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U.S. States by Unofficial Motto

JetPunk has teamed up with the governors of 20 different states to replace "old and boring" state mottos with new and better ones. Can you guess these states based on their new, unofficial slogan?
Answer must correspond to the yellow box
We slipped one real state motto in just for fun
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Last updated: March 22, 2022
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First submittedMarch 22, 2022
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It's not your Kansas
Arkansas
Long Island, longer commute
New York
The state where people say
"wicked" a lot
Massachusetts
Continental but not contiguous
Alaska
The double letter state
Mississippi
Brought to you by Coca-Cola™
Georgia
America's #1 exporter of high
housing prices
California
Prostitution is legal here
Nevada
One day all these condos will
all be under water
Florida
Technically closest to the
Statue of Liberty
New Jersey
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Answer
Not the Mount Rushmore state,
the other one
North Dakota
The corporate tax avoidance state
Delaware
We proudly compare ourselves to granite
New Hampshire
No river fires since 1969!
Ohio
No one actually speaks French here
Louisiana
If you seek a pleasant peninsula,
look about you
Michigan
We have exactly two escalators
Wyoming
The state they forced Native Americans
to move to
Oklahoma
Don't tell anyone, but our potatoes are
just like the ones in other states
Idaho
Where Superman grew up
Kansas
Speed4TheNeed
+2
Level 87
Mar 29, 2022
Nice quiz! What's the New Hampshire one about?
tbolt
+1
Level 76
Mar 29, 2022
There are many granite quarries in New Hampshire
stevediverse
+15
Level 90
Mar 29, 2022
It's nickname is The Granite State
Munchkin511
+1
Level 67
Apr 23, 2024
As a New Englander I can say this one may be a little under the radar but is super true. They really are proud that their state is full of granite quarries, which says a lot about them (in the best way possible).
afmarsha
+1
Level 55
Apr 23, 2024
The "compare ourselves" wording made it a little tricky. I thought they were referring to Mount Rushmore or somewhere with stone statues, not somewhere that produces stone since. I'm not sure how having quarries means that the people themselves have stone-like qualities
PapaFurchetta
+42
Level 91
Mar 29, 2022
I've had an idea for a state slogan for years:

"Missouri loves company!"

Findlay
+2
Level 82
Mar 29, 2022
That's a good one.
JWatson24
+17
Level 71
Mar 29, 2022
Some of these definitely made me crack a smile :) Since it's not on here, I'll give a shoutout to the unofficial motto of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia in the east, Pittsburgh in the west, and Alabama in the middle. This isn't just something I made up, it's real thing that people say.
zack22
+4
Level 67
Apr 1, 2022
I have heard of Pennsyltucky but not this.
MasterKenobi
+2
Level 60
Jun 3, 2022
I've heard people say the same thing except they say West Virginia instead of Alabama. This makes more sense, since West Virginia is mountainous like central PA, and also very white compared to Alabama, just like WV is.
SmartAssGary
+16
Level 67
Mar 29, 2022
Can you accept Tennessee for double letter state as well? It has the same number of double letters... and more unique ones!
Quizmaster
+6
Level ∞
Mar 29, 2022
Tennessee will work now
orange3472
+2
Level 54
Apr 23, 2024
As a Tennessean, I'm not sure how I feel about this...
rg1227
+1
Level 68
Mar 29, 2022
Was definitely stuck on that double letter one. "Hawaii? No, hm Illinois then. Nada. How bout Massachusetts, they have two pairs, ah nope" etc. etc.

And I know that Mississippi and Tennessee have more doubles and are known for being hard to spell and stuff, but I still think the question needs to be reworded or specified

