The United States of memes has something everyone can relate to
State pride is something we can all relate to — except when you're actually home.
As millions of people traveled back home for Thanksgiving, people started to get real nostalgic for their home state. A far-too-relatable trend began, and eventually people of the United States realized that we all hate to love and love to hate our home state.
Here’s a little bit of hometown pride from all 50 states.
Alabama:
Me in Alabama: fuck bama
Me anywhere else: Alabama, land of the sweetest tea and brisket crafted by Saban's angels. Such a breathtaking countryside view, you can hear "roll tide" be whispered by the gods & banjos coming from up above.Sweet home, Alabama. Sweet home(sheds tear) https://t.co/pxErVuw5Lq— adriana (@adrianaalewis) November 25, 2017
Alaska:
Me in Alaska : i hate it here
Me everywhere else : Alaska is the biggest state and the most appreciative towards native Americans. My first word was northern lights. My bestfriend is literally a ptarmigan. I live on a glacier with my family of 100 moose. I bleed forget me nots. https://t.co/hQRNZ9f0Av— 🎄Mistlehoe Em🎄 (@EmelyR1) November 26, 2017
Arizona:
Me in arizona: it's so nasty here
Me everywhere else: it's a dry heat. Yea, we have the grand canyon. I'm from like, just outside of Flag. Nobody calls it Flagstaff lmao. Y'all gotta hike Bell Rock. You've never had prickly pear candy? We're going to Bookmans & Harkins. Sedona is https://t.co/p2Xbzx3f1i— the simple coke of cola (@thxrosewoods) November 25, 2017
Arkansas:
Me in Arkansas: I gotta drive 35 miles to get a bottle of wine i hate this place
Me anywhere else: first off how dare you it’s pronounced Ar-kan-SAW. i was conceived in the giant budweiser can and born in walmart. I cry every time I call the hogs. Kris Allen is my wallpaper. https://t.co/XDKKbgQYnq— Landon Watson (@wildwildwatson) November 27, 2017
California:
Me in California: Cali is congested, expensive and overrated. Hate it
Me outside California: the entirety of modern American culture relies on California. We are the technological heart that underpins the American economy. CA is simply the greatest geographical area in history— jose (@MisterRudeman) November 15, 2017
Colorado:
me in colorado: why tf do people live here
me anywhere else: colorado is the best state. I skied directly out of the womb and then hit a bong. I can guide myself anywhere using only the direction of the Rocky Mountains. My middle name is 4:20. Coors beer runs through my veins. https://t.co/cu6elIKnlK— adele 🎄 (@rllinginthedeep) November 27, 2017
Connecticut:
Me in Connecticut: Ct sucks
Me anywhere else: Connecticut is the constitution state. We are the backbone of America. We eat nutmegs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I have swam up the Connecticut river. We sweat clam chowder. https://t.co/hiuqAfwjTU— Sydney (@totallysyd) November 26, 2017
Delaware:
Me in Delaware: Delaware is cool.
Me anywhere else: DELAWARE IS THE FIRST STATE FOR A REASON. Joe Biden is my uncle and YouDee is my first cousin. Sales tax who? I was born a Blue Hen and will die one. https://t.co/ukrLmhzLsX— Christine (@misschristinewp) November 26, 2017
Florida:
Me in Florida: this state is so fucking hot I hate this tourist attracting, mosquito ridden swamp land I’m melting
Me anywhere else: I live where you vacation! I drink orange juice every morning and eat Pub Subs every meal. My mother is an alligator, my father is Mickey Mouse https://t.co/XqKfmzbdEC— S t e p h (@snreifschneider) November 26, 2017
Georgia:
Me in Georgia: Nothing ever happens here, I have to move.
