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We are all too familiar with the Google autocomplete feature that is based on frequent searches of your keywords. Well, someone found a way to zero in on United Kingdom searches of US states and some painful autocompletes came up. They used “Why is [state] so” and recorded the top autocomplete. They aren’t always true, but that’s up to us to decide.
Some notable results are as follows:
Missouri: Racist
After Ferguson and all the racial controversy surrounding Mizzou, this isn’t surprising. Fair or not, and I lean towards not, the bulk of news surrounding Missouri has generally focused on racial issues. On the bright side, you got a pass on Todd Akin.
The Deep South (Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi): Poor and stupid
This has long been a stereotype of the Deep South since before Jim Crow. As someone who grew up in Atlanta and has traveled across the South, I can see how the rural, poor, uneducated stereotype came to be, and unfortunately it’s still true in many parts of the region. However, it’s also a great place to live and its low cost of living and business friendly environment has drawn a population shift of educated professionals and entrepreneurs to the South, especially Atlanta. That means more jobs. So we’re getting less poor and stupid.
Florida: Bad
True. Gators wear jean shorts. Also, see the “Florida Man” Twitter account. There are some rad places in Florida, but in many ways it’s like America’s own prison colony.
Arizona/Alaska: Hot/Cold
No shit.
Iowa, New Hampshire, Ohio: Important
Obviously swing states are labeled as important in the news as they are talked about over and over during the presidential elections. Outside of elections, with the exception of some remaining industry in Ohio, these states really aren’t that important.
Wisconsin: Drunk
Laughed again. Germans, Irish, and beer. And what else is there to do up there?
New Jersey: Hated
Jersey Shore, Chris Christie, the movie Garden State. Enough said.
Illinois: Broke
The historical shit show of corrupt Chicago politicians have brought to the world’s attention what a ridiculous amount of debt a local government can rack up.
California: Rich
California has the largest GDP of any state in the union. That said, it’s also ridiculously deep in debt and companies and rich people are pouring out of the state to dodge the tax increase implemented to fix their debt problem. Even high profile liberals like Bill Maher have threatened to leave the state over the tax rate. A lot of rich, famous people still live there, especially in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, certain parts of Los Angeles, and Orange County. I love me some coastal L.A., but I’m not sure how rich I could become with that cost of living unless I start the next Instagram or become the next George Clooney.
I wouldn’t get too excited about these stereotypes even if they hit too close to home, because this is the British. We beat them in two wars and bailed them out of another two. Their opinion on our country only deserves to be taken with a grain of salt. But maybe we need to start looking at, well, how we portray ourselves to the world..
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How is Tennessee dry? We make Jack Daniel’s. Dumbass Brits.
Isn’t the distillery in a dry county or am I thinking of another whiskey
No, you’re right. It’s supposedly the wettest dry county in the world. You can only buy commemorative bottles at the distillery.
Florida is Americas Australia, and that’s why I love it.
I don’t know, man. Missouri is pretty racist.
Man I love fun maps
Name checks out.
The Deep South one really isn’t fair. How dare those limeys forget fat.
The Virginian in me loves that VA is labelled “rich” and Maryland is labelled “ghetto.”
I took an uber today from Nats park back to Reston. My uber driver said he lives in Southern Maryland. He kept saying how much more expensive Virginia is that Maryland. It made me feel great as well
Why didn’t you take the metro??
Because he’s rich, DUH!
I live next to the airport. The metro will be open by me in “2018”. Don’t worry, my apartment already charges a premium now for it.
I am from Southern Maryland and currently live in Alexandria for work. Your driver was spot on.
Another person who lives in Alexandria! Hi!
Michigan “Split in two” is even more accurate than the Brits imagined due to Michigan vs. MSU rivalry. However, calling Ohio “important” outside of an election is just blasphemous.
Are we important in college football?
I respect your opinion but you’re wrong.
Northern Ireland – the ultimate WASPs
England – bunch of sticks in the mud still stuck in the glory days of the 18th century
Scotland – animal people
Wales – enjoys sexual relations with livestock
The Illinois one is spot on. The last four IL governor’s were indicted and sentenced on federal charges stemming from corruption. Somehow, we make it up with Sports, Abe Lincoln and Deep Dish Pizza. Come visit us!
Wait, we make it up with sports?
To be fair, the Blackhawks are phenomenal, even with all of the recent trades we’ve had; and the Cubs look promising as hell, which makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I don’t care for the Sox but to say they’re bad would be a mistake. The Bears are.. well the Bears and let us down in typical fashion, but I love ’em anyways. As for the Bulls.. I’m not sure how I feel about them yet.
Well, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, Sox and Bears. I don’t like two of the five teams because I just don’t and also people wear Chicago sports gear outside of the city. Seriously bandwagoners are on the Blackhawks and Cubs D right now. And pretty much every kid from the 90’s has some Bulls fixation.
Iowa is only important if you like to eat. Other than that, yeah fuck those guys.