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A Canadian shares what he knows/his random thoughts about each of the 50 states without using Wikipedia : A thread.
One Tweet per state.
One Tweet per state.
Alabama:
It's hot. It surprisingly has a stretch of water along the Gulf Coast, which I learned a few years ago. Jim Crow laws were severe here. Also that Podcast "S-Town" was awesome & gave me a little glimpse into rural Alabama.
I'm supposed to go to Birmingham next May!
It's hot. It surprisingly has a stretch of water along the Gulf Coast, which I learned a few years ago. Jim Crow laws were severe here. Also that Podcast "S-Town" was awesome & gave me a little glimpse into rural Alabama.
I'm supposed to go to Birmingham next May!
Alaska:
Neighbours the Yukon, one of our territories! Pretty rough climate, obviously. The most northern accessible point is Deadhorse. I know this because I sometimes map out how long it would take to go from the northernmost tip of N. America down to the DariƩn Gap in Panama.
Neighbours the Yukon, one of our territories! Pretty rough climate, obviously. The most northern accessible point is Deadhorse. I know this because I sometimes map out how long it would take to go from the northernmost tip of N. America down to the DariƩn Gap in Panama.
Arizona:
A lot of Canadians retire here. Specifically Scottsdale. I don't know why. Maybe it's the heat minus humidity? Miserable hockey team. I want to visit the Grand Canyon one day!
A lot of Canadians retire here. Specifically Scottsdale. I don't know why. Maybe it's the heat minus humidity? Miserable hockey team. I want to visit the Grand Canyon one day!
Arkansas:
I did this one in my Delaware thread, but I was really obsessed with the West Memphis Three case. Also, one of my favourite Christian metal bands, Living Sacrifice is from Little Rock. Some friends have gone rock climbing here and its countryside looks gorgeous.
I did this one in my Delaware thread, but I was really obsessed with the West Memphis Three case. Also, one of my favourite Christian metal bands, Living Sacrifice is from Little Rock. Some friends have gone rock climbing here and its countryside looks gorgeous.
California:
I've been to LA & Orange County. I'm obsessed with swimming in the ocean, so I went boogie boarding on Huntington Beach and got a frozen banana. Also, my first wedding ring might still be in the sand there. LA seemed kinda trashy, if I'm being honest.
I've been to LA & Orange County. I'm obsessed with swimming in the ocean, so I went boogie boarding on Huntington Beach and got a frozen banana. Also, my first wedding ring might still be in the sand there. LA seemed kinda trashy, if I'm being honest.
Colorado:
Mountains! I freaking love mountains. Lloyd & Harry have a wonderful journey to Aspen in a certain favourite film. I think Colorado is pretty geographically diverse, and far more than just mountains, if I recall.
Home of some of my favourite Twitter friends.
Mountains! I freaking love mountains. Lloyd & Harry have a wonderful journey to Aspen in a certain favourite film. I think Colorado is pretty geographically diverse, and far more than just mountains, if I recall.
Home of some of my favourite Twitter friends.
Connecticut:
Bernie Sanders is the senator.
My friends and I let some random dude from Hartford sleep in our hotel room in Newark after we went to a concert in NYC. Probably not our wisest moment.
(I don't know a lot about Connecticut, evidently)
Bernie Sanders is the senator.
My friends and I let some random dude from Hartford sleep in our hotel room in Newark after we went to a concert in NYC. Probably not our wisest moment.
(I don't know a lot about Connecticut, evidently)
Delaware:
Thanks to my Twitter thread, I've learned a LOT about Delaware. The first state! No sales tax! Lots of chickens! Haven for seedy credit card and insurance companies looking to avoid taxes!
Thanks to my Twitter thread, I've learned a LOT about Delaware. The first state! No sales tax! Lots of chickens! Haven for seedy credit card and insurance companies looking to avoid taxes!