prs17
+6
Level 75
Mar 29, 2022
Which is the real one?
jm
+20
Level 84
Mar 30, 2022
Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam, Circumspice - it is on their state flag.
Arp2600
+11
Level 86
Mar 30, 2022
Michigan's is true, yes.
fromaj
+25
Level 70
Mar 30, 2022
Come smell our dairy air. - WI
Freestatebear
+1
Level 85
Apr 24, 2024
Wisconsin's really should be the drunkest state!
buck1017
+3
Level 77
Apr 1, 2022
Wait...is the escalator thing real? I've got to check this out.
Ferbin
+2
Level 76
May 19, 2022
It is.
GrammarBeane1
+4
Level 82
Apr 1, 2022
I feel like Maryland's would be something about Old Bay. We are a tad obsessed and eat it with pretty much everything (do try it on popcorn, it's delicious!)
Hulk
+4
Level 38
May 18, 2022
It could also be either "Feeling crabby" or "We objectively have the best state flag."
tden
+1
Level 63
Apr 7, 2022
it's OVER for north dakotans
shortyoh
+6
Level 81
Apr 26, 2022
The Cuyahoga River was on fire again in 2020, thanks to an oil spill from a truck...
RuthlessCosmo
+13
Level 72
May 18, 2022
When Indiana ran a contest for a new license plate slogan a few years ago, someone submitted "Indiana--Bring Something To Do."
woshiwaiguoren
+5
Level 70
May 18, 2022
This one was kinda lame.

Also, Delaware is NOT about tax avoidance. The companies still have to pay taxes on their business activities in other states. Delaware is the choice venue for corporations because they have a very experienced and predictable court system and clear laws. Unlike some states that make laws haphazardly, Delaware pays very close attention to corporate developments to accommodate trends and head off challengers. They also have some of the most efficient corporate services (formations, mergers, Good Standing certification, etc.) of any state in the union. It is for those reasons, which do add clear value to America's business landscape, and not to save on taxes, that businesses are based in Delaware.

martay
+18
Level 70
May 18, 2022
That was probably the most passionate thing I've ever read about Delaware, but I think you're trying to put lipstick on a pig. The state is a known tax shelter that bends over backwards to be overly corporate friendly which I personally don't find all that commendable.
PantsLobbyist
+5
Level 95
Sep 26, 2022
"Hi... we're in... Delaware..." - Wayne Campbell

Second most passionate.

Ferbin
+3
Level 76
May 19, 2022
Didn't think corporate tax dodgers were into quizzes, interesting.
MalyJacus
+2
Level 55
May 19, 2022
I am with the OP, but not 100%. It is certainly not a tax-dodge state in a strict sense of the word, if anything other states like Montana or Wyoming have easier corp tax provisions, but it is about the judgicial system and how it is skewed toward corporations.
Quizmaster
+2
Level ∞
Feb 24, 2024
@woshiwaiguoren is right about Delaware.

We're not going to change the quiz because it's comedy, but basing your company in Delaware doesn't help you avoid taxes and in fact exposes you to additional taxes and fees.

stalintime
+1
Level 76
May 18, 2022
Too much time, in my opinion. Was looking for one more (Delaware) and had 1:40 left. I feel like many people on this site could type in almost every single state in that amount of time
Shamooski19
+4
Level 65
May 18, 2022
I'm from Maine where they also say "Wicked". Pretty much any New England state will say that, so it isn't really just Massachusetts.
MoogleCloud
+1
Level 60
Oct 13, 2023
I tried New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, then Massachusetts because of that.
orange3472
+1
Level 54
Apr 23, 2024
Pretty sure it's limited to Boston
Freestatebear
+1
Level 85
Apr 24, 2024
Agreed. I know Mainers say wicked a LOT, but think it's also common throughout much of New England.
Koopa
+2
Level 77
May 18, 2022
"Mispronouncing or misspelling our name since 1788--take your pick" (CT)
Kirboi
+1
Level 61
May 18, 2022
Lol. Also did QM actually team up with the governors?
Ferbin
+1
Level 76
May 19, 2022
But that would also apply for Massachusetts and Mississippi. At least the misspelling part.
JudgeRudy
+1
Level 66
May 18, 2022
I thought the two escalators one was some sort of play on words, not literal. Need to think more inside the box sometimes.
jbro
+1
Level 68
May 18, 2022
New York: Its not Coffee- ITS CAWFEE!
PumpkintheNerd
+1
Level 40
May 19, 2022
Surprised that Kansas was so low.
MalyJacus
+3
Level 55
May 19, 2022
Lame quiz, perpetuating stereotypes.

