10 Reasons Why New Jersey Is The Best State

So you have a lot to say about NJ but you're not from here? Here's a native New-Jerseyan's response to all your negative comments.

1. We're basically the only place in the country that serves Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese..

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Really.....go somewhere other than NJ and ask for taylor ham on a kaiser roll....you will be disappointed.

2. The beach is practically our second home in the summer...due to its close proximity.

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You say you've never seen a beach? Come to NJ, I guarantee you'll see it no sooner after you get here.

3. So you say NJ is a "dump" guess you've never seen these places...

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Deal, NJ

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Boonton Twp, NJ

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Mendham, NJ... I could go on, but I don't feel like I need to.

4. We're considered to be in the "Tri-State Area" with the greatest city in the world...not too shabby.

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New York, New York, Newwwww Yooooork

5. Think of a famous person. Guess what? There's an excellent chance they're from New Jersey.

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Jon Bon Jovi, David Copperfield, Whitney Houston, Ice-T, Jerry Lewis, Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Kevin Spacey, Meryl Streep, Bruce Springsteen, Queen Latifah, John Travolta...just to name a few....the list goes on forever.

6. We get the wonderful opportunity of experiencing all four seasons...some more wonderful than others.

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Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall...all you have to do is call.

7. Being the most populated state has its benefits....

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You have a greater chance of meeting your true love...more abilities for socialization....for a small state we sure pack a lot of punch.

8. In NJ you can travel an hour and experience city life..suburban life..and country life.

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One minute you're driving past skyscrapers and the next minute you're passing cows grazing.

9. We ARE NOT the cast of Jersey Shore.

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We're not all the cast of Jersey Shore. Yes, the shore is a place...that we like to go...but when I tell you I'm from Jersey, stop asking me if I tan...and fist pump. NOBODY FIST PUMPS.

10. We're a diversified state filled with good people.

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Not every state is perfect, but NJ takes a beating harsher than most. The people that live here are all different in their own way but add together to create a pretty awesome state. Now let me ask, who wouldn't want to live in New Jersey?