Florida:
Canada LOVES Florida. Costal Florida or Disney, at least. The best news item always contain the words "Florida Man". I've spent a good chunk of time here. I did a wedding on Anna Maria Island. They have lax wedding laws that allow any officiant from any nation to perform
Canada LOVES Florida. Costal Florida or Disney, at least. The best news item always contain the words "Florida Man". I've spent a good chunk of time here. I did a wedding on Anna Maria Island. They have lax wedding laws that allow any officiant from any nation to perform
Georgia:
Everything seems to be named after peaches. Also, I went to the Coca-Cola museum and tried EVERY soft drink from every region. There was this nasty Italian one called Beverly. There are so many megachurches.
Everything seems to be named after peaches. Also, I went to the Coca-Cola museum and tried EVERY soft drink from every region. There was this nasty Italian one called Beverly. There are so many megachurches.
Hawaii:
A place I dream of going to because of said obsession with oceans. Volcanoes, surfing, and tropical weather. Why Hawaii is a state, but Puerto Rico isn't makes no sense to me.
A place I dream of going to because of said obsession with oceans. Volcanoes, surfing, and tropical weather. Why Hawaii is a state, but Puerto Rico isn't makes no sense to me.
Idaho:
Potatoes.
I've always wanted to visit Idaho, but my wife went to Boise and said it was pretty "meh". I think I have this dream of a rustic cabin in the mountains. Less hip than other neighbouring states in the Rockies, which kinda makes me want to go more.
Potatoes.
I've always wanted to visit Idaho, but my wife went to Boise and said it was pretty "meh". I think I have this dream of a rustic cabin in the mountains. Less hip than other neighbouring states in the Rockies, which kinda makes me want to go more.
Illinois:
Beyond Chicago, which is a great city, I just feel like it's mostly corn. Went to a music festival in the middle of a cornfield.
I learned once the Peoria is like a "test city", where marketers will try new products there first for some reason.
Beyond Chicago, which is a great city, I just feel like it's mostly corn. Went to a music festival in the middle of a cornfield.
I learned once the Peoria is like a "test city", where marketers will try new products there first for some reason.
Indiana:
The setting of the greatest sitcom of all time, though I wish Pawnee was real. I've driven through the northern tip on the way to Illinois, so I haven't seen much of it. Home of the Indianapolis 500, from the most boring "sport" in history
The setting of the greatest sitcom of all time, though I wish Pawnee was real. I've driven through the northern tip on the way to Illinois, so I haven't seen much of it. Home of the Indianapolis 500, from the most boring "sport" in history
Iowa:
Ok, if Illinois has a lot of corn, I hear Iowa has way more.
I don't like Slipknot, but I think they're from here and named an album after it as a way of describing their gritty, working-class state or something.
Des Moines has got to be the weirdest name for a capital.
Ok, if Illinois has a lot of corn, I hear Iowa has way more.
I don't like Slipknot, but I think they're from here and named an album after it as a way of describing their gritty, working-class state or something.
Des Moines has got to be the weirdest name for a capital.
Kansas:
I like saucy ribs, so Kansas-style BBQ is my jam. Kansas City is inexplicably *not* in Kansas. But next to Kansas? And there *is* a smaller Kansas City next to big one?
Topkea is home to Westboro Baptist Church.
I like saucy ribs, so Kansas-style BBQ is my jam. Kansas City is inexplicably *not* in Kansas. But next to Kansas? And there *is* a smaller Kansas City next to big one?
Topkea is home to Westboro Baptist Church.
Kentucky:
Home of the bourbon trail and some of the best whiskeys known to humanity, and the Kentucky Derby. I have driven through much of KY because I went to seminary there, and I am obsessed with the countryside. Idyllic. Lexington is an underrated city.
Home of the bourbon trail and some of the best whiskeys known to humanity, and the Kentucky Derby. I have driven through much of KY because I went to seminary there, and I am obsessed with the countryside. Idyllic. Lexington is an underrated city.
Louisiana:
I want to go on a culinary tour of this state. I am in love with creole/cajun food. New Orleans seems like the kind of city that I'd love, except maybe during Mardi Gras, which does not seem appealing to me. Also, French speakers!
I want to go on a culinary tour of this state. I am in love with creole/cajun food. New Orleans seems like the kind of city that I'd love, except maybe during Mardi Gras, which does not seem appealing to me. Also, French speakers!
