Pennsylvania - The US Explained

[@ThatIsInterestingTII]

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[@otk-4354]

As a resident of New Jersey I would not object to you ruthlessly insulting our flag for several minutes

[@otk-4354]

Also a historical fact I learned from CGP Gray. The original border along the Hudson was a bit unclear so for a time New Jersey owned Staten Island

[@kirpi7996]

@@otk-4354 As someone living in NJ too I would like the state flag to be berated for a bit because it is truly one of the worst flags in the United States.

[@imcarlosjr4898]

Yay

[@annoyingperson2255]

How bad does it smell

[@C.R.W]

Driving through Central Pennsylvania: Farm, farm, farm, farm, farm, farm, giant football stadium, 37 bars on one street, farm, farm, farm, farm.

[@neathizar9743]

*laughs in Iowan Granted, I enjoy looking at all the farms, particularly the older ones

[@Crystalsmurf]

Then you drive through central PA and it’s urban decay, abandoned coal mine, abandoned house, bar, bar, bar, meth house, bar, bar, abandoned coal mine, more urban decay.

[@ryanschumacher3448]

Aye CRW described sw mn without the large football stadium Graeme described northern minnesota. Damn the states aren't that different after all.

[@Aggromerchant]

Gotta luv it.

[@hunrgyok4229]

Don't forget the buggies the omish use

[@77mxb1]

Im surprised you didn’t talk about the civil wars northernmost battle: The battle of Schrute Farms

[@Dionisio97]

LMAOOOO

[@jamesklinger1039]

🤣

[@josephkostelac7270]

Haha that was hilarious respect!!

[@endlessfreedomful]

and now it's a b&b

[@RerememBerering]

Self styled dandies still frequent the area.

[@inceldestroyer1069]

Pennsylvania's weird because its one of the most populous states but also only has 2 big cities (philly and pittsburgh), and 3 with a population over 100,000 (allentown). The population is really spread out over chains of small cities and towns. Even Pittsburgh is only the 66th biggest city in the U.S.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

But, metro Pittsburgh is much larger. Idk what rank it is, but it's over 2 million people I believe.

[@inceldestroyer1069]

@ben brody it has 7 other cities over 100,000 at least. PA only has Allentown, Pittsburgh, and Philly over 100k

[@brandonburns5365]

@@inceldestroyer1069 Erie is over 100k

[@inceldestroyer1069]

@@brandonburns5365 the population has dropped to under 100k in recent years

[@Dansal1980]

And philly is the only City over 1million

[@kevinyuniverse]

Pennsylvania, the only state where people will say they are from using the state initials. like everyone here says “i’m from PA” but no one says “i’m from NJ”

[@tylerm6453]

That is so true and I can think of a good reason why we do it 😂 Edit: after thinking about it a little harder, I do think Marylanders will refer to it as “MD” at times

[@kilroy2517]

Because everybody abbreviates. People from New Jersey just say Jersey. California is Cali, or SoCal, etc. PA is two syllables shorter than Pennsylvania. You do sometimes hear "Pennsie".

[@TheRealMrLane]

@@kilroy2517I just say I'm from Philly. Most ppl know where that's at🤷🏾‍♂️🤣🤣

[@Tyler-vt8dr]

And people from Texas say “bitch fuck you im from Texas”

[@tracyfrazier7440]

@@tylerm6453 I have never heard MD. I hope not!

[@hollowhoagie6441]

This is the best video on PA I've ever watched, definitely the most informative and the least stereotype plagued.

[@gavind351]

What stereotypes?

[@ruckzuck6747]

Seriously! Can't agree more! proud to be pennsylvanian!

[@DiscAbledGolfer]

I'm not done watching the video yet but I haven't heard him mention scrapple yet 😂😂😂

[@pepsiwetjet1346]

Dang you’re making these a lot faster than I expected

[@willgriff]

Reading wikipedia pages is easy

[@benroth2015]

@@willgriff You haven't done much video editing have you?

[@nathanielthrush5581]

@@willgriff this dude is literally from Pennsylvania so he’s not just reading Wikipedia also video editing and writing scripts are very difficult.

