As someone who does not live in New Jersey but has worked in it and visited many areas of it many times (I live very close to the border of PA and Jersey), I was initially intrigued by your post. I liked the analysis of cultural differences and the different maps of Jersey (and thought they were pretty accurate), but was disappointed you didn’t compare Central Jersey to Wyoming. Of course, it’s there geographically, but does it exist? Since you live in a county that could apparently count as Central Jersey (although I agree Union County is NOT in Central Jersey), I think this argument could be made, and would be a complex, interesting argument to make. I think you could pull it off with grace, but I’d like to see what you have to say, as a resident in New Jersey.
There are certainly a ton of ways to define the borders of regions in New Jersey, but I’m glad you’re sticking to your roots and making sure you’re not from Central Jersey. New York teams are better anyway so you have better taste than those who like Philly teams. Like the other commenter mentioned, a comparison to Wyoming might have been particularly relevant because sure it may be “real” but is it actually?? Lastly, as someone from northern Virginia, I fully understand the sibling comparison as we are the only ones allowed to talk trash about other regions in Virginia. It has been quite the pleasure to learn more about Jersey and I appreciate your perspective on it.
I live in the Poconos, right on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As someone who is in New Jersey every other day, I am a full North Jersey advocate. I do not believe in a Central Jersey, yet I could see both sides of the argument. Geographically, you could say it exists, but I do not believe the culture is there to support that. I loved hearing your side of the New Jersey mindset throughout this blogging journey.
I find it a little funny that you spent most of the blog defining the difference between north and south Jersey, but start it out by saying that Central Jersey exists, haha. As someone not from Jersey, it’s interesting how a state nestled in between two massive cities outside of the state borders is defined by them. I guess it’s a little unfortunate, but whatever. Can’t be helped. I personally call sandwiches subs, and sprinkles are sprinkles, South Jersey. What’s up with “jimmies”?
As someone who does not live in New Jersey but has worked in it and visited many areas of it many times (I live very close to the border of PA and Jersey), I was initially intrigued by your post. I liked the analysis of cultural differences and the different maps of Jersey (and thought they were pretty accurate), but was disappointed you didn’t compare Central Jersey to Wyoming. Of course, it’s there geographically, but does it exist? Since you live in a county that could apparently count as Central Jersey (although I agree Union County is NOT in Central Jersey), I think this argument could be made, and would be a complex, interesting argument to make. I think you could pull it off with grace, but I’d like to see what you have to say, as a resident in New Jersey.
There are certainly a ton of ways to define the borders of regions in New Jersey, but I’m glad you’re sticking to your roots and making sure you’re not from Central Jersey. New York teams are better anyway so you have better taste than those who like Philly teams. Like the other commenter mentioned, a comparison to Wyoming might have been particularly relevant because sure it may be “real” but is it actually?? Lastly, as someone from northern Virginia, I fully understand the sibling comparison as we are the only ones allowed to talk trash about other regions in Virginia. It has been quite the pleasure to learn more about Jersey and I appreciate your perspective on it.
I live in the Poconos, right on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As someone who is in New Jersey every other day, I am a full North Jersey advocate. I do not believe in a Central Jersey, yet I could see both sides of the argument. Geographically, you could say it exists, but I do not believe the culture is there to support that. I loved hearing your side of the New Jersey mindset throughout this blogging journey.
I find it a little funny that you spent most of the blog defining the difference between north and south Jersey, but start it out by saying that Central Jersey exists, haha. As someone not from Jersey, it’s interesting how a state nestled in between two massive cities outside of the state borders is defined by them. I guess it’s a little unfortunate, but whatever. Can’t be helped. I personally call sandwiches subs, and sprinkles are sprinkles, South Jersey. What’s up with “jimmies”?