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The 50 states of the U.S.A can often get Europeans confused. Is there really that much difference between Mississippi and Alabama? Washington and Oregon? To outsiders not so much, but of course locals will definitely let you know! To get more clarification on how to distinguish between them, one Redditor asked Americans what are the things everyone should know about each state. It's hard to say if this person got what they were asking for, but the result is definitely amusing.

While some users offered tactful descriptions about unique nature of their states and shared important historical facts, others were a lot more candid. Americans dispelled absurd myths, showed what makes them proud and didn't hesitate to point fingers at their own flaws with hilarious examples. Proving once again that they know how to laugh at themselves. Scroll down to see for yourself!

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    #2

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    theHamburglersNugget Report

    Heidrance
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    say it again louder for the folks in the back!

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    #5

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    omnithought Report

    A S Koziol
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just moved here, this is super-accurate.

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    #6

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    guccigreene Report

    Jim Price
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texas:: Miles and miles and miles of just miles and miles and miles.

    Beth Arriaga
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Yes and yes. And they fence in those miles!

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    adoracat
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone once said "The sun is riz, the sun is set, and we ain't out of Texas yet" and it's the damn truth!

    Jerry Mathers
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    7 years ago

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    It's not nice to pick on the mentally challenged.

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    Julie Lynn
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I must say, I have many good friends from Texas and they are like no other people in the United States. I love the people. Not so much the state because of the tumble weeds and vastness; but, the people are characters!!!

    Bored Fox
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably most of the negative stereotypes about Americans come from this state. I have never been in the USA but if I ever have an opportunity to visit USA I will go somewhere else than Texas.

    Ryan-Michele Eagleton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Texas, and I get this sentiment. There are things about Texas and Texans that I don't like - but that's everywhere, man. No place is perfect. There are some really gorgeous areas in Texas, like Big Bend National Park. Austin (where I live) is a cool place to visit, lots of great food, art, and pretty areas like the Greenbelt. Don't judge us all by the stereotypes!

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    Out2Sea
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From Beaumont to El Paso on I-10 is 828 miles.

    ALIYAH ALLEN
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything is bigger in texas baby!

    Imperfekt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Texan. I've yet to hear anyone say Murican or Murica. I'm not republican, far from racist or any of the other stereotypical lumping labels that, unfortunately, some people seem to like to tag others with. I treat people on an individual basis. I'm liberal on some matters and conservative on others and middle road on many. And even if I don't agree with the philosophies of some others there are still opportunities to learn from them.

    Sharon Piott
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Desert to the west, woods to the east, ocean to the south, and miles of traffic-clogged highways down the middle.

    Carole Reid
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lived five years in West TX. I liked it.

    Randomcthulu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up in West Texas, and until the recent influx of oilfield trash, it was pretty live and let live out here as long as you pulled your weight, didn't hurt anyone, and stayed out of other people's business, now it's a total mess

    Brandy Cannon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    could have just put GUNS and it would be true

    Caroline Driver
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once heard that was enough land in Texas for every human on the planet to have 2 acres of land each. Of course, this was before we hit 7 billion, so it might be 1 1/2 acres by now.

    Antanas Simkus
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    should be: "We shoot our own road signs, image what we will do to you..."

    TrueRavenclaw
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Texas, and all of my friends' accents sound like this (including mine)😂

    TrueRavenclaw
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in fact, I'm wearing boots and a cowboy hat right now while grooming my horse and feeding the cows. I am dead serious.

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    Colin Leetham
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember the Alamo. We tried to surrender, then we lost... spectacularly.

    Ben Smith
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You might have missed the point of what happened there then

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    BoopityBooptiyBooper
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me to my friends anytime someone says Texas: *in exaggerated country accent* Texas?! Someone say Texas? Ain't nuttin' bigger than Texas. Heck, even Texas is bigger than Texas!

    Slytherin_blood
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BIGGER IS BETTER (I am not native I am from Iowa but have lived here for abt. 5 yrs.)

    Greggory Dunham
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of you, who have commented about Texas, have never been here. I'll give you a little history lesson. Texas has the largest German and Czechoslovakian culture anywhere. The Mexican Government gave the German Society (re: government) 3 million acres in Central Texas in 1836. What else happened in 1836? Texas won its independence from Mexico, but the Germans still came, and came. There was even a port set up for the incoming European immigrants in Indio, Texas. I dare anyone to try to find it, now. We have a huge German, Czeck and mixed cultures here. Oh, BTW...where was the first Republican Party of all black members formed? TEXAS! So call us racist, call us rednecks, and believe everything you see on TV, but come and see for yourself and see what Texas really is.

