Dark Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 In a thread about the best place to live in the United States: [quote name='Ravenous Black' timestamp='1310344518' post='5344157'] I say NO to New JErsey. [/quote] In a thread about one's Favorite and Least Favorite Countries: [quote name='► THE ♪' timestamp='1310174388' post='5339256'] Least Favorite Country: New Jersey Favorite Country: Not New Jersey I refuse to accept New Jersey as part of the United States. [/quote] I'm curious: why all the hate on New Jersey? I don't live there, I am not really personally associated with the state (although I have relatives there), but I'm just surprised to see that New Jersey is the go-to state for hatred on the internet. You know, I thought it would be Texas or South Dakota. Is it because of Jersey Shore? Is it? :[b][/b]O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Revan of the Sith Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 The stereotype around New Jersey revolves around Jersey Shore and The New Housewives of New Jersey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='Anthony Hatsune' timestamp='1310350433' post='5344404'] The stereotype around New Jersey revolves around Jersey Shore and The New Housewives of New Jersey... [/quote] I haven't seen either of those shows (assuming the second one is a show), but notice that the former show revolves around life on the [b]shore[/b] of New Jersey, not the entire state, and I can't really make any comments about the latter. But that's exactly my point: it's a stereotype, and it's not all that accurate. It's equivalent to me saying that all Texans are cowboy hicks that don't have no edumacation. That's obviously not true, but I don't understand why the stereotype against New Jersey is so widespread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Starrk Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Its only because of the Jersey shore that they make American's look bad. Idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Just like Dark, I haven't watched Jersey Shore or The New Housewives of New Jersey, and I don't understand the hate either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I live in New Jersey. Maybe it's because I don't go to the shore that much, but I see nothing deserving of hatred amongst my life here. Aside from idiots, but every state has those. Maybe it's because the Jersey Shore gathers people who like to drink, smoke, party, have intimate relations (u knw wat im talkin abt ;]) and other "naughty" things. These people that most people on here and amongst society look down upon congregate in New Jersey to party and stuff. Either that, or people are unhappy with Christie and laws such as having a sticker on your license plate to indicate you're under-aged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vough Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Pretty much because fo Snookie I also hear they have bad drivers or something? IDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senpаi Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Lol, anyone who actually brands an entire state on the actions of a TV show is an idiot by my books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
六兆年と一夜物語 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Well, talk about a prejudice over a TV show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Revan of the Sith Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 The jokes on New Jersey are similar to the jokes on Canada their is nothing bad about them but they just attract jokes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ah New Jersey, home of Jersey Shore and all of the people calling each other "Guidos". From what I heard, it sounds like a cesspool, but I know that is not what it is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~/Coolio Prime\~ Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxirs7VGrGU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSJUcVeFwAk Amongst other examples(God condemned the care bears to New Jersey or something like that, etc.). It's a meme. I actually don't mind the place, and have enjoyed my time in Newark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 The Toxic Adventure is an old movie and even that takes jabs at Jersey. As said, it's a meme and goes WAY back before all the recent Jersey shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Is it just a coincidence that shows like Jersey Shore and Housewives something or another take place in New Jersey supporting this meme, or was it premeditated? I mean, I was under the assumption that Jersey Shore was the sole reason why people hated the state, but seeing Corporal's videos kind of proves that the meme existed a l[i]ooooo[/i]ng time ago. Newark? Who likes Newark, in all honesty? o___O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~/Coolio Prime\~ Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Guido party animals gave fuel to the fire, giving this generation (legitimate) reasons to dislike NJ, but yeah, it isn't the origin by any means. I have cousins from Newark. They went on a Boston duck tour once, wherein the driver shat on Newark throughout the entirety of the trip. :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-dreezyAFG Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 but isn't jersey shore in miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senpаi Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='~Lawliet~' timestamp='1310351512' post='5344440'] Its only because of the Jersey shore that they make American[s] ' [/s]s look bad. Idiots. [/quote] Right, so it's not your government then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='I-dreezyAFG' timestamp='1310484677' post='5348050'] but isn't jersey shore in miami? [/quote] That was only for the 2nd season, 1st and 3rd were down the shore while the 4th is in Italy. ... [size="1"]Look, my friends watch it and tell me everything >>[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~/Coolio Prime\~ Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='Senpаi' timestamp='1310484821' post='5348057'] Right, so it's not your government then? [/quote] Doesn't British Petroleum have oil deals to make with Libya? Is England ever going to get around to fixing Ireland after their imperialist greed severed its people and culture, or just continue to profit off of Northern Ireland? Are those taxes going directly into the church ever going to be removed? That's to name a few. I'm pretty sure most countries have somewhat corrupt governments. That's sadly how things are, but as human rights and human awareness slowly advance, so do the limitations on corrupt governments. Optimistic thinking, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-dreezyAFG Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1310489018' post='5348256'] That was only for the 2nd season, 1st and 3rd were down the shore while the 4th is in Italy. ... [size="1"]Look, my friends watch it and tell me everything >>[/size] [/quote] oh, i wouldn't know, i don't watch much MTV as much as the average teenager, except for award shows and cribs. anyways, i don't think there's anything wrong with new jersey, other than the NJ nets, in which final standings in the '10 season was 12-70. but now they're being moved to brooklyn, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 New Jersey is shaped funny. That doesn't make it the [i]worst[/i] state, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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