[@pepsiwetjet1346]

@BorsMann nice

[@GeographyWorld]

@@willgriff There's so much work that needs to be put into making videos. It's not just reading a script.

[@boogiemcsploogie]

Pennsylvania: almost a rectangle

[@jjsdumbshit2792]

A rectangle you make when you use the other hand that your not used to.

[@zachpike1773]

Wyoming: actual rectangle

[@spencergraham-thille9896]

The amount of research that went into this is insane.

[@Aggromerchant]

He did the homework.

[@penguinsfan251]

@@Aggromerchant very little of it

[@emmalinelombardo7886]

Fun Fact: I believe Pennsylvania is one of the only states, if not the only state, that uses its acronym "PA" as a perfectly acceptable and expected way to refer to the state as a whole. It's also the state that hikers of the Appalachian Trail hate, not because of the mountains (they're itty bitty), but because there are rocks EVERYWHERE.

[@mentalrectangle]

Lots of states use their acronyms. NC definitely does. We even have natural landmarks with the acronym as part of their name, like the "NC Wall", a peak on the rim of Linville Gorge.

[@emmalinelombardo7886]

@@mentalrectangle I guess I was referring to saying "PA" as opposed to "Pennsylvania." I see it written places too, but it comes up the most in speech. Instead of saying, "I live in western Pennsylvania," you'd almost always hear, "I live in western PA."

[@CalamackLP]

I think the mountains being itty bitty is also why people hate that section of the AT.

[@lisaspikes4291]

I can vouch for the rocks! There are more rocks than dirt in PA!

[@petercorby4700]

Hey! Our mountains are perfectly happy with their size!

[@jacobengbert8914]

Pennsylvania pride is hating New Jersey

[@jjsdumbshit2792]

???

[@allengilbert7463]

Here in western PA it's hating on Ohio.

[@gavinsmith6516]

@@allengilbert7463 In south central, it’s both, but we typically make fun of Ohio when talking to people from Ohio, and we just make fun of New Jersey whenever it’s brought up. Home of the world’s worst drivers as we say.

[@bismark4288]

Damn right it is (I'm from Pittsburgh)

[@adamcg1112]

@@allengilbert7463 SW PA it's hating west virginia.

[@JamesKandler]

This is a really well produced video, I really liked the footage used for each topic, but you missed out on one particular town... Centralia, PA, home to the infamous coal fire that started in the 1960's

[@paulengstrom432]

and still burning underground.

[@JamesKandler]

@@paulengstrom432 forgot to add that, oops

[@JohnDoe-uq9ni]

coal fire in pa being notable you aint from here are you

[@cat.nouvelle]

John Doe He’s talking about the one that’s been burning for over 50 years straight, quite the notable phenomenon.

[@gsgaud]

Also great spot to ride quad/dirtbike/side-by-side 😀 been going there for years.

[@patrickmazza7055]

Intense labor history, from the Molly Maguires to the Homestead strike. Also, the PA turnpike predates the interstate system. Now part of it, the unique designation honors the history. I-76.

[@warrenjones376]

Hey Pat you know your history. Can't forget the "Whiskey Rebellion". And the PA. Department of Agriculture that laid the foundation for the federal version (USDA). Ben Franklin, first public library, mint (money) to unify the first currency systems, first volunteer fire department. First capitol up to DC. Gotta love it!

[@paulengstrom432]

@@warrenjones376 Quaker pragmatism and industriousness.

[@djricecakes6035]

You are right about the turnpike. PA is also the first to establish a state police furring the labor riots in early 1900s

[@DoodTheDoodler]

One really cool fact that I feel like could have been mentioned around 20:20 is that until 1986, no buildings was taller than the William Penn statue on top of City Hall. That agreement was broken with the construction of One Liberty Place, but then there also seem to be a losing streak for the city's sports terms. This "curse" wasn't broken until 2008 with the Phillies winning the World Series, which coincides with a mini-Will Penn being placed on the highest building in Philly at the time, the Comcast Center, around a year before. This tradition still continues with another mini-Penn on top of the Comcast Technology Center, the current highest building in the city, which shortly happened before the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018. Curse or not, all of this has effected the Philly skyline and is just some fantastic trivia

[@brianearley1863]

Whoa! A really impressive job, and I am a lifelong Pennsylvanian. If anything was missed I would say Harley-Davidson, York (Peppermint Patties), Yuengling-the oldest US brewery, Rocky, and the absurd amount of famous football players from the Pittsburgh area. And the absurd amount of famous musicians from the Philly area. The SE definitely identifies with NYC and the US east coast. The West identifies with the US Midwest.