    Cygnus
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texas: one of the most red, racist parts of 'murica.

    Emily Hisel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    uhhhhhhhh. not exactly sure how to feel about this...

    Id row
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything's bigger in Texas, including ignorance.

    Robin Byrd
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Miles and miles of craptastic repugs

    Brandy Cannon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TEXAS: WE GOT BIGGER GUNS, EVERYTHING BIGGER HERE

    May Be
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    7 years ago

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    If they're so American then why do they keep threatening to secede?

    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people accuse others of not being "real" Americans (ie. don't have the "right" political positions). Perhaps some want to secede from the "un-American" folks in the US.

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    Leah Rayner
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    7 years ago

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    Yeah, if you mean racist, right wing grinches.

    Polleekin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why it's 'Murica! Generally that's only used to sound red neck.

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    #8

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    xueimel Report

    Quinn
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was on a college campus tour in Wisconsin once. A concerned parent asked "Do students often head off into town to drink?". The tour guide replied, "Oh, don't worry, there's a bar on campus!" By far the most Wisconsin misunderstanding I've ever been witness to.

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    #9

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    Brittney Stanford
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was really hoping for something much better for my home state. They could have went all out lol

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    #11

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    Jef Bateman
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We have one almost as good, but at eight times the price."

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    #12

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    Dian Ella Lillie
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 50-100 years time it'll be filled with the Atlantic Ocean...

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    #17

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    pashtun_far Report

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    #18

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    Wakeboarder223 Report

    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the name! Say it... M I SS I SS I PP I

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    #19

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    libertyseeker775 Report

    Dan H
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strictly regulated brothels operate legally in isolated rural areas, away from the majority of Nevada's population. Prostitution is illegal in the following counties: Clark (which contains Las Vegas), Washoe (which contains Reno), Douglas, and Lincoln.

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    #21

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    A S Koziol
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And one of the most beautiful states no-one has ever seen!

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    #22

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    Connie Marshall
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The real description: Philadelphia on the east, Pittsburgh on the wet, Alabama in the middle.

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    #23

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    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AND... FRIED CHICKEN. Its finger-lickin' good

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    #24

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    Timbooo
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can confirm this is true. My school had a silent auction with a basket full of Old Bay Seasoning.

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    #25

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    ThePanda
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knows that Springfield, NOT Chicago is the Capital?? :) ;)

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    #26

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    Rebekah
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd prefer: "So flat, we put fake curves in the highways. Literally."

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    #28

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    sinnermanz Report

    Stille20
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about Rhode Island... no we're not part of New York

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    #29

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    Emily Rose
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to live in Nebraska, and I loved it! Down to earth, kind people.

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    #31

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    Sue Clasen
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And incredible National and State Parks

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    #32

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    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toto, I dont think that we're in Kansas anymore.

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    #34

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    MountainsAndTrees Report

    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very much the only reasons I ever been to Vermont 😂

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    #35

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    Danny Boi
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also weed and skis and the best damn mountain views

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    #37

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    Carrie Ratkevich
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should say, "We are a part of the United States, you idiots"

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    #39

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    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in CT, and if I could describe it in one sentence... "We invented Lyme disease, and that is the most interesting thing that has happened here)

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    #40

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    Christine M Quigley
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really Misery- the state bird is the Mosquito.

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    #41

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    Jill
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ”Where family trees go i circles.” (Karma: I’m probably going to have to pay for this comment somehow.)

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    #42

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    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess that's why they they call us Massholes

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    #44

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    Melissa
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Ohio and have never seen people in pajamas in public. I would have put "Turn signal? What's that?"

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    #45

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    Caitlin Smith
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'We have waffle house' does not accurately describe the waffle house situation down there.

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    #46

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    Liar_tuck Report

    James Grandmaison
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm only an a*****e when it's warranted. Like when tourists visit and ask where top go to look at leaves. Right out your hotel window Sharon

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    #47

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    Martha Donaldson
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yellowstone super-volcano should worry more than just people in Wyoming - If it ever does erupt.

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    #48

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    mearz
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hold our beer" PA said this year.

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    #50

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    MST3Kimber Report

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