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Clarino · 06-14-2004, 01:15 PM

Ok, I'm bored.

Recently I saw an episode of "Friends" in which Ross could not name all fifty states in the US. I laughed and poured scorn until my friend pointed out that I wouldn't be able to name them. Thinking this to be simple I took the challenge and a fortnight later, embarrassingly, I only managed Forty Six.

So a challange, without looking at a map or checking the web name all fifty states from memory. You are on your honour not to cheat. Answers to me through PM. Small prize to winner (ie, first to complete task).

Non-Americans can take part, If you want to include some biographical info (approximate age, nationality, job, gender.) I could compile some statistics.

It would also be fun to see how many of you can manage it considering the recent thread about the state of American education.

Smart arses can also attempt to name all state capitals.

Any takers?

Vessehune · 06-14-2004, 02:05 PM

Damn!! I only got 49!!

dcstep · 06-14-2004, 02:41 PM

Only 48. (That upper mid-west area sank me).

Dave

dcstep · 06-14-2004, 02:44 PM

Man, what an idiot, I left out Arizona!!

Dave

MUSICandCHARACTER · 06-14-2004, 03:15 PM

Which one did this guy leave out?

http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/%7Epavla/missingstate.mov

Jim

Tootsall · 06-14-2004, 04:36 PM

Afraid that "Maryland" did me in. Bad Canadian... back to school!

trpguyy · 06-14-2004, 05:04 PM

I learned a song a while back that lists the 50 states in alphabetical order, so needless to say, I didn't forget any. :)

Clarino · 06-14-2004, 05:42 PM

Come on guys! The TH lads are beating you! surely one or two of you can manage it!

MUSICandCHARACTER · 06-14-2004, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarino

Come on guys! The TH lads are beating you! surely one or two of you can manage it!

The THer's are lying

I had to work with my son last year. He too, learned it by song so it was fairly easy. Could I name all the Canadian Provinces? Probably not and there is a lot less of them.

Jim

dHoff · 06-15-2004, 12:33 AM

my 14 year old girl can do it and got the capitals for 45. My 11 year old son got 49. I will not say how many I got. But I will ask that Nebraska and Kentucky natives forgive me my carelesness. I promise, it was no reflection on my feelings for your great homelands.

-dH

06-14-2004, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clarino Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sheffield, England, UK Posts: 644	Pop Quiz Ok, I'm bored. Recently I saw an episode of "Friends" in which Ross could not name all fifty states in the US. I laughed and poured scorn until my friend pointed out that I wouldn't be able to name them. Thinking this to be simple I took the challenge and a fortnight later, embarrassingly, I only managed Forty Six. So a challange, without looking at a map or checking the web name all fifty states from memory. You are on your honour not to cheat. Answers to me through PM. Small prize to winner (ie, first to complete task). Non-Americans can take part, If you want to include some biographical info (approximate age, nationality, job, gender.) I could compile some statistics. It would also be fun to see how many of you can manage it considering the recent thread about the state of American education. Smart arses can also attempt to name all state capitals. Any takers?

06-14-2004, 02:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vessehune Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunnyside, WA Posts: 187	Damn!! I only got 49!! __________________ ---Brian P. Vessey--- Horn: Calichhio 1s7 Ultra; Large Bore Mouthpiece: Out on Safari

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dcstep Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 680	Only 48. (That upper mid-west area sank me). Dave __________________ Schilke '60 B1 Selmer Paris -- '57 #20 K-Modified/ '03 Concept TT w/ GR66.8B2.8 '94 Lawler TL cornet w/ Sparx 2B Conn Vintage One flugel - GR66FD www.pitpops.com www.ucm-inc.com Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest

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MUSICandCHARACTER Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 1,165	Which one did this guy leave out? http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/%7Epavla/missingstate.mov Jim __________________ Dr. Jim Fox Licensed Mental Health Therapist Mouthpiece chart: www.ibowtie.com/tmptmpccharts.html

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06-14-2004, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
dcstep Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 680	Man, what an idiot, I left out Arizona!! Dave

06-14-2004, 04:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Afraid that "Maryland" did me in. Bad Canadian... back to school!

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trpguyy Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 289	I learned a song a while back that lists the 50 states in alphabetical order, so needless to say, I didn't forget any. :)

06-14-2004, 05:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Clarino Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sheffield, England, UK Posts: 644	Come on guys! The TH lads are beating you! surely one or two of you can manage it!

06-15-2004, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
dHoff Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 68	my 14 year old girl can do it and got the capitals for 45. My 11 year old son got 49. I will not say how many I got. But I will ask that Nebraska and Kentucky natives forgive me my carelesness. I promise, it was no reflection on my feelings for your great homelands. -dH

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