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Why your state sucks: the depressing but true map of America
The folks over at Pleated Jeans have come up with a funny yet painful new map of America. It doesn't show our cities or rivers or mountains, it shows our flaws. As you can see, each state is singled out for what they're worst at. Maps reveal a lot about the territory they cover, and this one shows more than some people may want to see.
I've lived in three different states and I have to say that I wasn't too surprised by the results. New York has the longest daily commute? My job there certainly had the longest commute I've ever had to do. Arizona has the highest rate of alcoholism? There was a bar near my house that served $1 pitchers of beer. Missouri being ranked highest in bankruptcy didn't come as much of a shock either, although I would have guessed somewhere in the Deep South.
I also wasn't surprised at Utah having the highest rate of online porn subscriptions. Harvard economics professor Benjamin Edelman, whose study came to this conclusion, noted, "Subscriptions are slightly more prevalent in states that have enacted conservative legislation on sexuality." Ah, the good old religious double standard!
In Washington state, they don't need online porn because they're humping animals at a higher rate than anyone. The source for this has a very small sample size, so maybe Alaskans are better at keeping their huskies quiet and Texans take their steers far out on the range.
Do you agree with the assessment of your own state? Tell us what you think in the comments section!
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, North America, United States
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Mary E. Mann Jan 28th 2011 1:22AM
I don't know where they get their stats, but everywhere I looked, Missouri was not #1 in bankruptcies. They weren't even in the top 10. And Minnesota for tornadoes? Who are they trying to kid? That honor belongs to Texas and Oklahoma? Why do this if you aren't going to do the work to get it right?
ajschrod Jan 28th 2011 1:22AM
"Bestiality" in Washington State? Please explain!
OwnUp Feb 6th 2011 12:16PM
What's there to explain?
Dan Mar 9th 2011 1:45PM
It's always about ewe !!!
herr Bruno Aug 27th 2012 11:41AM
the video of the man being fornicated to death by a horse (death by horsec#$k) was made in Washington.
Sean McLachlan Jan 28th 2011 1:25AM
For those with questions about the sources for the info, I gave a link in the article.
Munky Jan 28th 2011 12:02PM
I live in Utah. I have been here for about three years. I heard on the news about a year ago that we purchased more adult toys than any other state. I believe it. There is a large LDS community here. Mormons believe that it is a sin to look at pornography. If you make something taboo, that is exactly when people start wanting it.
JT Jan 31st 2011 8:03AM
Umm, Christianity also teaches that porn is a sin; so I wouldn't think there is a correlation to Mormons.
Randy Geralds Jan 29th 2011 3:24AM
Iowa is not the oldest state.
David Scott Feb 1st 2011 4:38AM
The oldest as in the ages of the populaton.
come_on Jan 29th 2011 10:47AM
Sent this on to a Geography teacher... this could be a creative way to stimulate discussion and learning about state demographics.
Anita Jan 31st 2011 12:46PM
Well I live in Florida and have had my credit card compromised twice. Its a pain to have to cut up your card and get a new one.
Susan Feb 1st 2011 4:38AM
NJ has the highest property taxes in the country. We also have the highest high school graduation rates on a positive note.
Martie Feb 1st 2011 4:38AM
So Iowa has the oldest population. How is that a shame, or depressing? Why does that suck? Why does that make Iowa "the worst"? What is shameful is how we view our aging population. Instead of respecting their experience and wisdom, we consider them second class citizens. That sucks.
CJ Feb 1st 2011 4:38AM
I live in Massachusetts & the map is right-on when it lists us as the worst drivers! Try traveling down the highway en-route to Boston where everybody is driving 80 MPH with 4 inches between cars... Whew. My daily commute is down-right invigerating.
Bobbi Federer Feb 1st 2011 4:39AM
Wyoming does NOT suck!!! Unfortunately, with the number of rural roads and the number of miles between cities and towns, auto crashes become fatal due to the lack of use of seat beats (as reflected by statistics) and the time it takes for emergency aide to respond. Then we may also have the weather to contend with. But our winters have been considerably milder than they were when I was a kid.
Wayne Feb 1st 2011 4:39AM
Have to agree on SC, In Sumter there is a stretch of road going thru town and there are several Lots selling mobile homes for miles and miles...
Penny Feb 4th 2011 3:37AM
ND has the ugliest residents? I beg to differ unless you have something against massive amounts of tall, slender nordic blonde hair blue eyed people. I know I used to live. The women are gorgeous. I'd label the state elderly since so many young people are leaving it but never ugliest. That should go to MA. I've never seen so many women wakling around with major facial hair, short, fat stubby legs and pasty complexions. ND women have this fresh glow, and not to mention lovely personalities to go with their great looks. Angie Dickinson and Peggy Lee were both from ND and they were too bad were they.
Remy Feb 27th 2011 3:45PM
Are you sure you're not from a state that prizes the Aryan race? Just because a woman is "tall, slender, blonde, blue-eyed and Nordic" doesn't make them beautiful you moron. And just because someone has stubby legs and facial hair and a pasty complexion doesn't make them ugly. Maybe you should have learned more during your stay in ND, like gaining one of those "lovely personalities" you speak of. Because with your judgments you definitely don't have one now.
Penny Feb 27th 2011 6:27PM
Remy, why the Arayan comment? Just because one sees beauty in blonde-haired blue eyed people isn't a racial thing. and Sorry short fat stubby legs comapared to long slender legs and lovely personality is a win-win situation. I've never met so many rude MA women so just a guess for your calling me an arayan person and a moron leads me to beleive that you perhaps are one of the short ones? No need to get mean like you did, you see I do have a bit more of a personality in that I didn't attack and insult you