[@supremesoldier354]

Yeah facts I was just in pottsville ( home of the yuengling brewery) And my friend lives right next to the brewery it's a really cool and the fact the whole city is on the side of a mountain is cool too I'm originally from outside philly

[@brianearley1863]

@@supremesoldier354 Man, I think Pottsville is such a cool town. That old brewery is amazing!

[@davemclaughlin2305]

Let's not forget Zippo from Bradford.

[@TheComfortInStatic_Official]

Let us not forget Altoona. Home of the Mallow Cup. 🤣

[@roopter-8119]

He pronounced Lancaster right

[@vibingonvibes8630]

A legend

[@TheRealMrLane]

i’d be more impressed if he pronounced Schuylkill correctly🤣🤣🤣

[@kylethenile]

And called Philly, Philly.

[@TheMurrmursonbottle]

he got allegheny right as well, which i had no idea how to pronounce until i heard the philly subway speaker say it

[@markrichards6863]

Maybe people in Lancaster pronounce it wrong.

[@Gzimmy26]

Broooooo!!! How could you not talk about Hershey’s chocolate? I’d argue that’s one of the most famous and most recognizable parts of PA!

[@TheRealMrLane]

He did mention it in the end. I believe he wanted little known facts that most of us from PA know but, others don't.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

Not only Hershey but Turkey Hill ice cream, Utz and Snyder of Berlin (Amish PA) chip and pretzel factories around Lancaster and York, PA.

[@nshoobs]

What’s more shocking is not mentioning the king of Prussia mall being that it is the biggest in the US

[@mandak17]

@@nshoobs The Mall of America in Minneapolis Minnesota is the largest mall in the USA. KOP is the largest on the east coast.

[@maccorcoran6632]

I’m in Philly and must say I forgot Hershey started in our state. I thought his analysis was very good

[@KevinNg-bq7mf]

I hope prosperity returns to Pennsylvania and the rest of the Rust Belt.

[@Aggromerchant]

Ah, yeah.

[@ZephyrSR]

Yeah ive lived in some of the worst reigions in PA's belt i wish it would be better

[@slinkbradshaw8674]

@Samesh Maharaj I guess we should've kept Trump in office and kept praying that things would "be great again" 🤷‍♂️

[@KevinNg-bq7mf]

@@slinkbradshaw8674 Right. Trump narrowly won this region in 2016 because he was able to appeal to the blue-collar voters. Had he delivered on his promises to "make America Great again," he would've won again.

[@gavinsmith6516]

It’s time for some good old PENNSYLVANIA STEEL!!! Please come back Pennsylvania steel. You were the best.

[@mindfulnessinmadness851]

I grew up in New Jersey, studied in Pittsburgh and now live in east PA near the jersey border. As a kid, I enjoyed the road trips my parents and I went on to explore the eastern US and learn about the histories of many places. Love this channel and hope to explore a lot more of the states.

[@gotmoore69]

A popular term for the area between Philly and Pittsburgh is pennsyltucky, its hick as hell here

[@liammcgraw6784]

"Pennsylvania is New York and LA with Alabama in between"

[@angel8165]

it is, i got so many stares when i went into one of the stores

[@penguinsfan251]

I hate that term. Philadelphia is a stinking pile of excrement.

[@marshajenakovichvania7785]

Between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, there's a little bit of Alabama

[@spathens8225]

Have you met central PA?

[@emperorpalpatine2531]

Lol I lived in Philadelphia for a while. One of my fondest memories is taking the subway to the sports complex to watch the Phillies

[@warrenjones376]

Hey Emperor little home town info. He's the reason why we booed Santa Claus: www.sbnation.com/2018/2/1/16946406/eagles-santa-claus-history-booing-snowballs Here's the question, "has anybody hit a baseball out of Veteran's Stadium"? Take a minute to think about it before you read on. It wasn't Greg Luzinski. www.mlb.com/cut4/an-ode-to-willie-stargell-the-man-who-didn-t-just-hit-pitchers-but-took-away-the The ball hit in the 700 level just under the bell, another 13 ft. and it would of been in the parking lot. They put a star up where it occurred. But, no one has smacked one out of Veteran's Stadium. It was by a member of a Pennsylvania team...lol.

