[RG1976]

Coming from Pittsburgh, I know that PA has often been described as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with Nebraska (or some other rural state) in the middle. Obviously, the topography is different.

I've also been to all 50 states (some more frequently than others), so I guess I would have different impressions than many people.

To the upstate New Yorkers, I think of NY as NYC plus the rest of the state, even if NYC dominates. I think of NYC people as abrasive in aggregate, but I've never had any issues one-on-one.

Florida makes me think of hurricanes, swamp, Disney, oranges, and rude people in the south.

For Illinois, I think of Chicago along with a typical Midwestern state.

Wisconsin makes me think of cheese and water slides (what's up with that?).

Nevada conjures up Vegas, Tahoe, and vast desert.

Minnesota does make me think of winter cold (though I've never been there in winter), summer humidity, 10,000 lakes, and mosquitoes.

Texas brings to mind, "Don't Mess with Texas" and "Drive Friendly--The Texas Way."

New Jersey seems to be largely a suburb of Philadelphia or New York, aside from the Atlantic City and resort areas.