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Title: Florida- Americas Weirdest State
Source: AOL
URL Source: http://www.aolnews.com/2011/04/24/florida-americas-weirdest-state/
Published: Apr 30, 2011
Author: Ben Muessig
Post Date: 2011-04-30 02:10:54 by Armadillo
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Florida is undeniably a quirky place. But among many journalists and news junkies, the Sunshine State has developed a reputation for being the state that generates the most weird news and the weirdest weird news.
How did a state once famous for its oranges and seniors turn into a hub for all things strange?
Florida historian Gary Mormino agrees that the Sunshine State overtook California as "the new capital of weirdness" in the 1990s or 2000s.
"The rationale used to be that America tilted toward the west and all the nuts rolled to California," said Mormino, a history professor at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. "Now, perhaps, there's been a tectonic shift and America tilts toward the southeast."
Here at AOL Weird News, journalists have written more weird news stories about Florida than any other state -- and with pieces about a mom accused of driving her son's getaway car, an orthodontist who repairs turtle shells, bags of stolen dildos, and a bikini brawl at a Burger King -- it's safe to say we're doing it for good reason.
Though Florida only recently achieved recognition for producing so much weird news, the state has an odd history dating back centuries.
From Spanish colonization through American statehood, Florida played host to a variety of eccentric characters and strange happenings, like the "wreckers" who turned Key West into one of the continent's wealthiest communities by legally plundering sinking ships and auctioning their cargo.
But according to Mormino, the Florida we know today -- a "fast-paced and over-the-top" place that is, in many ways, the least southern state in the South -- only emerged in the 1920s.
Will Greenlee, the reporter who maintains the Treasure Coast Newspapers' "Off The Beat" blog, said it's unclear whether Florida actually generates more weird news than other states -- or if more weird news stories just happen to find their way into Florida newspapers.
"You may be hearing about it more (than in other states) because the open records laws are very liberal in Florida," Greenlee said. "It's easier to get access to police reports and things that might not be as accessible in other places."
Hijek's stories spotlight utterly absurd incidents, including a man arrested for allegedly masturbating atop the roof of a club and a woman accused of driving while shaving her bikini line.
"Florida is both a deep Southern state and the northernmost province of the Caribbean," said Mormino, who teaches courses on modern Florida. "Everyone seems to cluster in Florida -- you've got a million immigrants from Cuba alongside retired Jews from the northeast."
Each Floridian has a different reason for living in Florida, but according to Mormino, much of the state's strangeness comes from the fact that so many of its residents are dreamers.
"It's a 'dream state,'" he said. "It combines the American dream for immigrants with the dream of the promise of a better life or a second chance."
In Mormino's eyes, Florida is so odd because it's a place people go to escape their pasts and pursue their fantasies -- weird as they may be.
"Only California and Florida are legitimate 'dream states,'" Mormino said. "You have the sand dunes, the palm trees, and the promise of a better life ... or at least a better February."

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#1. To: Armadillo (#0)

Only California and Florida are legitimate 'dream states,'"

Being a California native with at least 14 years served,and having lived in Key West for 10 years,I am in a quandry.If you have ever been to Key West you know the population is 91% gay and 8.999% think about it.The thing about California is simple,back in the 20's,30's,40's all the folks on the east coast,and middle America that could not get their shit together,packed up and moved to California.Being in a nice new warm climate they subsequently reproduced.Now that I am in Indiana,I promise to do all I can to stay calm,lay low,avoid confrontation and otherwise chill out,with all my weapons locked n' loaded.

paddlefeet  posted on  2011-04-30   5:48:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Armadillo, get real, 4 (#0)

"Florida is both a deep Southern state and the northernmost province of the Caribbean," said Mormino, who teaches courses on modern Florida. "Everyone seems to cluster in Florida -- you've got a million immigrants from Cuba alongside retired Jews from the northeast."

Trust me, Mr Author, you won't find the NYC Jews co-mingling with the "clusters from the Caribbean." They might live in the same state & county, but they might as well be in foreign countries as far as true integration. This article is heading direct to my "not a thimble of real life experience" file.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2011-04-30   10:23:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: paddlefeet, 4 (#1)

Back when, we were on a cruise that was diverted to Key West.

Dear God.

I should not have disembarked.

Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.

Lod  posted on  2011-04-30   10:32:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: paddlefeet (#1)

Now that I am in Indiana,I promise to do all I can to stay calm,lay low,avoid confrontation and otherwise chill out,with all my weapons locked n' loaded.

Having lived in the state, what do you think of Daniels? How about his recent moves on education and abortion mills?

TooConservative  posted on  2011-05-01   8:12:52 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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