[@michaelbanks898]

I too am a Philly expat. The Broad Street Line has me nostalgic.

[@jasonfullerton7763]

Just take a deep breath in any public bathroom with your eyes closed, and it is almost like you are back on that jawn.

[@warrenjones376]

@@jasonfullerton7763 What's red, white & blue and smells like urine?.....SEPTA! lmao

[@warrenjones376]

@@michaelbanks898 A lot of people who wasn't from Philly but lived awhile were students at Temple U. Did you know the Broad Street line is the only line that stay completely under ground. That's from start to finish. The Frankford-Market line is elevated from the Bridge ST. terminal or call the "El". It becomes a subway after the Spring Garden stop. Boston had the first subway system, 1897. New York followed in 1906. This followed by philly in 1917. Stay way cool Mike!

[@noahschrader7577]

This is sooo great and I hope you are able to continue it for the rest of the country!

[@kc_1018]

Pennsylvania has beautiful landscapes.

[@gavinsmith6516]

That’s why I love Pennsylvania. It’s beautiful, it’s my home, and I’m proud to be from such an incredible state.

[@BillyMartin4Life]

"Pennsylvania is Philadelphia in the east, Pittsburgh in the west, and Alabama in the middle" is the phrase I hear when people summarize what the state is

[@gavinsmith6516]

I live in central PA, and the rural areas really are beautiful. You just don’t get that in Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Next time you find yourself in rural PA, even somewhere with a lot of tourists like Gettysburg, take some time to admire the beauty of the state. I probably have some bias but still. I had to look up what the phrase meant because I haven’t heard it before though.

[@orguksilverbeard7658]

Live in Northumberland and I agree with this

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Yes, a phrase created to try and label those of us outside of the cities as uneducated hillbillies because we don't vote for the same people the cities do. I'll put it this way. In 2016, 56 of PA's 67 counties voted some majority of red. Of the remaining 11, four were Philadelphia and its suburbs, a couple of counties north of Philadelphia that pretend they are Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. The entire rest of the state pretty heavily wanted Trump as President (as in 60% or more of the population voted for him). Despite that, he only won by 44k votes. That's how divided in culture and views the state is. Note how when it comes to our share of the recent riots, they all occur in cities. That's because none would dare try such things in the rural areas because they'd be met by several dozen, or even hundreds, of very heavily armed citizens backed up by the local police force. Recently, a group that was passing through my county caused some trouble and their friends back in their home state were calling for the group to attack and burn certain places. Over 400 citizens, most of them armed, responded by moving to protect those places, backed up by the local police. The group went on their merry way with no further trouble. Also, please don't misconstrue what I'm saying as me trying to bring politics in from outta nowhere. Just for me, politics is one of the easiest ways to demonstrate the difference between the cities/suburbs, and the remaining majority of the state. Philidelphia can also be demonstrated to be different by the fact that it is the only place in the state where you must have a CCP to open carry as it is a "city of the first class", a term that was created solely for it.

[@crlarkin95]

I always say Kentucky in the middle and in general call it Pennsyltucky

[@brianearley1863]

I agree here that the middle of Pennsylvania is really beautiful. As for uneducated, well Penn State is in the exact center of the state after all. There is, however, a sharp political divide in the state. In some places there is almost a palpable tension in the air-a sense that arguments over politics could break out any second.

[@quintonlaughman9767]

Hello and thanks from York, PA! You hit on a lot of good topics that could spawn hours of content. Our plural for people is yous and we drink 'worter.' I like living in a small city (45,000) and being able to get to Baltimore in 40 minutes, DC in an hour and a half, Philly in two and a half. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@vibingonvibes8630]

Red rose beats white rose

[@TheJaiNetwork]

Isn’t that where baby girl Lisa is from on 90 day fiancé? Your representation is horrible ..just saying

[@Aggromerchant]

I and my closest friends are from New England. We've always found Pennsylvania fascinating. Great old state.

