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** The same applies to Alaska and Maine, who are so close that Alaska offers to start refering to the continental US as "... the lower 47".
--> '''Florida''': I think Alaska found his brother bear!
--> '''Florida''': I think Alaska found his brother bear!
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* TheNapoleon: Tiny, angry, and spontaneously apparates when Florida insinuates he is a part of Conneticut and Massachusetts.
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* TheNapoleon: Rhode Island. Tiny, angry, and spontaneously apparates when Florida insinuates he is a part of Conneticut and Massachusetts.
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* TheNapoleon: Tiny, angry, and spontaneously apparates when Florida insinuates he is a part of Conneticut and Massachusetts.
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** When Wisconsin says he passed the CROWN[[note]]Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair[[/note]] Act, the other states ask what that is. Tennessee and Louisiana step in to explain that CROWN laws prevent employers from penalizing Black workers for wearing natural hairstyles (afros, cornrows, Bantu knots, etc.). Loui even drops his usual drunken swagger to do so. The others look at them like they've grown three heads, as Tennessee and Louisiana are not historically known for being at the forefront of social issues, but both states have significant Black populations.
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* TheAlcoholic: Loui and Wisconsin always have a drink in hand.
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* TheAlcoholic: Loui and Wisconsin Louisiana is always have portrayed with a drink cup in hand.his hand and constantly tries to solve problems using daiquiris. In one episode, he suggests throwing a daiquiri party to encourage children to break a strike.
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* UsefulNotes/AmericanAccents: Exaggerated to the nth degree.
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* UsefulNotes/AmericanAccents: Exaggerated States played by Ben Brainerd speak with exaggerated versions of their state accent. Location-based characters like Hawaii and Puerto Rico speak with their location's accents as well. Government and other characters that aren't tied to the nth degree.locations usually use their actor's accent.
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* {{Sleepyhead}}: Initially, Georgia was almost always shown with a blanket and half-asleep.
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* {{Sleepyhead}}: Initially, Georgia was is almost always shown with a blanket and half-asleep.either half-asleep or straight-up sleeping.
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* DC/Gov: TheStraightMan. The closest thing the states have to a leader, he tries (and inevitably fails) to maintain order. Gov was originally known as DC but changed his label because he represents the federal government and not the actual city of Washington, DC, who has since become a separate character.
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* DC/Gov: Gov: TheStraightMan. The closest thing the states have to a leader, he tries (and inevitably fails) to maintain order. Gov was originally known as DC but changed his label because he represents the federal government and not the actual city of Washington, DC, who has since become a separate character.
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* DC/Gov: TheStraightMan. The closest thing the states have to a leader, he tries (and inevitably fails) to maintain order. Gov was originally known as DC but changed his label changed because he represents the federal government and not the actual city of Washington, DC, who has since become a separate character.
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* DC/Gov: TheStraightMan. The closest thing the states have to a leader, he tries (and inevitably fails) to maintain order. Gov was originally known as DC but changed his label changed because he represents the federal government and not the actual city of Washington, DC, who has since become a separate character.
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* EvenEvilHasStandards: When Ohio mentions that teachers are striking over a lack of air conditioning, Florida (who makes a running gag out of trying to make his own education worse, and even notes his proclivity for mistreating teachers) demands to know what's wrong with him.
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* EvenEvilHasStandards: When Ohio mentions that some of his teachers are striking over a lack of air conditioning, Florida (who makes a running gag out of trying to make his own education worse, and even notes his proclivity for mistreating teachers) worse) demands to know what's wrong with him.
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* EvenEvilHasStandards: When Ohio mentions that teachers are striking over a lack of air conditioning, Florida (who makes a running gag out of trying to make his own education worse, and even notes his proclivity for mistreating teachers) demands to know what's wrong with him.
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* DC/Gov: TheStraightMan. The closest thing the states have to a leader, he tries (and inevitably fails) to maintain order. In 2021, DC changed his label to "Gov" for clarity's sake since he represents the federal government and not the city of Washington, DC, who has since become a separate character.
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* DC/Gov: TheStraightMan. The closest thing the states have to a leader, he tries (and inevitably fails) to maintain order. In 2021, Gov was originally known as DC but changed his label to "Gov" for clarity's sake since changed because he represents the federal government and not the actual city of Washington, DC, who has since become a separate character.
