What are some humorous state mottos?

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This is a few years old, but still funny.

NEW STATE MOTTOS:

Alabama:

At Least We're not Mississippi

Alaska:

11,623 Eskimos Can't be Wrong!

Arizona:

But It's a Dry Heat

Arkansas:

Litterasy Ain't Everthing

California:

As Seen on TV

Colorado:

If You Don't Ski, Don't Bother

Connecticut:

Like Massachusetts, Only Dirtier and With Less Character

Delaware:

We Really Do Like the Chemicals in our Water

Florida:

Ask Us About Our Grandkids

Georgia:

We Put the "Fun" in Fundamentalist Extremism

Hawaii:

Haka Tiki Mou Sha'ami Leeki Toru
(Death to Mainland Scum, But Leave Your Money)

Idaho:

More Than Just Potatoes... Well Okay, Maybe Not, But The Potatoes Sure Are Real Good

Illinois:

Please, Don't Pronounce the "S"

Indiana:

2 Billion Years Tidal Wave Free

Iowa:

We Do Amazing Things With Corn

Kansas:

First Of The Rectangle States

Kentucky:

Five Million People; Fifteen Last Names

Louisiana:

We're Not All Drunk Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

Maine:

We're Really Cold, But We Have Cheap Lobster

Maryland:

A Thinking Man's Delaware

Massachusetts:

Our Taxes Are Lower Than Sweden's (For Most Tax Brackets)

Michigan:

First Line of Defense From the Canadians

Minnesota:

"10,000 Lakes and 10,000,000 Mosquitoes"

Mississippi:

Come Feel Better About Your Own State

Missouri:

Your Federal Flood Relief Tax Dollars at Work

Montana:

Land of the Big Sky, the Unabomber, Right-Wing Crazies, and Very Little Else

Nebraska:

Ask About Our State Motto Contest

Nevada:

Whores and Poker!

New Hampshire:

Go Away and Leave Us Alone

New Jersey:

You Want a ##$%##! Motto? I Got Yer ##$%##! Motto Right Here!

New Mexico:

Lizards Make Excellent Pets

New York:

You Have the Right to Remain Silent, You Have the Right to an Attorney...

North Carolina:

Tobacco is a Vegetable

North Dakota:

We Really are One of the 50 States!

Ohio:

We Wish We Were In Michigan

Oklahoma:

Like the Play, only No Singing

Oregon:

Spotted Owl... It's What's For Dinner

Pennsylvania:

Cook With Coal

Rhode Island:

We're not REALLY an island.

South Carolina:

Remember the Civil War? We Didn't Actually Surrender

South Dakota:

Closer Than North Dakota

Tennessee:

The Educashun State

Texas:

Come for the Barbecues! Stay for the Bloodbaths!

Utah:

Our Jesus Is Better Than Your Jesus

Vermont:

Yep

Virginia:

Who Says Government Stiffs and Slackjaw Yokels Don't Mix?

Washington:

Help! We're Overrun By Nerds and Slackers!

Washington, D.C.:

Wanna Be Mayor?

West Virginia:

One Big Happy Family -- Really!

Wisconsin:

Come Cut Our Cheese

Wyoming:

Wynot?
 
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British Columbia

eh

Alberta

eh, I'm cold

Saskatchewan

eh, I'm really cold

Manitoba

eh, okay, I mean cold

Ontario

Mosquitos, eh

Quebec

bonjour, eh
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
British Columbia

eh

Alberta

eh, I'm cold

Saskatchewan

eh, I'm really cold

Manitoba

eh, okay, I mean cold

Ontario

Mosquitos, eh

Quebec

bonjour, eh
I love it! :rofl:
 
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In light of recent events I wanted to mention my favorite.
New Hampshire: Live free or die
 
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Utah

Driest state in the country, and darn proud of it.

California

Never meet another Republican.


Central Northern Mariani Islands (US Territory)

US military protection, without the taxes.

Minnesota

Jesse Ventura going to lay the smack down on your governor.

I'm out of ideas...
 
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Oregon

Light to moderate precipitation is expected tomorrow.
 
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Evo said:
Ohio:

We Wish We Were In Michigan

I totally object to this :mad:. Michigan sucks !

