# The State of Illinois in denial **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 24, 2012, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836 "2012-02-24T14:00:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/21 "2012-02-24T20:10:31Z")
> [@digs](#): > > But at least we’re not Flatlanders like the OP. And we have better grammar, too, it looks like. Woah there buckaroo - we don’t claim the OP! I wanna see a driver’s license before I sign him up for another tour through our public school system. Besides - he’s probably from Indiana. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/22 "2012-02-24T20:36:29Z")
[QUOTE=digs] But at least we’re not Flatlanders like the OP. [/quote] > [@Missy2U](#): > > Woah there buckaroo - we don’t claim the OP! I wanna see a driver’s license before I sign him up for another tour through our public school system. Just because he didn’t believe you about the third dimension doesn’t mean he’s stupid. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/23 "2012-02-24T20:38:18Z")
Isn’t there a specific blog for bitching about Illinois? Seriously, I can tell who at work doesn’t have any Social Media Sites (or Social Skills), and has to whine about the world via company-wide email instead. That’s what the OP feels like… ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/24 "2012-02-24T21:02:14Z")
All I can say is, Whoa, dude, dial it back. This is the second incendiary OP posted in the Pit in just a short number of hours. I can easily see that these diatribes are going to go viral and the whole nation could be up in arms within days. Dial it back, **Vannort54** , you, sir, are playing with fire. ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/25 "2012-02-24T21:19:09Z")
> [@Missy2U](#): > > Oh come, now! Illinois is a GREAT place to live! We have many excellent things here! We have a [bean!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_Gate) We have [airports with wine bars!](http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs035/1102463494613/archive/1109298217062.html) We have a [castle!](http://bettendorfcastle.com/) We have a [pyramid!](http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/5952) We have a [nuclear power plant for cryin out loud!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zion_Nuclear_Power_Station) And let’s not forget [all of our wonderful correctional facilities](http://www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/facilities/default.shtml). > > Illinois Rocks, dude! Speaking of Illinois rocks, there’s the [fabulous quarry](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_Quarry). We used to drive over it when I was a kid, and I’d pretend there were dinosaurs working down there. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/26 "2012-02-24T21:39:48Z")
> [@rachelellogram](#): > > Speaking of Illinois rocks, there’s the [fabulous quarry](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_Quarry). We used to drive over it when I was a kid, and I’d pretend there were dinosaurs working down there. We SWAM in it back in the day. And don’t tell my mother - she’d still KILL me. And I’m almost 46 now. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/27 "2012-02-24T21:55:27Z")
I used to throw stuff down there! _:: Ducks and runs::_ ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/28 "2012-02-24T22:15:23Z")
There are other quarries, too. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/29 "2012-02-24T23:18:30Z")
> [@digs](#): > > As a Wisconsonite _(Wisconsonian? Wiscowegian? Crap, we need a name!)_, I applaud even poorly-written diatribes against Our Flatter Neighbor To The South. > **[List of demonyms for US states and territories](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_demonyms_for_U.S._states)** > > This is a list of demonyms used to designate the citizens of specific states, federal district, and territories of the United States of America. Official English-language demonyms are established by the United States Government Publishing Office (USGPO); however, many other terms are in common use. > Californios This says “Wisconsinite” is officially recommended. I thought of “Cheesehead” before looking it up, but decided that was perhaps more for Packers fans. Try “Sconnie.” ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/30 "2012-02-25T00:48:11Z")
> [@Vannort54](#): > > The state of Illinois still thinks the economy is good. There in debt up to there ass and still they do business as usual. They are all crooks no wonder the new governors mansion is the Federal Penitentiary. The city of Chicago runs the state what Chicago wants they get. To dam expensive to live there they charge you for everything i"m surprised they don’t charge you for breathing there air. Say, aren’t all the people in charge of Illinois Baby Boomers? ---
**Author:** ![iftheresaway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ecae2f/32.png) [@iftheresaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iftheresaway)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/31 "2012-02-25T01:01:18Z")
> [@Alma](#): > > Yeah, and it has [Superman](http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2090) and [Popeye](http://www.guide4chester.com/popeye.html). That’s about it, though. > [@Wheelz](#): > > Hey, we have [Dick Tracy](http://www.thetelegraph.com/sections/article/gallery/?pic=1&id=38866) now, too. > > And theirs gold in them they’re hills. > [@rachelellogram](#): > > Speaking of Illinois rocks, there’s the [fabulous quarry](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_Quarry). We used to drive over it when I was a kid, and I’d pretend there were dinosaurs working down there. How are you people forgetting the [World’s Largest Catsup Bottle](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks_Catsup_Bottle_Water_Tower)? It’s like you don’t even want tourists to understand the wonders of Southern Illinois! ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/32 "2012-02-25T01:09:09Z")
One thing I regretted about leaving St. Louis was that I never did make it over to Collinsville, Illinois for the [Horseradish Festival](http://www.horseradishfestival.net/). ---
**Author:** ![njtt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecd19e/32.png) [@njtt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/njtt)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/33 "2012-02-25T02:29:01Z")
Illinoisans: ill and annoying. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/34 "2012-02-25T02:57:16Z")
> [@njtt](#): > > Illinoisans: ill and annoying. Bite me. But I mean that in a NICE way. We’re all really polite here. Just ask tourists. We’re like TOTALLY polite. ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/35 "2012-02-25T03:48:09Z")
Don’t forget our astronaut! [http://www.il66assoc.org/attraction/launching-pad-drive](http://www.il66assoc.org/attraction/launching-pad-drive) ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/36 "2012-02-25T03:57:40Z")
> [@Missy2U](#): > > Bite me. But I mean that in a NICE way. We’re all really polite here. Just ask tourists. We’re like TOTALLY polite. Haven’t been following me while I’m trying to find the entrance to the Lincoln House parking lot in Springfield while my folks are offering opinions on whether I’m even in the right part of the city, have you? If that was you, sorry. (In fairness, that was after I’d driven an _extremely_ roundabout route to his tomb. “I’ve got it surrounded; it’s not going to get away.”) ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/37 "2012-02-25T04:14:35Z")
This is why I hate people in Illinois: Some of them think an over-cooked burger on white bread with french fries piled on top drenched cheese sauce is an acceptable meal. This is why I love people in Illinois: Some of them think thinly-sliced beef with peppers on a bun dipped in grease is an acceptable meal. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/38 "2012-02-25T05:23:05Z")
> [@Mighty\_Girl](#): > > Isn’t the State of Denial southeast of IL? > > 😉 Not sure about Denial, but we have got, or had (recently evacuated) a Cairo … ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/39 "2012-02-25T05:29:28Z")
> [@DSeid](#): > > Not sure about Denial, but we have got, or had (recently evacuated) a Cairo … Wow, that brings back memories of Huck ‘n’ Jim on the raft, wondering iffen they’d floated as far as Cairo yet… ---
**Author:** ![Indyellen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/indyellen/32/4176_2.png) [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836/40 "2012-02-25T15:24:08Z")
> [@Missy2U](#): > > Besides - he’s probably from Indiana. Hey, I resemble that remark! We don’t want him, we’re full up on our quotient of stupid already - just look in our State Legislature. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-illinois-in-denial/613836.md?page=3)