Me, not in Georgia: *BRAVES CHOPS THROUGH THE DOOR* DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME IF YOU HAVEN'T EATEN AT A WAFFLE HOUSE, CHICK-FIL-A IS MY SAVIOR, RISE UP BITCH, ATL HOOOOOEEEE— Delaney Strunk (@delaknee) November 27, 2017
Hawaii:
Me in Hawaii: this rock is too small
Me anywhere else: Hawaii is the most beautiful place on earth. Surfed to school. Had a pet dolphin. Ohana means family. Lilo and stitch or die. Protect da aina. Nothing but respect for MY queen Liliuokalani. https://t.co/K16zW6O7BX— yay-c (@Jchitzz) November 26, 2017
Idaho:
Me in Idaho: This state has some serious issues
Me anywhere else: The Gem State is an actual gift from God. I was born and raised by potatoes. My first words were “Vote for Pedro,” and I was breast fed fry sauce. I bathe every morning down at the crick. It’s Boi-SEE, not Boi-Z https://t.co/daJ8fF6bEW— Paige Lea (@paigevlea) November 27, 2017
Illinois:
Me in Illinois: IL sucks I hate it here
Me anywhere else: Illinois is the heart of the United States. Born and raised in one of our many cornfields, the first word I ever spoke was “ope.” By the age of 5, I was consuming Ranch Dressing in gallons. I eat Portillo’s once a day. https://t.co/9eV1LbfpjZ— z (@actualIyzoe) November 27, 2017
Indiana:
me in indiana: indiana is boring lmao
me anywhere else: indiana is a lush, richly-forested state with a plethora of wildlife. i learned how to make green bean casserole before i could walk. my mother is an ear of corn and my father is steak & shake.— alexia (@ajzippysplits) November 26, 2017
Iowa:
Me in Iowa: Iowa winters suck I need to move somewhere warm
Me anywhere else: Iowa is the backbone of this country. Our farmers are essential to this economy. My mom is a corn stalk and my dad is a can of Busch Light. I eat a side of ranch with every meal https://t.co/OAN6M1cZdk— Clarice LeBlanc (@clariceleblanc) November 26, 2017
Kansas:
Me in Kansas: I hate Kansas
Me anywhere else: I’ve seen burnt ends save marriages. K-10 is basically the autobahn of america, so that’s a thrill. I can name all 87 breeds of chickens and have a full back tattoo of the Flint Hills. I will be married in a quiktrip parking lot. https://t.co/ry9uddl5Lz— D Henry Hanson (@hewhoisd) November 27, 2017
Kentucky:
Me in Kentucky: KY is so dull
Me anywhere else: I came out of the womb drinking sweet tea and yelling Go Cats. I rode a racehorse before I could walk. Ale 8 is the drink of the gods and I’ve never once said “you all.” Hot browns and bourbon are the lifeblood of our people. https://t.co/IhsAgd91AW— Amanda Thurman (@amandaplease445) November 26, 2017
Louisiana:
Me in Louisiana: This state is garbage
Me anywhere else: Louisiana is the only state in America where anyone can cook. Louis Armstrong should be on the $100 bill. I made love to a beignet. https://t.co/DK5MIN8Mp8— North Pole PPFA 🎅🏻 (@mcquizzay) November 26, 2017
Maine:
Me in Maine: This place is the worst
Me anywhere else: Maine is the most beautiful state ever. I bleed pine sap. I eat blueberries for all meals & have lobster claws for hands. I love the coast. Let's to to Canada this weekend. Bonfire anyone? https://t.co/NNHTwm4BGN— Bay (@bayleigh_b) November 26, 2017
Maryland:
me in Maryland: this place is the armpit of America
me anywhere else: l put Old Bay seasoning on EVERYthing. l learned how to pick crabs before l could walk. Our flag is so beautiful. l love the Chesapeake Bay. l have had sex with a blue crab.— holly jolly jordank (@jordank1230) November 19, 2017
Massachusetts:
Me in Massachusetts: Mass sucks
Me anywhere else: Massachusetts is where the revolution started we basically started the country. My first word was wicked and my mother breastfed me iced Dunkin’ coffee. I had road rage before I could walk. https://t.co/4H6NFjAb8U— Kyle Manley (@tsmoochiewall) November 25, 2017
Michigan:
me in michigan: this sucks it’s so boring
me anywhere else: my first food was a coney dog. it’s pop not soda! detroit is coming back. I love going up north. 4 of the 5 great lakes prefer michigan. I can look south to canada. vernors cures any ailment. construction is a season. https://t.co/G16Vyt0oAa— skyler (@skylerleslie) November 26, 2017
Minnesota:
Me in Minnesota: Minnesota nice? More like MN passive aggressive
Me elsewhere: We have 4 seasons and 10,000+ lakes. I learned to shovel snow before I could walk. Something about surviving seasonal depression creates a sense of community. Have you seen the Minneapolis art scene? https://t.co/ubGDLmQsIZ— ally 🌿 (@_appelmom) November 26, 2017
Mississippi:
Me in Mississippi:I can’t even go outside without getting dirty. I hope I don’t become obese.
