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What are people from your state called?

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Jake_Taylor, Jun 27, 2017.

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  1. Jake_Taylor

    Jake_Taylor Well-Known Member

    I got back to that other thread too late apparently, but I found that part of it interesting. So let's talk (civilly) about Hoosiers, Sandlappers, etc. Somebody mentioned Kansas, but our nickname has nothing you do with sunflowers.

     
    Jake_Taylor, Jun 27, 2017
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  2. Vombatus

    Vombatus Well-Known Member

    Well, according to MC, probably assholes.
     
    Vombatus, Jun 27, 2017
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  3. spikechiquet

    spikechiquet Well-Known Member

    Best nickname for a part of a state? Yoopers. :)
     
    spikechiquet, Jun 27, 2017
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  4. lcjjdnh

    lcjjdnh Well-Known Member

    There's actually a name for these: demonyms.
     
    lcjjdnh, Jun 27, 2017
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  5. I Should Coco

    I Should Coco Well-Known Member

    The name "Michiganders" isn't too shabby for the rest of the state.

    Out west, we've got Idahoans, Oregonians and Washingtonians. Or if you can't read or speak, waRshingtonians ...
     
    I Should Coco, Jun 27, 2017
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  6. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    Michiganians is better.

    There is no Michigander without a Michigoose.

    Abraham Lincoln actually preferred "Michiganites."

    Others go for "Michiganistas."
     
    Last edited: Jun 28, 2017
    Starman, Jun 27, 2017
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  7. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    Coonass is a term of endearment among south Louisianans that all but draws a record scratching sound effect when used in the other 49 states.
     
    dixiehack, Jun 27, 2017
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  8. SpeedTchr

    SpeedTchr Well-Known Member

    Generally, sir or ma'am.
     
    SpeedTchr, Jun 28, 2017
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  9. Buck

    Buck Well-Known Member

    Californians

    Clarify - spelled 'Californians' but pronounced 'Californans.'
    That is my long time state of residence.
    I am a native of New Jersey, and people there are called guidos.
     
    Buck, Jun 28, 2017
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  10. CD Boogie

    CD Boogie Well-Known Member

    Nutmeggers
     
    CD Boogie, Jun 28, 2017
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  11. SFIND

    SFIND Well-Known Member

    A poisonous nut.
     
    SFIND, Jun 28, 2017
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  12. CD Boogie

    CD Boogie Well-Known Member

    Yeah, to dogs...
     
    CD Boogie, Jun 28, 2017
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