Maine:
Rugged coast, with supposedly the most delicious lobster in America. I've had lobster in New Brunswick that I'm sure was about the same. I stayed at a hotel in Bangor once when I was a kid. There's a non-hipster Portland, hear.
Rugged coast, with supposedly the most delicious lobster in America. I've had lobster in New Brunswick that I'm sure was about the same. I stayed at a hotel in Bangor once when I was a kid. There's a non-hipster Portland, hear.
Maryland:
I haven't been to Baltimore, but I've heard it's pretty rough. I'm willing to be wrong about that and will always give any city a chance. I've driven through parts of Maryland on the way to D.C. and nothing really stood out to me.
I haven't been to Baltimore, but I've heard it's pretty rough. I'm willing to be wrong about that and will always give any city a chance. I've driven through parts of Maryland on the way to D.C. and nothing really stood out to me.
Massachusetts:
Fun fact, I spelled this correctly the first time, and that's a feat in and of itself. Home of Boston and many prestigious schools. For some reason, when I think of Massachusetts, I think "Democrat".
Fun fact, I spelled this correctly the first time, and that's a feat in and of itself. Home of Boston and many prestigious schools. For some reason, when I think of Massachusetts, I think "Democrat".
Michigan:
Tim Allen says that we should go here to vacation. A neighbouring state to my province. Does Flint have clean drinking water yet? Is Detroit still selling houses for next to nothing?
Tim Allen says that we should go here to vacation. A neighbouring state to my province. Does Flint have clean drinking water yet? Is Detroit still selling houses for next to nothing?
Minnesota:
We all love to imitate the midwest accent. Outside of the twin cities, it's basically Canada, I hear. Lots of lakes, and colder than my province in the dead of winter.
We all love to imitate the midwest accent. Outside of the twin cities, it's basically Canada, I hear. Lots of lakes, and colder than my province in the dead of winter.
Mississippi:
One of the first states I learned to spell. The highest percentage of black people, and used to be majority black before the Great Migration. I feel like it's just always sticky and humid. I get sweaty thinking about this state.
One of the first states I learned to spell. The highest percentage of black people, and used to be majority black before the Great Migration. I feel like it's just always sticky and humid. I get sweaty thinking about this state.
Missouri:
Branson isnāt a big town, but my impression from The Simpsons is that itās a tourist trap with cheesy shows for retirees. The Ozarks look nice! I feel like people debate the pronunciation. Miz-urri vs Miz-ur-uh
Branson isnāt a big town, but my impression from The Simpsons is that itās a tourist trap with cheesy shows for retirees. The Ozarks look nice! I feel like people debate the pronunciation. Miz-urri vs Miz-ur-uh
Montana:
Home of Big Sky, which Iāve never been to, but looks like one of the most beautiful places on Godās green earth. Terrain looks very similar to Alberta.
Home of Big Sky, which Iāve never been to, but looks like one of the most beautiful places on Godās green earth. Terrain looks very similar to Alberta.
Nebraska:
The setting of my favourite Bruce Springsteen album to listen to around a campfire. Also, one of the indie greats, Saddle Creek records is based out Omaha. The capital is Lincoln, though, and named after Abraham Lincoln.
The setting of my favourite Bruce Springsteen album to listen to around a campfire. Also, one of the indie greats, Saddle Creek records is based out Omaha. The capital is Lincoln, though, and named after Abraham Lincoln.
Nevada:
Desert. Las Vegas and Reno are obviously focal points. I hear Reno is sort of a Vegas wannabe? Really loose laws on gambling and prostitution.
Desert. Las Vegas and Reno are obviously focal points. I hear Reno is sort of a Vegas wannabe? Really loose laws on gambling and prostitution.
New Hampshire:
I drove through NH once. It was pretty. Rolling hills. I have friends who drive here for the skiing. This is where Walter White escapes to in the last season of Breaking Bad. In other words, I donāt know a ton about NH.
I drove through NH once. It was pretty. Rolling hills. I have friends who drive here for the skiing. This is where Walter White escapes to in the last season of Breaking Bad. In other words, I donāt know a ton about NH.
New Jersey:
When I think of New Jersey, I think of Newark, which isnāt maybe the best impression. I canāt tell if Atlantic City is considered a cool destination or trashy. People in NYC seem to make fun of NJ a lot, at least on television.