Me everywhere else: I live in the crooked letter state where everybody kin folk & the food is the best. We got koolaid pickles, ice cups, & the smallest towns ever. What’s hannin 😎🤪 https://t.co/YAKqXGyumX— shekinah 🌸🐣💙 (@KinahMonroe) November 27, 2017
Missouri:
Me in Missouri: man i hate it here im going to move far away once im done with school
Me anywhere else: Country music is my everything. I could hogtie a calf before I was in preschool. I live in the gateway arch. I can fit 20 cornstalks in my mouth and my father is a hay bale https://t.co/9JF8Bspbi4— Katherine Lewis (@Katherine_Lewi) November 27, 2017
Montana:
Me in Montana: this is butt fucking nowhere
Me anywhere else: I am from the 4th largest state. We have the biggest sky. The last best place. I built a log cabin before I could walk. My mother is a glacier and my father is a moose. We have the freshest air in the world. https://t.co/z0qQRWLpjB— Zoie Koostra (@zee_a_koostra) November 27, 2017
Nebraska:
me in Nebraska: I hate this corn field
me anywhere else: I’d kill for a temperature Tuesday @ Runza. Ope sorry, I’m just gonna squeeze right past ya. Could I get a pop with that? What do u mean you’ve never been to the CWS? *farmer waves to a stranger as I drive the speed limit* https://t.co/fH6f6XYym8— Scout Petersen (@scoutpetersen) November 27, 2017
Nevada:
Me in Nevada: ugh
Me in anywhere else: Why is every store closing at 8 like most store should be 24 hrs tf is this bullshit??? https://t.co/wCRXTM274A— ems (@iiied) November 27, 2017
New Hampshire:
Me in New Hampshire: NH is just hillbillies and trees.
Me anywhere else: New Hampshire is the home to all things New England. I bleed granite. My parents are trees in perfect fall foliage. A Robert Frost poem was my first word. No sales tax is my life. LIVE FREE OR DIE. https://t.co/3Hwok0rZKv— Terisé (@terisemcole) November 25, 2017
New Jersey:
Me in New Jersey: I can't believe I live in the armpit of the country
Me anywhere else: listen we have ocean, cities, mountains, and roller coasters. It's called pork roll. I love Wawa and I don't know how to pump my own gas. Central jersey is fake. Also go birds https://t.co/JxeqsEndAi— hayley (@all_HAYL) November 22, 2017
New Mexico:
Me in New Mexico: everything is hot I’m on fire I wanna die
Me anywhere else: New Mexico is amazing we have desert AND snowy mountain trails. You’ll never witness a more vivid sunset. Have u ever seen miles of white sand under a starry sky? I’m naming my next kid Green Chile. https://t.co/tAF9dx64z9— Gabrielle 🌲 (@raisingbabyclem) November 27, 2017
New York:
Me in New York: New York is boring
Me anywhere else: New York is literally the best state ever. We got the city, the Christmas tree, the Yankees. If you’re not from New York you’re “mad” irrelevant ya heard https://t.co/IB2kkxQMEq— Acon (@a_conn8) November 26, 2017
North Carolina:
Me in North Carolina: I hate NC
Me anywhere else: I once saw a dead man rise after the pastor dropped a bag of Cook Out’s Cajun fries in his coffin. The construction on Hillsborough Street is a small price to pay for the beauty and culture of Raleigh. We are all Cackalacky. https://t.co/OwTmpJZS9P— Splenda Pappy (@caroline_oreo) November 25, 2017
North Dakota:
me in north dakota: this state is so boring
me anywhere else: this is the most peaceful state. we are the farmers of america. i could milk a cow before i could walk. my mother is a cornstalk & my father is a holstein cow. https://t.co/w8InFakVu4— swaggy-t (@taylorajohnson8) November 27, 2017
Ohio:
Me in Ohio: ohio sucks its just corn fields and potholes
Me anywhere else: scarlet and gray are the only two colors i see. i was born in a buckeye tree. the pumpkin show runs through my veins. cedar point is the only amusement park. im getting married in a kroger. https://t.co/Gy5THontOq— seth (@sthrvs) November 26, 2017
Oklahoma:
Me in Oklahoma: ugh we are so fucked
Me anywhere else: my left fist is Will Rogers, my right is Woody Guthrie, I will punch anyone who doesn't love chicken fried steak. The land we belong to is grand but also we should give it back to the indigenous as promised. https://t.co/wyOL1X9Bak— chogborts head girl (@memphispunch) November 27, 2017
Oregon:
Me in Oregon: Oregon sucks
Me anywhere else: Oregon is my life. My first word was recycling. No I don’t know how to pump gas and what the fuck is sales tax? I learned to compost before I learned to walk. I breastfed on coffee and my 1st food was Dave’s killer bread— Shelby Behr (@ShelbyBehr) November 27, 2017
