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I recently moved to NJ from Connecticut. I came here knowing and pretty much believing all of the negative stereotypes about NJ (like "NJ - the armpit of America" -- one of my personal favorites). But I had NEVER ACTUALLY BEEN THERE. Alot of others on this site have done an excellent job of debunking the myths about NJ & its people, so I'll just add this: I'm a million times happier in this state than I ever was or could be in CT and so is just about everybody I know. Nuff said? I'm so glad I'm no longer the superficial, mean, bigoted, insecure tight ass that I was in CT.

The Garden State (NJ nickname) "NJ - Keeping It Real" (unofficial motto) Join the Human Race -- move to New Jersey (my advice) A bit-o-history: Some statesman in the 1700s compared NJ to an immense barrel, filled with good things to eat and open at both ends, with Pennsylvanians grabbing from one end and the New Yorkers from the other. Perhaps PA & NY have drained the periphery areas of NJ so much that they are now the blight that gives NJ such a bad rap. Just a thought.

By BVM

A common misconception of residents in New Jersey is the individuals on the Jersey Shore. People in New Jersey are commonly stereotyped as steroid poppin', hair spiked, orange douche-bags or for women extensions in hair, fake long nails, orange bitches. To your surprise, people from New Jersey happen to be normal human beings. The only areas with the New Jersey stereotype are in the Jersey Shore and most of those people are from New York or Philadelphia. The people who are from New Jersey and follow the stereotype are despised by the normal folk in New Jersey. Most of us do not speak with an accent, do not say "Joisey", pronounce the words "dog" and "talk" properly and are completely aware there is not a "w" in either of those words. If you do your research you will find that most of the people on the MTV reality show "Jersey Shore" are from New York. Trust me, whenever we see that New Jersey stereotype we too despise him and classify he/she as "Douche". To sum this all up, the stereotype is false. We are normal people. The only people who follow the stereotype are New Yorkers, Philadelphians, and the common anus.

- I have lived in New Jersey my entire life. Person #1: I'm from New Jersey. Person #2: No you're not! Person #1: Yes I am... Person #2: No, if you were you would have an accent and say "Joisey" HAHAHAHAHAH! Person #1: Die, away from me... Stereotype: Douche

By Kevin696969

Where I live. The greatest state in the nation, with the greatest hockey team in North America, the Devils. And the factories are only in the semi-circles around New York and Philadelphia-the rest is pure bliss. Plus, this state is home to one of the greatest universities in the world, Princeton University. NJ rules!!!

Typical moron: Yo dawg, Noo Jerzee's nuthin' but gross, yo! A New Jerseyian: Umm...have you ever actually BEEN to New Jersey?

By Kevin

home of joe budden, bruce springsteen, jay and silent bob, bon jovi and MAD other people. aint nobody in jersey says "joisy"...who the hell made that up? its the only state that drops the "new" in its name. we got the best damned accent ever. everybody that dont like jerseys only mad cuz they cant afford it.

Us Jersey Girls keep it real.

By jerseygirlforever

Best place in the U.S. People who are haters either haven't really been here or are just know-it-all's from the rest of the 49 states that can't compare. Take one step into Jersey and you're hooked- learn to drive or you aren't going to survive. And cut it out with all that "joisey" talk. People who use stereotypes gotta get a clue.

"You're from New Jersey? What exit?"

By Seattle