# The Daily Feud: States by WVmom \[Game Over\]

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137>\
**Category:** The Game Room\
**Created:** [November 17, 2008, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137 "2008-11-17T16:26:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 4

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**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/61 "2008-11-17T20:35:53Z")

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1. Florida
2. Missouri
3. Idaho
4. Wyoming
5. South Carolina
6. New York
7. Robin
8. Michigan
9. Wisconsin.
10. Florida

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**Author:** ![criminey.jicket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@criminey.jicket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/criminey.jicket)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/62 "2008-11-17T20:36:24Z")

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1. Florida

2. Alabama

3. California

4. Alaska

5. Texas

6. Massachusetts

7. Cardinal

8. Illinois

9. Wisconsin

10. Arizona

11. I mean that in the nicest way.

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**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/63 "2008-11-17T20:41:18Z")

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1. Florida
2. West Virginia
3. Iowa
4. Montana
5. Wyoming
6. Hawaii
7. Ruffed Grouse
8. New York
9. Wisconsin
10. New Mexico

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**Author:** ![criminey.jicket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@criminey.jicket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/criminey.jicket)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/64 "2008-11-17T20:42:42Z")

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Too late…I think **Ellen Cherry’s** post was the 50th answer.

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**Author:** ![Redwing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@Redwing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redwing)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/65 "2008-11-17T20:42:47Z")

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1. California
2. West Virginia
3. Iowa
4. Minnesota
5. Nevada
6. Massachusetts
7. Common Loon
8. Ohio
9. Wisconsin
10. Arizona

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**Author:** ![Natty\_Bumppo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e480ec/32.png) [@Natty\_Bumppo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Natty_Bumppo)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/66 "2008-11-17T20:48:44Z")

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1. Hawaii
2. Alabama
3. California
4. Alaska
5. Alabama
6. Massachusetts
7. Cardinal
8. Michigan
9. Texas
10. Nevada

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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/67 "2008-11-17T20:51:24Z")

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> [@criminey.jicket](#):
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> Too late…I think **Ellen Cherry’s** post was the 50th answer.

Yes, **Ellen Cherry** is #50. Y’all were fast on the draw for this one!

I’ll go get it scored. I just lost two hours work because I’m a big idiot, and I need a freakin’ break. ☹

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**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/68 "2008-11-17T21:19:40Z")

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Damn! missed it.

1. Hawaii
2. Kentucky
3. Kansas
4. Colorado
5. Georgia
6. California
7. Cardinal
8. Michigan
9. Wisconsin
10. Arizona

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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/69 "2008-11-17T21:58:46Z")

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1. Name a state with great beaches.   
\*\*1. California 18

2. Florida 18\*\*

3. Hawaii 11

4. North Carolina 2

5. Michigan 1

6. Name a state with lots of rednecks.   
**2. Alabama 20**

7. Georgia 6

8. Arkansas 5

9. Mississippi 4

10. West Virginia 4

11. Texas 3

12. Kentucky 2

13. Louisiana 2

14. Tennessee 2

15. Florida 1

16. Oklahoma 1

17. Name a state where lots of food is grown.   
**3. California 25**

18. Iowa 18

19. Kansas 3

20. Nebraska 2

21. Florida 1

22. Idaho 1

23. Name a state with lots of wilderness.   
**4. Alaska 33**

24. Montana 9

25. Colorado 3

26. Florida 1

27. Idaho 1

28. Louisiana 1

29. West Virginia 1

30. Wyoming 1

31. Name a state that’s very conservative.   
**5. Texas 20**

32. Utah 13

33. Wyoming 4

34. Kansas 3

35. Oklahoma 3

36. Alabama 2

37. Georgia 2

38. Colorado 1

39. Florida 1

40. Ohio 1

41. Name a state that’s very liberal.   
**6. Massachusetts 21**

42. New York 13

43. California 11

44. Vermont 5

45. Name a state bird.   
**7. Cardinal 25**

46. Robin 7

47. Bluebird 3

48. Loon 2

49. Mockingbird 2

50. Quail 2

51. roadrunner 2

52. California Condor 1

53. Chickadee 1

54. Gold Finch 1

55. Hawaiian Goose 1

56. Oriole 1

57. Seagull 1

58. Western Meadowlark 1

59. Name a state with lots of industry.   
**8. Michigan 25**

60. New Jersey 10

61. Ohio 6

62. Pennsylvania 6

63. California 1

64. Indiana 1

65. New York 1

66. Name a state with lots of cows.   
**9. Wisconsin 26**

67. Texas 13

68. Iowa 3

69. Vermont 2

70. Wyoming 2

71. Montana 1

72. New Jersey 1

73. New York 1

74. Oklahoma 1

75. Name a state that’s hot.   
**10. Arizona 29**

76. Florida 10

77. Texas 7

78. Hawaii 2

79. Louisiana 1

80. South Carolina 1

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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/70 "2008-11-17T22:05:49Z")

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And the winner is ~~~envelope, please~~~ **42fish**! Awesome! :: flings confetti:: **42fish** got 8/10 top answers. Good job! Perfect score was 484.00

Thanks everyone! Especially to **WVmom** for an easy-peasy one to play _and_ score.

I’ll get a new one up before I leave work.

