“Why Is [State] So…”

This map, titled Why is [state] so…, presents people’s opinions of different states by showcasing the autocomplete results Google has gotten with each state. I find this map interesting because of how stereotypical some results are such as New Jersey being bad or Louisiana being racist.

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  1. I love the concept because you have an idea of what a state is and then go check this map to see if you’re actually right and that’s what other people think.

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  2. This map is too funny and for some states quite accurate! I was looking for a map like this but but as you stated some of them were too stereotypical and judgmental. Florida and NY are accurate hot & expensive!

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  3. LOL I refused to believe BAD was the first option for NJ and when I googled it, it says expensive, which I definitely believe more!

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  4. I love this one. It’s cracking me up. Having been to a majority of states in the continental United States, this really hits the nail on the head.

    I particularly enjoyed “Why is Utah so Mormon?,” and “Why is Nebraska so boring?”

    For the record, Nebraska is dreadful.

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  5. This map made me laugh. I would agree that New Jersey has a bad reputation. Most of my friends complain about the way NJ smells. I am surprised that we didn’t get “stinky” or “smelly.” I also think the show “Jersey Shore” makes us seem worst the we are.

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