When I think of New Jersey, I think of Newark, which isnāt maybe the best impression. I canāt tell if Atlantic City is considered a cool destination or trashy. People in NYC seem to make fun of NJ a lot, at least on television.
New Mexico:
I know thereās a lot of desert here, but also a lot of it is in the middle of the Rockies, so there must be some snow there somewhere! Bugs Bunny should have taken a left at Albuquerque.
I know thereās a lot of desert here, but also a lot of it is in the middle of the Rockies, so there must be some snow there somewhere! Bugs Bunny should have taken a left at Albuquerque.
New York:
Itās too obvious to talk about NYC, which Iāve been to twice and love. But itās a huge state. The American falls at Niagara Falls are underwhelming. Thereās a really big mall in Syracuse. Itās a beautiful state to drive through, especially in the fall with the leaves.
Itās too obvious to talk about NYC, which Iāve been to twice and love. But itās a huge state. The American falls at Niagara Falls are underwhelming. Thereās a really big mall in Syracuse. Itās a beautiful state to drive through, especially in the fall with the leaves.
North Carolina:
When I think of the Carolinas, I think āsouthernā but, in fact, North Carolina is not *that* south. Their license plates say āFirst in Flightā, but Ohio tries to also make claims about this, since the Wright brothers were from Ohio. The Tar Heels are famous.
When I think of the Carolinas, I think āsouthernā but, in fact, North Carolina is not *that* south. Their license plates say āFirst in Flightā, but Ohio tries to also make claims about this, since the Wright brothers were from Ohio. The Tar Heels are famous.
North Dakota:
Itās vast, sparsely populated, and full of natural resources. The Simpsons taught me that the capital is Bismarck, which I would have never heard of otherwise. I donāt think Iād know much about ND without Fargo (the movie and TV show).
Itās vast, sparsely populated, and full of natural resources. The Simpsons taught me that the capital is Bismarck, which I would have never heard of otherwise. I donāt think Iād know much about ND without Fargo (the movie and TV show).
Ohio:
Birthplace of the aforementioned Wright brothers, so they somehow claim to be the ābirthplace of aviationā, which is kind of deceitful. A lot of cool, underrated cities. I like Cleveland, Columbus, AND Cincinnati a lot. My wife has family outside of Cincinnati.
Birthplace of the aforementioned Wright brothers, so they somehow claim to be the ābirthplace of aviationā, which is kind of deceitful. A lot of cool, underrated cities. I like Cleveland, Columbus, AND Cincinnati a lot. My wife has family outside of Cincinnati.
Oklahoma:
I donāt know a lot of positive things about this state, to be honest. The first things I think of are the Tulsa massacre and the Oklahoma City bombing. As I understand it, one of the most geographically diverse states. Someone tell me something awesome about OK!
I donāt know a lot of positive things about this state, to be honest. The first things I think of are the Tulsa massacre and the Oklahoma City bombing. As I understand it, one of the most geographically diverse states. Someone tell me something awesome about OK!
Oregon:
More than just hipsters! Though Iād love to visit Portland for the coffee and cuisine, it looks like one of the most beautiful and diverse states. No sales tax! I used to watch a ton of snowboarding videos and Mt. Hood always seemed to show up.
More than just hipsters! Though Iād love to visit Portland for the coffee and cuisine, it looks like one of the most beautiful and diverse states. No sales tax! I used to watch a ton of snowboarding videos and Mt. Hood always seemed to show up.
Pennsylvania:
Itās a confusing state to me. With Philly in the southeast, to Erie in the north. And then areas like Lancaster in Amish country. Christians love to drive to the Christian theatres in Lancaster.
Itās a confusing state to me. With Philly in the southeast, to Erie in the north. And then areas like Lancaster in Amish country. Christians love to drive to the Christian theatres in Lancaster.
Rhode Island:
In my thread yesterday, I learned it actually has the longest name of any state. Smallest state, longest name. Iād probably visit for the quaint seaside restaurants.
In my thread yesterday, I learned it actually has the longest name of any state. Smallest state, longest name. Iād probably visit for the quaint seaside restaurants.