[@bismark4288]

I'm from Pittsburgh

[@Jynectic]

It suck

[@stephaniepersin4145]

@@bismark4288 I live out in the suburbs in a small house that was owned by my great grandfather who was a coal miner. Now it’s yuppieville out here.

[@TheJaiNetwork]

you Need new friends and to travel more

[@colinmontgomery1956]

@@bismark4288 , me too.

[@MrRoljer2004]

The first two historically black colleges come from Pennsylvania. Cheyney University founded in 1837 and Lincoln founded in 1854.

[@colinmontgomery1956]

Quite right, Roland.

[@samurai215]

Why are there black colleges? Doesn't seem very inclusive.

[@MrRoljer2004]

@@samurai215 just as inclusive as your traditional schools like Ohio State or Alabama.

[@kennylafortune63]

@@samurai215 troll

[@RK-cj4oc]

@@kennylafortune63 I am European. What he said makes sense tho? Are they "black" colleges because they were founded by a black guy? Or were they black only colleges?

[@lifenstuff1748]

As someone from Lancaster I am so overjoyed that he pronounced it correct. You’ve earned yourself a sub good sir

[@chellefell1331]

Same!!! I hate when people pronounce it incorrectly 🤣

[@caseclosed9342]

I lived in PA for 22 years. You did a good job summing it up in less than a half hour!

[@bobbidunn8512]

Carter: Thanks so much for this series. I can tell you have done A LOT of work and I, for one, appreciate it. If all goes well, I am planning a massive road trip in 2021, the Northeast being a big part. Your Pennsylvania video has persuaded me to spend an extra day driving through the western portion. Thanks, again!

[@Cabiiiito]

Can confirm, there’s a ton of Wawas here in central Florida

[@desertfox195]

Can also confirm that there are a lot of sheetz in Ohio

[@patgreene8770]

I always thought there was only one or two Wawas in Florida. That’s really great to hear, great establishment

[@patgreene8770]

@Mario Walker904 wow! Really, that’s actually amazing to hear. Wawa is such a commonplace to get lunch or breakfast here in Chester County, PA. Do Floridians love it as much?

[@ulrichvonliechtenstein6138]

I'm from PA, and I've never seen a Wawa.

[@zachmunch4807]

Its there cause all the old people who have retired from this area wanted their hoggies

[@bonecanoe86]

I am from Pennsylvania; I think the biggest dividing line in the state is Blue Mountain; to the northwest of the ridge is culturally Appalachia, to the southeast of the ridge is culturally East Coast, broadly speaking. Also, people from the Philly area are barely aware that the rest of the state exists; they are more linked to New Jersey and even New York. Except for people who have a house in "the Mountains", meaning the Poconos.

[@MTBOSS09]

I would know I from the poconos

[@Slicknewt]

Lol "the mountains" as if there aren't real mountains in PA. Go take a hike or a ride in carbon county buddy it's the mf hills

[@yankeetango]

Ha, yeah, I'm from suburban Philly and as far as I know, the state only goes as far west as Lancaster!

[@davemclaughlin2305]

Some people from the Philly area - not all. Some like to know where they live

[@1113-f7o]

Centralia PA is still burning underground I believe

[@stephaniepersin4145]

It still does and people sneak in there. There are abandon parts of tunnels from the old Pennsylvania Turnpike and some people actually camp there.

[@ratedRblazin420]

I live very close to Centraila and it is indeed still burning and will be for a very long time.

[@averybordner9532]

They destroyed the highway tho

[@gavind351]

And that's how Silent Hill happened!

[@Byronic19134]

Yeah that's where democrats are still burning the uncounted Trump votes.

[@BradleyGearhart]

Wonderfully done. Makes me proud to be Pennsylvanian.

[@GeographyKing]

Hey man great video! My new favorite channel!