For instance it's not OUR kansas, but arkansas. I know plenty of very smart people in Arkansas that would take offense to that. And no I am not being overly sensitive or taking things too literally.

jmellor13
+18
Level 67
May 19, 2022
...yes you are.
Greatgull
+2
Level 46
Feb 18, 2024
? I'm confused. What is offensive about it? All of the questions or descriptions are poking fun at a state.
Freestatebear
+1
Level 85
Apr 24, 2024
Disagree - yes, you are.

Like the annual April Fools quizzes, this is a humor based entry.

MasterKenobi
+2
Level 60
Jun 3, 2022
"The state where people say 'wicked' a lot" could be any state in New England.
Greatgull
+1
Level 46
Feb 18, 2024
Oh come on we ALL know where "wicked "comes from. May they rest in peace.
brandybuck96
+1
Level 83
Feb 28, 2023
I guess a few hundred thousand counts as 'no French speakers' huh
Greatgull
+1
Level 46
Feb 18, 2024
I think that the french spoken in Louisiana is a Cajun french which differs from the traditional french. At least I hear a difference. I think it might be a dialect. If I am wrong and you come from Louisiana, please correct me. I'd like to know if Louisianans speak french. I am fluent in Spanish and understand some french but not fluent.
brandybuck96
+1
Level 83
Apr 26, 2024
Without clarification, Louisiana French counts as French, as do all dialects. Canadian French is also a dialect, but you wouldn't say there were no French speakers in Canada.
Greatgull
+1
Level 46
Feb 18, 2024
I don't get the " two escalators" thing. Is that literal? Does Wyoming literally only have 2 escalators? If so that is hilarious and good that commercialism has not overtaken them. I was laughing at some of the descriptions. Funny quiz.
Quizmaster
+3
Level ∞
Feb 24, 2024
Yes, it is true.
Freestatebear
+1
Level 85
Apr 24, 2024
I think the stat used to be ONE, now too many years ago.
McKenzieFam
+2
Level 63
Apr 23, 2024
Brought to you by Coca Cola? As a non-American this makes no sense. Why?

Edit : maybe it's cause CocaCola was invented in Georgia and there's a giant Coca Cola World there. Who knows?

Geopro
+1
Level 60
Apr 23, 2024
Could be
Lexjoth
+2
Level 62
Apr 23, 2024
It's definitely because Coke was and is based here (Source: am Georgian)
MrMagoo
+1
Level 84
Apr 23, 2024
Is it just me or do several quizzes seem to feature a pro-Michigan bias?
cta127
+3
Level 72
Apr 23, 2024
Wow, look, a state that has two peninsulas for a quote about a peninsula. How dare the Seattleite Quizmaster with his pro-Michigan bias.

Sarcasm aside, that is the English translation of the official motto of Michigan. I'm not quite sure it fits in this quiz.

MrMagoo
+1
Level 84
Apr 24, 2024
What I really meant to say is a video like this would seemingly irk more than one maker of several quizzes, not just those of Seattle heritage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Kz6Rw99Kk

Jzakibe
+1
Level 75
Apr 23, 2024
Missouri: Your federal flood relief tax dollars at work.
orange3472
+1
Level 54
Apr 23, 2024
Missouri: where we mask our misery.
ShievaAndGolly
+1
Level 56
Apr 23, 2024
Maybe I'm biased, but I do think that Idaho potatoes taste better than other potatoes.
Neodymium
+1
Level 59
Apr 23, 2024
Michigan is actually good tho
Liechtensteiner
+1
Level 68
Apr 24, 2024
Fun times in Cleveland again...
Interest1ngFacts
+1
Level 17
Apr 24, 2024
Texas motto:

"It's not pronounced 'Water-burger', get it right"

(This will probably only make sense to Texans)

Maniek0077
+1
Level 49
Apr 24, 2024
when I typed in the answer for the "The double letter state" question I typed Tennessee and it got accepted eventhough the answer is Mississippi. Is it correct or did someone make a mistake?
jm
+1
Level 84
Apr 25, 2024
"Technically closest to the Statue of Liberty" Not technically! Actually within the state boundary. You can only access it from New York, but if you look at a map it's not in New York.
deebte
+1
Level 64
Apr 25, 2024
arkansas sounding like "our kansas" is so ironic cuz ☭ and then the politics there
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