The following post was written by my best friend turned guest blogger, Katie.
Like many of you out there trolling the Internet in an effort to avoid actually working, BuzzFeed has become my go-to source for all things awesome. It entertains, it informs and has the sometimes almost creepy ability to peer into your soul through this Technicolor screen (a la ‘Things Millennial Girls Love,’ hello, it’s so me. Too.). So when your home state gets a shout on the digital Bible, the celebration by way of obsessive sharing, liking and re-tweeting is simply inevitable. When I saw ’36 Reasons Arizona is the Best State’ come across my feed, I too did a high kick in my heart as we, as a highly criticized public, stood on the precipice of sweet vindication. Then I clicked the link.
Sunsets, nature, Meteor Crater, and more nature. Really BuzzFeed, that’s all you’ve got? Don’t get me wrong, I’m as big a fan of cloud porn and efficient freeways as the rest of you, but c’mon. We are better than this. If nothing else, we are at least wittier than this. So alas, in the same vein of being just a little bit vain, I give you the REAL Reasons Arizona is the Best State:
(*caveat I’m not necessarily convinced it’s actually the best state, but as Joe White would say, that’s for another blog.)
1. We are classy.
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In such that we turn perfectly dignified events into a party with the ample amount of grace and appropriately themed attire. If you’ve ventured to the Scottsdale Culinary Festival, a Spring Training game or the mother of all hot messes, the Waste(d) Management Open, you know what I’m talking about. You’re also suddenly very anxious for springtime.
2. It’s T-shirt time, all the time.
You may have Tom Brady, but we have flip flops, cold beer and the ability to work an updo instead of earmuffs virtually all year-round. Take that, AFC East. You too, SEC.
3. We understand the value of value.
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Your dollar goes pretty far when it comes to real estate in Arizona and it’s pretty awesome. So enjoy your $1,500/month studio, California, or your $3,000/month shoebox, NYC. I’ll be right here hanging out with all my space for $500 something. With my air at 70 degrees, because I can. That ish is included.
4. Two Words: Chino Bandido
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If you have had this deliciousness, you’re agreeing through the sound of your mouthwatering. If you haven’t, do the right thing and get in the car right now. Chinese BBQ pork quesadilla…and they say we aren’t cultured. Psh.
5. And on that note: Sonoran Hot Dogs, Oregano’s, Navajo tacos, Postinos.
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Must I go on?
6. Mountain Standard Time FTW.
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Had to change your clock lately? Me neither.
7. Arizona is for bosses.
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Muhammed Ali, Barry Goldwater, Sandra Day O’Connor, freaking Grumpy Cat?! We’re in good company, people. Oh, author Stephanie Meyer grew up here too. You’re welcome you crazy Twihards.
8. New York is jealous of how delicious we are.
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I feel you, little buddy. Okay, maybe not in every regard, but you know that delicious can of $1 iced tea that gas station and convenience store goers can’t get enough of? Produced in the ‘great’ state of New York, and named after the great state of Arizona! Not enough? Well it was for Rihanna and Oprah, bro.
9. It’s a dry heat.
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Roll your eyes at the cliche all you want, you haven’t seen this weave in humidity.
10. The Grand Canyon.
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Wonder of the WORLD. Nobody can argue with that majesty.
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