We're thankful as hell, we're not in Michigan.

Anyways, we call it Fichigan here...so Muck Fichigan ! :approve:
 
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Minnesota

But at least it's a dry cold.

or

Land of the Loons


Washington

No, not D.C., the other one

Oregon

Bring an Umbrella
 
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I love those T-shirts that say:
"It's all relative in WEST VIRGINIA."
 
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Massachusetts:
Gesundheidt

Colorado:
Rectangles Rule!

New Mexico:
All the poverty and squallor of Old Mexico, but in English.

Nevada:
Why's the wind always blow? Cause California sucks.

New Hampshire:
Longest Name

South Carolina:
Better counters than New Hampshire

New Hampshire:
Thinks South Carolina sucks

South Carolina:
Screw you New Hampshire

New Hampshire:
Up yours SC!

South Carolina:
Death to all Yankees

New Hampshire:
Bring it on!

North Carolina:
Stop it you two! The war's over.

New Jersey:
I'm gettin the hell out of here! I'll be in California until those two cool it.

New York:
New Jersey's a wuss.

Wyoming:
Hehehe

New Jersey:
You laughing at me? ARE YOU LAUGHING AT ME? That's it! You want to step outside?

England:
Kids, kids, kids. Can't we leave you alone for a minute without all hell breaking loose?
 
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Wow, I'm freaking losing my mind. I spent 15 minutes thinking that crap up.
 
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Evo said:
South Carolina:

Remember the Civil War? We Didn't Actually Surrender

You're dang right we didn't! The history books are totally wrong!
 
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New York:
It's all cows between Buffalo and Albany
 
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mathlete said:
New York:
It's all cows between Buffalo and Albany

And all hookers going the other way...
 
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Evo said:
Montana:

Land of the Big Sky, the Unabomber, Right-Wing Crazies, and Very Little Else

How about you shorten it to

Montana:

At least the cows are sane
 
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Argentum Vulpes said:
How about you shorten it to

Montana:

At least the cows are sane
Works for me. :rofl:
 
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Gokul43201 said:
I totally object to this :mad:. Michigan sucks !

We're thankful as hell, we're not in Michigan.

Anyways, we call it Fichigan here...so Muck Fichigan ! :approve:

I agree! Related to this, I saw a t-shirt once in Michigan that was SOOO appropriate.

Michigan State flower: the traffic cone. (Seriously, they sprout up everywhere in the spring!) :biggrin:

Oh, one that I always find hysterical:
Montana: Where men are men, women are scarce, and the sheep run scared. :rofl:
 
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tribdog said:
New Hampshire:
Longest Name

South Carolina:
Better counters than New Hampshire

Both wrong. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation has the longest state name. (Definitely trying to overcome feelings of inadequacy).

Rhode Island ...
Overcoming feelings of inadequacy

Rhode Island ...
It's not the size that counts - It's the time it takes to scream our name
 
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Befor I forget this one

Minnesota :

We support global warrming
 
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franznietzsche said:
California

Never meet another Republican.
Well perhaps:

California : We keep our Republicans in gated communities.
 
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Baja California: We're a state, aren't we?
 

1. What is the purpose of creating new state mottos?

The purpose of creating new state mottos is to update and refresh the image and identity of a state, as well as to reflect the current values and beliefs of its citizens.

2. How are new state mottos chosen?

New state mottos are typically chosen through a democratic process, such as a vote by the state's citizens or a decision made by the state government. Sometimes, a committee or panel is formed to review and select potential mottos.

3. How often are new state mottos created?

The frequency of new state mottos varies from state to state. Some states may have had the same motto for hundreds of years, while others may have updated their motto more recently. It ultimately depends on the state's history and traditions.

4. Can existing state mottos be changed?

Yes, existing state mottos can be changed. This typically requires a formal process, such as a vote or legislation, to officially adopt a new motto. It may also involve updating official state documents and materials.

5. How do new state mottos impact a state?

New state mottos can have a significant impact on a state's image and identity. They can attract tourism and economic opportunities, as well as promote a sense of pride and unity among its citizens. However, they can also be controversial and may face criticism from some individuals or groups.

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