Weird Hate
"Hate" is a strong word. So, while we understand if people hate things like traffic, violence, or broccoli, it seems a little weird to "hate" things like soulmates and polo shirts. And yet, in some states, those are the most hated things.
A few years back, the Hater application (which matches people based on things they dislike) released the results of hundreds of thousands of "hates" to determine what things were the most disliked in all 50 states (and the District of Columbia). Which states do you agree with? Which states answers do you "hate"? We'll go through them all alphabetically.
Alabama: Vegetarianism
The whole concept of not eating meat doesn't sit well with folks in Alabama apparently.
Alaska: Graffiti
Put your cans of spray paint away when you visit Alaska. Although, this answer feels like its just begging for Banksy to visit the state at some point.
Arizona: Sand
Is it blowing sand? Sand in your bathing suit? Sand dunes? Or is it just any kind of sand in general? We need to know more about Arizona's hatred of the stuff.
Arkansas: Cleaning
Besides Monica from Friends and Felix Unger from The Odd Couple, most of us hate cleaning. Maybe not as much as people in Arkansas, though.
California: Fidget Spinners
To be fair, this was a few years back when fidget spinners were seemingly everywhere. But also, California, have you ever tried one? They're pretty fun and relaxing. You can't hate on them after you've tried them.
Colorado: NSYNC
The band stopped making music back in 2002—and yet folks in Colorado are still hating on Justin Timberlake's ex-band all these years later. Wonder how they feel about New Kids on the Block.
Connecticut: Winter
Everything about it or is it something specific about the season that you hate, Connecticut?
Delaware: Casey Affleck
Are they fans of his brother Ben in Delaware—or is there a general Affleck hatred that permeates the state?
Warner Bros., The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Florida: Workout Couples
As long as they aren't wearing matching workout gear, we—unlike Florida—have no problem with couples who workout together.
Georgia: Tuna Salad
What's wrong with tuna salad, Georgia?
Hawaii: Taking Videos At A Concert
You tell 'em, Hawaii. Put your phones away and watch the concert. That's why you're there, isn't it?
Idaho: Asking For Directions
Is this where we have to make some kind of joke/reference about how it's mostly the men in Idaho who hate this one?
Illinois: Biting String Cheese
We see where Illinois is coming from on this one. If you want to just bite cheese, then get regular cheese. If you are getting string cheese, then you gotta pull the strings off. Agreed?
Indiana: Bloggers
With the term "bloggers" feeling a little antiquated these days—have folks in Indiana switched their hatred to influencers and/or YouTubers now?
Iowa: Long-Haired Men
Ashton Kutcher is from Iowa, and he's had long hair at times throughout his career. Just saying.
Kansas: Seinfeld
Kansas yada, yada, yada—they hate Seinfeld.
Kentucky: Friends That Ask You To Help Them Move
We're okay with it, as long as they provide pizza and drinks afterwards. And nothing that requires moving/lifting straps, please (hire someone for those items).
Louisiana: Being The Designated Driver
Sure, they'd rather be drinking than driving—but the fact that they hate it would seem to imply that they do it at least. So, good on you, Louisiana.
Maryland: Cheap Coffee
We assume they mean low-quality coffee and not inexpensive coffee. Although, yes we do understand that those two things often go hand in hand—but if it was good coffee at a low price, we don't think folks in Maryland would complain.
Massachusetts: Eli Manning
This one makes sense. Eli Manning led the NY Giants to two Super Bowl wins—and both came against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. One of those wins also ended the Patriots' chance at a perfect season. So, folks in Mass hold a bit of a grudge.
Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Maine: Boys' Night
Did a bunch of men in Maine have bad experiences during boys' nights—or was this one rather lopsided towards female respondents? Questions we need answered.
Michigan: "Pride And Prejudice"
The book? The movie? And what about other Jane Austin works? This one provides more questions than answers, Michigan.
Pride and Prejudice(1995), BBC
Minnesota: Drinking Alone
Guess that's why the ladies and gentlemen in Minnesota joined this dating app? So as not to have to drink alone.
