Where Dat

xoxoxoBruce · 08-22-2018, 04:18 PM

News articles and stories about the US often refer to various regions that leave me wondering where the hell is that.
But I really don't believe half of CT is New England and the other half Mid-Atlantic.

glatt · 08-22-2018, 06:46 PM

I don't think of NY as being Mid-Atlantic. It's strong enough to be its own region. The Mid-Atlantic starts with New Jersey and stops with Richmond. Maybe Richmond.

Gravdigr · 08-23-2018, 01:58 PM

That map is total bullshit.

No midwest.

And I have never heard reference to the Highlands of America.

glatt · 08-23-2018, 03:27 PM

And what about the Colorado Plateau?

glatt · 08-23-2018, 03:28 PM

Also could be known as Four Corners?

Gravdigr · 08-23-2018, 03:39 PM

And Florida gets it's own region.

Carruthers · 08-23-2018, 04:02 PM

As an outsider looking in, one glaring omission is that of the Midwest.

I've never really known where it is and have been content to think of it as an amorphous 'bit in the middle'.

Having done a search or two I find that the Midwest stretches from Nebraska as far east as Ohio!

Really?

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Clodfobble · 08-23-2018, 04:08 PM

The Midwest is defined by what it's not. If you're not on the east coast, or part of The South, or New England, or within sight of the Rockies... then you're in the Midwest.

The little gunslinger pistols in Texas are amusing. Nobody else got clipart.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-23-2018, 04:34 PM

I always figured the mid-west was the non-mountainous part from the Appalachians to the Rockies, but it probably would be defined a hundred ways by a hundred people.

But I wonder if these constantly thrown about "regions" are actually defined or just what they mean to a particular person. I guess it really doesn't matter until you try to define the border at overlapping edges.

Happy Monkey · 08-25-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

And Florida gets it's own region.

That's where "Florida Man" from all the headlines is from.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-21-2018, 07:38 PM

Here's a short way to hit 49 of the states. Designed as a motorcycle tour but you could use a different mode of transport...
Looks to me like they missed West Virginia and Rhode Island.

lumberjim · 09-22-2018, 11:22 AM

if you say 'pop' instead of soda, you're in the midwest

Griff · 09-22-2018, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carruthers

As an outsider looking in, one glaring omission is that of the Midwest.

I've never really known where it is and have been content to think of it as an amorphous 'bit in the middle'.

Having done a search or two I find that the Midwest stretches from Nebraska as far east as Ohio!

Really?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

The Midwest is defined by what it's not. If you're not on the east coast, or part of The South, or New England, or within sight of the Rockies... then you're in the Midwest.

The little gunslinger pistols in Texas are amusing. Nobody else got clipart.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I always figured the mid-west was the non-mountainous part from the Appalachians to the Rockies, but it probably would be defined a hundred ways by a hundred people.

But I wonder if these constantly thrown about "regions" are actually defined or just what they mean to a particular person. I guess it really doesn't matter until you try to define the border at overlapping edges.

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

if you say 'pop' instead of soda, you're in the midwest

Tornadoes, tornadoes tell you what's midwest. I like the highlands designation, sounds kinder than hillbilly country.

sexobon · 09-22-2018, 12:31 PM

Well, the Midwest is the geographical area around the intersection of the middle of the Northern Hemisphere and the middle of the Western Hemisphere. That's a mouthful though. Figuring most people would already know that they're about halfway between the equator and the North Pole, just by the weather, that part is implied and the tern focuses on referencing the midway point across the Western Hemisphere.

Most human beings aren't astute enough to make this association; so, you may not find any sources for this information other than me. I will endeavor to further everyone's understanding; however, by posting a link:

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12005

No need to thank me. All in a day's work for Bicycle Repairman (misconceptions repaired too).

lumberjim · 09-24-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

Tornadoes, tornadoes tell you what's midwest. I like the highlands designation, sounds kinder than hillbilly country.

and remember, if you see a tornado:

Point, yell 'tornado!' and run like hell.

08-22-2018, 04:18 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Where Dat News articles and stories about the US often refer to various regions that leave me wondering where the hell is that. But I really don't believe half of CT is New England and the other half Mid-Atlantic. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-23-2018, 01:58 PM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	That map is total bullshit. No midwest. And I have never heard reference to the Highlands of America. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-23-2018, 03:39 PM	#6
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	And Florida gets it's own region. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-23-2018, 04:02 PM	#7
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	As an outsider looking in, one glaring omission is that of the Midwest. I've never really known where it is and have been content to think of it as an amorphous 'bit in the middle'. Having done a search or two I find that the Midwest stretches from Nebraska as far east as Ohio! Really? LINK __________________

08-23-2018, 04:08 PM	#8
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	The Midwest is defined by what it's not. If you're not on the east coast, or part of The South, or New England, or within sight of the Rockies... then you're in the Midwest. The little gunslinger pistols in Texas are amusing. Nobody else got clipart. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-22-2018, 06:46 PM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I don't think of NY as being Mid-Atlantic. It's strong enough to be its own region. The Mid-Atlantic starts with New Jersey and stops with Richmond. Maybe Richmond.

08-23-2018, 03:27 PM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	And what about the Colorado Plateau?

08-23-2018, 03:28 PM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Also could be known as Four Corners?

08-23-2018, 04:34 PM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I always figured the mid-west was the non-mountainous part from the Appalachians to the Rockies, but it probably would be defined a hundred ways by a hundred people. But I wonder if these constantly thrown about "regions" are actually defined or just what they mean to a particular person. I guess it really doesn't matter until you try to define the border at overlapping edges. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-21-2018, 07:38 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Here's a short way to hit 49 of the states. Designed as a motorcycle tour but you could use a different mode of transport... Looks to me like they missed West Virginia and Rhode Island. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-22-2018, 11:22 AM	#12
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	if you say 'pop' instead of soda, you're in the midwest __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-22-2018, 12:31 PM	#14
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Well, the Midwest is the geographical area around the intersection of the middle of the Northern Hemisphere and the middle of the Western Hemisphere. That's a mouthful though. Figuring most people would already know that they're about halfway between the equator and the North Pole, just by the weather, that part is implied and the tern focuses on referencing the midway point across the Western Hemisphere. Most human beings aren't astute enough to make this association; so, you may not find any sources for this information other than me. I will endeavor to further everyone's understanding; however, by posting a link: https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12005 No need to thank me. All in a day's work for Bicycle Repairman (misconceptions repaired too).

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