Pennsylvania:
Me in Pennsylvania: Pa sucks
Me anywhere else: Pennsylvania is Home to the one and only liberty bell. I was born on the field of Gettysburg where my father Benjamin Franklin invented Hershey’s chocolate on a cheesesteak. https://t.co/vb6F37vXIJ— Brighid (@jakeefswag) November 26, 2017
Rhode Island:
me in Rhode Island: I'm getting outta here
me anywhere else: I'm thirsty, where can I find a bubbler? Where is the nearest Dunkin' Donuts? What do you mean you don't know what coffee milk is? Oh you know someone from RI? What's their name? I probably know them https://t.co/cVDKXb3pU4— Ellyn Narodowy (@Enarodowy) November 25, 2017
South Carolina:
me in south carolina: i want to die
me anywhere else: have you ever been to charleston? the low country is just SO beautiful. i drink brackish water to survive. don’t like the coast? greenville is the fourth fastest growing city in the us. you can see mountains from downtown :) https://t.co/hz0h4X3YY6— George Maxcy (@georgemaxcy) November 25, 2017
South Dakota:
me in South Dakota: I hate this homogenous tundra
me anywhere else: Have you seen a jackrabbit run? The badlands is the most underrated national park. Tom Brokaw. Could you drive at 14? Because I could. https://t.co/RDpWUmaUYa— K. Hansen (@kiesehansen) November 27, 2017
Tennessee:
Me in Tennessee: This state is the worst lol
Me anywhere else: Tennessee is the volunteer state and features so many beautiful landscapes and populations. Nashville hot chicken is the food of the gods and the Smokey’s are heaven. Memphis style is the best bbq against all others https://t.co/xQKrhxXJ5y— ❄️Ab-vent Calendar❄️ (@starbob0mb) November 27, 2017
Texas:
Me in Texas: this place is hot, racist, and boring
Me, not in Texas: There is simply none like the Lone Star Star. Our coyotes wail, our sage blooms, our rabbits rush. Its history is rich and musical culture runs deep. All are lost until they have tasted their first honey butter.— Thomas Portier (@tomas_portier) November 16, 2017
Utah:
Me in Utah: This state is problematic
Me anywhere else: Utah is a utopia cradled in the loving embrace of the Wasatch Mountains. The grid system is our nation's finest achievement. I am the child of a pioneer & a honeybee. Cafe Rio sauce flows through my veins. This is the place https://t.co/6KURvyDanF— Sasha Smith (@SashaPSmith) November 26, 2017
Vermont:
Me in Vermont: It’s so cold. Get me out of this state.
Me anywhere else: Jeezum crow, Vermont is the greatest state in the world. Home of Ben & Jerry’s. If you’ve never milked a cow or boiled sap you haven’t lived. We have parties in barns and frequently see Bernie Sanders.— Natalie Jackson (@natjackski) November 26, 2017
Virginia:
Me in Virginia: this states mediocre
Me anywhere else: Virginia is home to the first English settlement and is the birthplace of 8 US presidents. Virginia is for Lovers. I came out of the womb and went to Kings Dominion. Our class took a field trip to Jamestown in the 3rd grade https://t.co/pKFi7q12Dr— Taylor Bybee (@coasterstudios) November 27, 2017
Washington:
Me in Washington state: All this pollen is killing me.
Me anywhere else: I NEED YOU TO TAKE ME TO A TREE, ANY TREE, IMMEDIATELY, OR I WILL DIE. WHERE ARE YOU HIDING YOUR TREES. WHY DO THEY ALL LOOK DEAD IN THE WINTER.— Bree Mae (@TheBreeMae) November 26, 2017
West Virginia:
Me in West Virginia: wow this place sucks
Me anywhere else: WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN MAMA. Beautiful nature!!! Scenic drives!!! We love our state so much our 8th grade history class is WV HISTORY!!! Too good for Virginia so we left!!!! GOLDEN HORSE SHOE!!! country rooooaaadz 🤘🏼 https://t.co/sYybMwmkcb— hannah breen (@xHelloHannahhx) November 26, 2017
Wisconsin:
Me in Wisconsin: Wisco sucks lol
Me anywhere else: Wisconsin is amazing, we go to school in -40 degree weather. I was born on a November Sunday at Lambeau field. Knew how to Bucky before I was born. Cheese curds is my middle name.... Ope, I forgot to ask you where the bubbler is— JENN•TIMM (@j_dizzledog) November 26, 2017
Wyoming:
Me in Wyoming: wow the weather is terrible; there is nothing & no one here
Me anywhere else: Wyoming literally powers the nation. Yellowstone is the pride of America. The harsh, wild climate refines character. Only the best survive. We have mountains & peace. Ride for the brand. https://t.co/ulfWJE2v4u— chelsey kay (@ChelsKay) November 26, 2017
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