South Carolina:
Another place Canadians love driving to, specifically for Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head. I get sweaty thinking about this state, as well. One of my favourite hardcore bands, Stretch Arm Strong, is from here.
Another place Canadians love driving to, specifically for Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head. I get sweaty thinking about this state, as well. One of my favourite hardcore bands, Stretch Arm Strong, is from here.
South Dakota:
Home of that gaudy monument that probably should have never been made. I know that Sioux Falls is the largest city, and isnāt really very big. My city of 135,000 is considered somewhat small in my province.
Home of that gaudy monument that probably should have never been made. I know that Sioux Falls is the largest city, and isnāt really very big. My city of 135,000 is considered somewhat small in my province.
Tennessee:
Country and CCM in Nashville, blues in Memphis. Home of Elvis and a ton of famous musicians. Beautiful countryside and great BBQ and southern food.
Country and CCM in Nashville, blues in Memphis. Home of Elvis and a ton of famous musicians. Beautiful countryside and great BBQ and southern food.
Texas:
Not to be messed with, apparently. Huge. I hear that the food portions are reflective of the size of the state. Austin is a cool, hipster city apparently. Apparently they see themselves as different enough from America that they have made attempts at secession?
Not to be messed with, apparently. Huge. I hear that the food portions are reflective of the size of the state. Austin is a cool, hipster city apparently. Apparently they see themselves as different enough from America that they have made attempts at secession?
Utah:
Mormons. Mitt Romney. Thatās about all Iāve got. Salt Lake City seems like a cool and beautiful place. Has a very large salt lake, evidently.
Mormons. Mitt Romney. Thatās about all Iāve got. Salt Lake City seems like a cool and beautiful place. Has a very large salt lake, evidently.
Vermont:
A really popular ski destination for people in my area, since itās close by. The only state in New England that does not border the Atlantic. Shares a border with QuĆ©bec, and quite close to MontrĆ©al with Lake Champlain at least partially in Canada.
A really popular ski destination for people in my area, since itās close by. The only state in New England that does not border the Atlantic. Shares a border with QuĆ©bec, and quite close to MontrĆ©al with Lake Champlain at least partially in Canada.
Virginia:
Home of the Central Intelligence Agency, and home to a lot of folks who work in D.C. Also, home to the Chesapeake Bay, which is also a kind of retriever Iād like to own one day.
Home of the Central Intelligence Agency, and home to a lot of folks who work in D.C. Also, home to the Chesapeake Bay, which is also a kind of retriever Iād like to own one day.
Washington:
I love the Pacific Northwest. I spent only a day in Seattle, but loved it. Home of Jimi Hendrix. Iām a big fan of any state that has both mountains AND ocean. I know itās probably not often warm enough to swim in, but whatever.
I love the Pacific Northwest. I spent only a day in Seattle, but loved it. Home of Jimi Hendrix. Iām a big fan of any state that has both mountains AND ocean. I know itās probably not often warm enough to swim in, but whatever.
West Virginia:
I know itās a fairly impoverished Appalachian mountain state. Countryside and mountain are āalmost heavenā, according to John Denver.
I know itās a fairly impoverished Appalachian mountain state. Countryside and mountain are āalmost heavenā, according to John Denver.
Wisconsin:
Famous forā¦ cheese? And very passionate football fans. And the guy from that Netflix show who is guilty. Or not guilty. Wisconsin is often colder than where Iām from in Canada. I know this because sometimes I see the Packers playing in Nov/Dec and I compare temps
Famous forā¦ cheese? And very passionate football fans. And the guy from that Netflix show who is guilty. Or not guilty. Wisconsin is often colder than where Iām from in Canada. I know this because sometimes I see the Packers playing in Nov/Dec and I compare temps
Wyoming:
Itās in the shape of a perfect quadrilateral! Itās the least populated state, but itās got beautiful national parks. I donāt know a lot beyond that.
Itās in the shape of a perfect quadrilateral! Itās the least populated state, but itās got beautiful national parks. I donāt know a lot beyond that.
Ok this took longer than I thought it would. It makes me want to travel to more States. So America, please take care of yourselves, so that I can visit you soon.
