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Just how do Californians perceive their fellow Americans?

by Anna Brones (RSS feed) on Jul 2nd 2008 at 8:00PM

Discussing how Americans are viewed abroad is a popular travel topic. But what about how Americans are viewed by their fellow compatriots? This map gives us the Californian view regarding the rest of the US. Reminds me of the Absolut Vodka map controversy...

Living in the Northwest, I am going to have to agree with the "coffee" statement. But some might find the map offensive because of the clear stereotypes; then again generalizing does provide for a fair amount of humor.

Know of any other humorous maps like the one above?

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Brenda Jul 3rd 2008 1:17AM

I think it's funny too. I've been a Californian for half my life, but the first half was spent in the land of religious nutballs! I even have religious nutballs in my family...but it's all in good fun because they tell me that I live in the land of fruits and nuts. :)) I guess it all evens out somehow.

neutralaegis Jul 3rd 2008 6:33AM

This is one I recently found from a French perspective I found it especially interesting given all the American stereotypes about the French!

http://img294.rockyou.com/imagehost/7/7589/7589190/7589190_d97af2471200222173_m.jpg

BrianM Jul 3rd 2008 9:42AM

Dang, Wyoming is more Canada than Vegas!

Brenda Jul 3rd 2008 9:57AM

Yeah Brian, if I were drawing that map, I'd do a few minor revisions. I wouldn't include Colorado or Wyoming in with the Vegas territory, but would definitely leave Arizona and New Mexico there. I found the color shading interesting because it almost follows the states political leanings as well.

And yes, we're awesome here in California...:))

J. Jul 3rd 2008 10:44AM

I'm not sure the proportions are correct, but the concept is sound. My cousin has lived in CA his whole life, and seems to be hopelessly obsessed with his home state. He speaks with a certain amount of anger against every other state, as if somehow it's normal for an adult to be obsessed with his state.

chryste Jul 9th 2008 6:01PM

I have a pretty funny map for you. :) I found this after I googled the name of the map on your page. It is funny too. :)

http://www.demonbaby.com/pics/americanworld.gif

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