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** Sometimes comes up when a state has one city that's culturally distinct from the rest of it, such as Texas turning into the left-wing Austin, who actually impresses California. California experiences this on occasion as well, with his relaxed beach mode a stark contrast to his usual uptight hipster persona.
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** Sometimes comes up when a state has one city that's culturally distinct from the rest of it, such as Texas turning into the left-wing Austin, Austin (you know it's Austin when he takes off the cowboy hat), who actually impresses California. California experiences this on occasion as well, with his relaxed beach mode a stark contrast to his usual uptight hipster persona.
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Ben has featured all 50 states and DC at least once, though he does have a core six who show up the most often:
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Ben has featured all 50 states states, DC, and DC Puerto Rico at least once, though he does have a core six who show up the most often:
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** When Florida sees that Waffle Houses are closed due to the approaching Hurricane Ian, he ''actually'' takes the storm seriously.
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** When California passes a law that allows certain courts to require people with major mental health issues to seek mental health care under penalty of law, Austin agrees with Texas that it's a bad idea.
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** When California passes a law that allows certain courts to require can potentially force people with major mental health issues to seek mental health care under penalty of law, treatment, Austin agrees with Texas that it's a bad idea.
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** When California passes a law that allows certain courts to require people with major mental health issues to seek mental health care under penalty of law, Austin agrees with Texas that it's a bad idea.
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* AbhorrentAdmirer: The Government is portrayed as such to Hawai'i, who openly hates his guts and wishes he'd leave her alone despite his attempts to get on her good side.
* AuthorAvatar: In some episoes, Ben will appear as himself to give his actual thoughts on the goings-on. Usually done for a quick BreakingTheFourthWall joke, but also done when Ben is ''extremely'' pissed off and wants to just lay into the government.
* CommonalityConnection: Hawai'i and Florida are pleasantly surprised by how much they have in common, with similar gripes regarding tourists and ineffective infrastructure, and similar climates and local foods.
* TheFriendNobodyLikes:
** Florida is considered an obnoxious embarrassment by virtually everyone but Loui and, surprisingly, Hawai'i.
** Gov is criticized relentlessly from all sides, either for being too conservative or not conservative ''enough'', often for the exact same actions, which is TruthInTelevision.
** Florida is considered an obnoxious embarrassment by virtually everyone but Loui and, surprisingly, Hawai'i.
** Gov is criticized relentlessly from all sides, either for being too conservative or not conservative ''enough'', often for the exact same actions, which is TruthInTelevision.
* NervousWreck: The poor CDC is an anxiety-ridden mess because no one ever listens to him.
** Alaska's total refusal to recognize Gov's authority, sometimes even straight-up not knowing who he is.
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* WildCard:
** Florida will argue for any side, just as long as it annoys Gov and [[ItAmusedMe amuses himself]].
** Due to representing the entire U.S. government, the good and the bad, Gov can swing between being a well-meaning dreamer, a world-weary OnlySaneMan, a greedy liar, or a completely ineffective and cowardly snake. It's the reason none of the states exactly ''like'' him.
** Florida will argue for any side, just as long as it annoys Gov and [[ItAmusedMe amuses himself]].
** Due to representing the entire U.S. government, the good and the bad, Gov can swing between being a well-meaning dreamer, a world-weary OnlySaneMan, a greedy liar, or a completely ineffective and cowardly snake. It's the reason none of the states exactly ''like'' him.
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* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: ''Florida''. He quite literally personifies the OnlyInFlorida trope, and nary an episode goes by when he doesn't reference doing something illegal, ill-advised, or both.
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* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: ''Florida''. He quite literally personifies the OnlyInFlorida trope, and nary an episode goes by when he doesn't reference doing something illegal, ill-advised, or both. When [[DayInTheLimelight spotlighted]], Tennessee proved to be one as well.
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* Texas: A gun-totin', Bible-lovin' Republican cowboy who despises California and Oklahoma and loves dodging Gov's questions.
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* Texas: A gun-totin', Bible-lovin' Republican cowboy who despises California and Oklahoma and loves dodging Gov's questions. Occasionally overtaken by the separate personality of the city of Austin, who is far more liberal and often works at cross-purposes against Texas' more conservative directives.
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* NiceHat: Wisconsin's cheese hat, later joined by Maine's lobster hat...thing and Nevada's showgirl headpiece.
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* CatchPhrase: Loui and Florida have a long-drawn out, "''Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww''!" whenever someone insults them.
