waffle house and Asians. Diversity. Food!
New Hampshire: “Beautiful landscape in all 4 seasons. Full of f*cking a**holes”
You will see beautiful landscape in all of the 4 seasons, but the state is full of “f*cking a**holes.”
That sounds like a very angry local who doesn’t like his neighbors.
Wyoming: “Get the h*ll out while you still can!”
A local only had a few words of advice for those planning to visit and stay.
“Get the hell out while you still can!”
But how come? What’s wrong with the place?
South Dakota: “The record for fastest temperature change”
A resident claims that the state holds the record for the fastest temperature change.
Many others would probably agree to be honest.
Tennessee: “Go Vols and go look at that mountain”
“Go Vols and go look at that mountain.”
Support the football team and perhaps the locals will treat you like one of their own.
Arkansas: “Lots of chicken farms”
Well if you don’t mind the smell and prioritize your hungry tummy, then you’ll love the fact that they have LOTS of chickens.
Don’t forget to cluck in when you get there.
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