Missouri: People Who Believe In Aliens
It sounds like Missouri is team Scully (X Files fans will get that reference).
Montana: Going To The Gym
Who needs a gym? With so much open space around them, Montanans have plenty of cardio opportunities all around.
Nebraska: Friendly Reminder Emails
If you really want to be friendly in Nebraska—don't send email reminders (friendly or otherwise).
Stephen Phillips - Hostreviews.co.uk, Unsplash
Nevada: Feminism
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—but apparently, lots of people in the surrounding state don't want feminism happening there or staying there.
New Hampshire: God
One of the least religious states—almost half of folks in New Hampshire identify as religiously unaffiliated.
New Jersey: Jellyfish
This one stings a little bit...Get it?
New Mexico: Polo Shirts
Not a very preppy-friendly bunch?
New York: Times Square
Tourists love it and visit it in droves (or whatever is even bigger than droves), but New Yorkers themselves don't have the same kind of appreciation for the landmark that is Times Square.
North Carolina: DUI Checkpoints
This does raise a few questions.
North Dakota: Tapas
Sorry, North Dakota—we can't get on board with this one. Tapas is awesome.
Ohio: Tying A Tie
The rabbit runs away from the fox and goes around the tree and then...did anyone else learn that way?
Oklahoma: Hearing The Latest Gossip
You can gossip if you want to, just leave the Okies out of it.
Oregon: Spin Class
Most of us hate spin classes during the class itself—but feel pretty good about it after it's all over. Wondering what Peloton sales are like in Oregon.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Walls, Wikimedia Commons
Pennsylvania: People Who Use Money Clips
Not just money clips, but the people who use them? That's a little harsh, Pennsylvania, don't you think?
Rhode Island: Middle America
Talk about harsh! To hate a whole other part of the country.
Nicholas J. Klein, Adobe Stock
South Carolina: Edward Snowden
Does South Carolina hate all whistleblowers or just Edward Snowden?
South Dakota: The New York Times
We're going to assume that folks in South Dakota aren't starting their day with a cup of coffee and Wordle each morning then?
Tennessee: Foraged Food
Tennessee is actually a "hotspot for plant diversity" and—despite the hatred for it by many in the state—it is a good place for folks who wanna forage.
Texas: Sleeping With The Window Open
Browse the internet and you'll find very mixed opinions about the pros and cons of sleeping with the window open. Texans obviously lean towards the cons and much prefer to keep those windows shut.
Utah: Adult Entertainment
Yeah, we're talking about the X-rated kind of content here. It is not appreciated by the state with an over 40% Mormon population.
Vermont: Waiting In Line
Anyone who didn't think they had anything in common with people in Vermont—now you do. Because really—who likes waiting in line?
Virginia: Dabbing Pizza Grease With A Napkin
Are they fans of the grease and hate to see it being removed? Or is it the specific act of dabbing with the napkin that annoys Virginians to no end? If you know, let us know.
Washington: Keurig K Cups
The home of the first ever Starbucks wants nothing to do with those Keurig K cups. Wonder how they feel about Nespresso pods?
Washington, DC: The Idea That Everyone Has A Soulmate
We get the cynicism of not believing the rom-com notion that there is one perfect person out there for everyone. However, hating the soulmate concept, well, that seems a little harsh, no?
West Virginia: Lyft
Do they hate the pink cars, the moustache logo—or are folks in West Virginia just super loyal to Uber for some reason? Anyone know?
Wisconsin: Trap music
For those unfamiliar, trap music is defined as: "a type of rap music, originating in the South, characterized by slow and heavy bass drums with quick high-hat cymbals and gritty lyrics". In Wisconsin, they know what it is and apparently they really don't like it.
Elboy Official, Wikimedia Commons
Wyoming: Gluten-free
We can't say for sure that Wyomingites love gluten. But we can tell you that many folks in the state hate gluten-free. Wyoming's nickname is the "Equality State"—well, that doesn't seem to apply to gluten and gluten-free.
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