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** Loui and Florida have a long-drawn out, "''Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww''!" whenever someone insults them.
** Loui and Florida have a long-drawn out, "''Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww''!" whenever someone insults them.
* GunNut: Texas loves his firearms, much to the distaste of California especially. This aspect of the character understandably gets played down when the states discuss more serious issues, such as recent mass shootings or cases of police brutality.
* MoodWhiplash: An extremely powerful one in an episode posted in late May of 2022. The states are arguing as usual, getting in snarky one-liners and petty squabbles... until Texas suddenly goes silent, looking incredibly distressed and clutching his chest. The other states immediately stop arguing, as they know "that look," and they somberly agree that "this can't keep happening." "This" being ''mass shootings'', one of which had just happened at an elementary school in Texas. The episode ends with the states all listing places where mass shootings had occurred recently across America, and asking the viewer to contact their representative to ask for better gun legislation in America.
** Texas ''stops arguing with California'' when he realizes the school shooting in Uvalde has just occurred.
** In general, even the silliest states will tone it down when talking about recent tragedies.
** In general, even the silliest states will tone it down when talking about recent tragedies.
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* RunningGag: Florida doesn't know what mountains are, even after several states try to explain it to him
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* RunningGag: RunningGag:
** Florida doesn't know what mountains are, even after several states try to explain it to him
** Florida doesn't know what mountains are, even after several states try to explain it to him
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* SitcomArchNemesis: Texas and California get along about as well as you'd expect.
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* SitcomArchNemesis: Texas and California get along about as well as you'd expect. Cali likes Austin, though.
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* ForeignCussWord: New Mexico calls Gov a ''pinche cabrón'' (fucking bastard), which Florida is surprised isn't censored.
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* ForeignCussWord: New Mexico calls Gov a ''pinche cabrón'' (fucking bastard), ([[spoiler:fucking bastard]]), which Florida is surprised isn't censored.
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* ForeignCussWord: New Mexico calls Gov a ''pinche cabrón'' (fucking bastard), which Florida is surprised isn't censored.
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* California: A self-righteous hipster kid who often clashes with the Southern states and criticizes Gov's more heavy-handed tactics (while downplaying his own).
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* California: A self-righteous hipster kid who often clashes with the Southern states and criticizes Gov's more sneaky or heavy-handed tactics (while downplaying his own).
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** Gov's exasperated or else confused "Excuse me?!" in response to anyone (usually Florida) saying something bizarre.
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** Gov's exasperated or else confused "Excuse me?!" or "Why?" in response to anyone (usually Florida) saying something bizarre.
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* New York: A street thug that's always cold, perpetually scowling (unless laughing at someone else's misery), and brusque with everyone. And he insists there's more to his state than just NYC.
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* New York: A street thug that's who's always cold, perpetually scowling (unless laughing at someone else's misery), and brusque with everyone. And he insists there's more to his state than just NYC.
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* Florida: He lives for chaos and undermining Gov at every turn, yet even Gov can't deny Florida's usefulness since he provides insight on every other state (because their residents keep moving there). Since Ben himself is from Florida, this state gets the most focus as Florida gives his commentary on what the other states are up to.
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* Florida: He lives for chaos and undermining Gov at every turn, yet even Gov can't deny Florida's usefulness since he provides insight on every other state (because their residents keep moving there). Since Ben himself is from Florida, this state gets the most focus as Florida gives his commentary on what the other states are up to.states' actions.
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** "Table History" introduces Continental Congress, the mannerly, idealistic precursor to Gov as we know him, soon known as "[[FanNickname Baby Gov]]" to the fans.
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** "Table History" introduces Continental Congress, the mannerly, idealistic precursor to Gov as we know him, soon known as "[[FanNickname Baby Gov]]" to the fans.him.
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* HeterosexualLifePartners: Among all the infighting, Florida and Louisiana (whom he calls "Loui") are genuinely close, enjoying each other's company.
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* HeterosexualLifePartners: HeterosexualLifePartners:
** Among all the infighting, Florida and Louisiana (whom he calls "Loui") are genuinely close, enjoying each other'scompany.company.
** Also Oregon and Washington State.
** Among all the infighting, Florida and Louisiana (whom he calls "Loui") are genuinely close, enjoying each other's
** Also Oregon and Washington State.
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* GogglesDoNothing: Colorado is never without his ski goggles, despite being perpetually stoned and unlikely to go skiing.
