Why is New Jersey often called "Jersey"? (Newark: live in, post office)

[jaymoney]

Why is the United States of America often called "America?"

[G1..]

Originally Posted by jaymoney

Why is the United States of America often called "America?"

Because calling it the US takes to long.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by G1..

Where they from New York or York?

York is in Pennsylvania. Or northern England.

[G1..]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

York is in Pennsylvania. Or northern England.

.....and Jersey is a city in the state of New Jersey and a Isle off the coast of Great Britain.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by G1..

.....and Jersey is a city in the state of New Jersey and a Isle off the coast of Great Britain.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey

Um...yeah, I'm aware. You actually needed to post a link? LOL.

Here's a quarter. Go buy yourself a sense of humor, G1.

[G1..]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

Um...yeah, I'm aware. You actually needed to post a link? LOL.

Here's a quarter. Go buy yourself a sense of humor, G1.

I have read your posts before .The way you respond it seems people need to give you links all the time considering how often you're incorrect.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by G1..

I have read your posts before .The way you respond it seems people need to give you links all the time considering how often you're incorrect.

That was actually pretty funny!

Of course, everyone knows the Mighty Queen is always right.

[G1..]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

That was actually pretty funny!

Of course, everyone knows the Mighty Queen is always right.

You are right about as often as the Cleveland Browns win.

[HalfFull]

Originally Posted by G1..

You are right about as often as the Cleveland Browns win.

You clearly didn't invest MQ's quarter wisely. It's OK, humor isn't your thing.

[michgc]

Am I the only one old enough to remember the old "I'm from Jersey. You from Jersey?" skits on SNL? LOL

I'm born and raised in Philly. I always call it New Jersey.