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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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Jim Price
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

adoracat
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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!

Julie Lynn
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Imperfekt
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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.

Randomcthulu
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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

Caroline Driver
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

BoopityBooptiyBooper
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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.

May Be
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6 years ago

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

Blue Cicada
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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6 years ago

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Yeah, if you mean racist, right wing grinches.

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Quinn
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Brittney Stanford
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Dan H
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Connie Marshall
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Timbooo
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Moo Jar
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Jill
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Melissa
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Caitlin Smith
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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James Grandmaison
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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Martha Donaldson
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6 years ago DotsCreated 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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