Just like we in Norway have created stereotypes of Norwegians, or even Europeans (the French are snobbish, the Italians flirty, the Scottish cheap etc), the Americans have stereotypes connected to the different States. Here you see a map with the American stereotypes. Which state do you think "fake boobs and oranges" is? If I hadn't seen it on the map I would be torn between two. Quite fun! Can you explain more? How do you think these came about? Which state is called Scandinavia for example, and why?
Minnesota is probably called Scandinavia because there are so many with scandinavian herritage there:) It was really funny btw
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Exactly! Explanations for the other states, anyone?
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