\*\*1. 42fish 438.00 \*\*  
2. Sateryn76 434.00  
3. kenner116 428.00  
4. grimpixie 412.00  
5. Paintcharge 402.00  
6. ShibbOleth 398.00  
7. pravnik 396.00  
8. El\_Kabong 392.00  
9. 3acresandatruck 390.00  
10. Sigmagirl 386.00  
11. WVmom 382.00  
12. Tangent 380.00  
12. Sternvogel 380.00  
14. twickster 376.00  
14. Thudlow Boink 376.00  
14. drm 376.00  
17. cmkeller 372.00  
18. wheresgeorge04 370.00  
19. flodnak 364.00  
20. Wargamer 362.00  
21. MsWhatsit 354.00  
22. Freudian Slit 352.00  
23. bibliophage 350.00  
24. notfrommensa 344.00  
24. Monstera deliciosa 344.00  
26. DfrntBreign 336.00  
27. Beadalin 332.00  
27. Bayard 332.00  
29. Ellen Cherry 326.00  
29. Scarlett67 326.00  
29. want2know 326.00  
32. Baker 322.00  
33. ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness 312.00  
33. NDP 312.00  
35. Elendil’s Heir 306.00  
36. Larry Borgia 300.00  
37. WormTheRed 280.00  
38. Great Dave 272.00  
39. gonzomax 268.00  
40. tdn 256.00  
41. LilyoftheValley 244.00  
42. jali 236.00  
42. Gangster Octopus 236.00  
44. Roland Orzabal 232.00  
45. Dolores Reborn 228.00  
45. InvisibleWombat 228.00  
47. Spoons 216.00  
48. gonzoron 214.00  
49. Fretful Porpentine 152.00  
50. Harmonious Discord 144.00

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**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/71 "2008-11-17T22:12:07Z")

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1. Name a state with great beaches - California (especially the beautiful rocky beaches in the north)
2. Name a state with lots of rednecks - California (see parts of northernmost California and the farmland areas)
3. Name a state where lots of food is grown - California
4. Name a state with lots of wilderness- California
5. Name a state that’s very conservative - California (Orange County and other parts)
6. Name a state that’s very liberal - California (San Francisco, Hollywood)
7. Name a state bird - California Condor (not the state bird, the California Quail is, but…)
8. Name a state with lots of industry - California (probably a lot more industry than any other place mentioned)
9. Name a state with lots of cows - California (California currently has a commercial about their “happy cows”)
10. Name a state that’s hot - California (Death Valley, anyone?)

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**Author:** ![kenner116](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@kenner116](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenner116)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/72 "2008-11-17T22:20:44Z")

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#3! I don’t expect to do this well ever again! Thanks WVmom!

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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/73 "2008-11-17T22:25:14Z")

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> [@ShibbOleth](#):
>
> 1. Name a state with great beaches - California (especially the beautiful rocky beaches in the north)
> 2. Name a state with lots of rednecks - California (see parts of northernmost California and the farmland areas)
> 3. Name a state where lots of food is grown - California
> 4. Name a state with lots of wilderness- California
> 5. Name a state that’s very conservative - California (Orange County and other parts)
> 6. Name a state that’s very liberal - California (San Francisco, Hollywood)
> 7. Name a state bird - California Condor (not the state bird, the California Quail is, but…)
> 8. Name a state with lots of industry - California (probably a lot more industry than any other place mentioned)
> 9. Name a state with lots of cows - California (California currently has a commercial about their “happy cows”)
> 10. Name a state that’s hot - California (Death Valley, anyone?)

Do you live there? I’ve never been, but someday…

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**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/74 "2008-11-17T22:25:36Z")

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Better than I expected, with “roadrunner” for state bird. Ah well – if I’d gone with Pennsylvania’s ruffed grouse, I wouldn’t have gotten any points at all for that.

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**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/75 "2008-11-17T22:27:41Z")

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> [@twickster](#):
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> Better than I expected, with “roadrunner” for state bird. Ah well – if I’d gone with Pennsylvania’s ruffed grouse, I wouldn’t have gotten any points at all for that.

Well, you’d have gotten style points, at least…

Meanwhile, another top ten! Another hundred or so more of these things, I might actually win one.

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**Author:** ![Great\_Dave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/46a35a/32.png) [@Great\_Dave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Dave)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/76 "2008-11-17T22:33:59Z")

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> [@ShibbOleth](#):
>
> 1. Name a state with great beaches - California (especially the beautiful rocky beaches in the north)
> 2. Name a state with lots of rednecks - California (see parts of northernmost California and the farmland areas)
> 3. Name a state where lots of food is grown - California
> 4. Name a state with lots of wilderness- California
> 5. Name a state that’s very conservative - California (Orange County and other parts)
> 6. Name a state that’s very liberal - California (San Francisco, Hollywood)
> 7. Name a state bird - California Condor (not the state bird, the California Quail is, but…)
> 8. Name a state with lots of industry - California (probably a lot more industry than any other place mentioned)
> 9. Name a state with lots of cows - California (California currently has a commercial about their “happy cows”)
> 10. Name a state that’s hot - California (Death Valley, anyone?)

I was thinking the same thing!

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**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/77 "2008-11-17T22:54:09Z")

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I always know to look at about the middle of the group for my finish. #27 this time. My streak of mediocrity continues!

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**Author:** ![Sateryn76](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\
**Post date:** [November 18, 2008, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/78 "2008-11-18T01:31:51Z")

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#2! I think I’ve reached my pinnacle!

Woot! Woot! ::raises roof::

Thanks for running these, you guys!

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [November 18, 2008, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/79 "2008-11-18T04:34:16Z")

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Hey, I moved up to #35! Each of those questions (except #7) could have been answered “Ohio,” as well. We’ve got it all!

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**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\
**Post date:** [November 18, 2008, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-states-by-wvmom-game-over/473137/80 "2008-11-18T05:00:25Z")

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I didn’t do as well as I thought I would on this one. I’ve been doing poorly lately.

Oh well, the cat feud is almost over, maybe I’ll do better there.

Huh.

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