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?
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).
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
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.
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.
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
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!)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
"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.
"Missouri loves company!"
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
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.
Second most passionate.
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.
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.
Like the annual April Fools quizzes, this is a humor based entry.
Edit : maybe it's cause CocaCola was invented in Georgia and there's a giant Coca Cola World there. Who knows?
Sarcasm aside, that is the English translation of the official motto of Michigan. I'm not quite sure it fits in this quiz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Kz6Rw99Kk
"It's not pronounced 'Water-burger', get it right"
(This will probably only make sense to Texans)