[@aidenharris4343]

Heya! PA native here, great job on the video, one of the well researched ones I’ve seen so far. Your pronunciation of Wilkes-Barre was correct, there is a small bit of consensus on how it’s pronounced; but it’s not big enough of a thing that we all debate about it. I’m from the Harrisburg area, and I’ve always heard the name pronounced Wilkes-“Bear” but I’ve heard news anchors call it Wilkes-“Berrie” and others as well so either’s fine. Gotta say though, you nailed the pronunciation of Lancaster perfectly! I genuinely do not hear or see that often, well done

[@tpresto9862]

One of Wilkes-Barre's namesake was Isaac Barré, who pronounced his name "Barrie." So while "Wilkes-Bear" is often used -- even among a large number of Wilkes-Barre residents -- it s objectively incorrect if the city name was meant to honor Isaac Barré (and, BTW, John Wilkes).

[@andrewt138]

I moved to South Central Pennsylvania from West Virginia in 2019 and I love it so far. I find the rural mountain life mixed with Amish life to be incredibly peaceful and relaxing. The Amish food is to die for!

[@jamieheim8009]

The best in the country

[@davemclaughlin2305]

So true. I'm lucky to be able to have it - and the furniture is top notch too

[@steveb.8491]

I moved to SCPA (South Central PA) from Massachusetts and I love it here. He talks about how PA is densely populated, but comparing it to Mass...no comparison. I am proud to consider myself a Pennsylvanian. New England is nice...but not nearly as nice as PA. The biggest difference is with the people of PA. Much warmer than New England. More of that Appalachia feel than Northeast. I can't speak for Eastern PA (East of Lancaster) since I don't go there much, but I assume that part is a little more like New England. SCPA is a great blend of Mid-Atlantic and Appalachia. Not so rural that you can't find a Giant or Weis within 10-15mi but not so damn populated that you feel like a sardine.

[@rambunctiousbearguy]

You’re getting these out really fast. keep it up! Edit: he didn’t keep it up

[@jjsdumbshit2792]

Yeah!

[@bluesriderDF]

I'm 54 and have lived in PA my entire life. This was a great video, thanks!

[@cowboycurtis2229]

This was interesting and all... but you missed the most famous landmark of all... Shady Maple Smorgasbord.

[@dferver]

Butler, PA home of Pullman rail cars, & the 1st Willies Jeeps rolled off the line in Butler. Butler is placed directly above Pittsburgh (45 minute drive north), and shaped like a dog-eared rectangle.

[@pikapie7227]

I love the fact that you mentioned my hometown of Greensburg! There is a small "village" right outside of Greensburg called Hannahstown which was the sight of the first courthouse west of the Appalachians. It was also the seat of Westmoreland County. In fact Westmoreland County was huge back in the 1700s, encompassing the area that Virginia claimed on the map you showed in the beginning! The settlement was attacked by Seneca Indians and the courthouse was moved go a settlement a few miles away called "Newtown" which was renamed "Greensburg" because many of the soldiers who served under Gen. Nathaniel Green in the Revolutionary War moved there.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

I haven’t been in Greensburg in about 7 years. Usually go to Laurel Highlands via Route 18 and then Route 40.

[@djricecakes6035]

Lots of villages in westmoreland were coal and railroad towns.

[@penguinsfan251]

Greensburg is where I was born. Nice town.

[@timberich1647]

Finally some Westmoreland County people! What's up! I was born and raised in Yough School District!

[@gavind351]

Youngwood: *sad train museum noises*

[@MrAsianPie]

Scranton is also known for Steamtown, which hold many preserved steam locomotives.

[@SuperExponential]

zzzzzzzzzzzz

[@MrSkeltal268]

It’s also home to my favorite band, Scrantonicity 2

[@kingcarlos7048]

@Stuart Aaron There's a Railroader's Museum in Altoona

[@BurghMurph]

Awesome video bud! As a pittsburgher my entire life, this was crazy informative!! I learned more about my home state from your 20 min video than I did in my entire school career. Bravo

[@maryann2600]

So glad you mentioned about the pierogies. I've come to learn that the steak salad with french fries is regional too. Much ❤ from Pittsburgh!

[@seamusc3]

As someone who hasn’t lived in PA very long, this was really interesting. Thanks!

[@jr2280]

Glad I didn't have to wait long for my state.

[@jjsdumbshit2792]

Same

[@dylanbryan9074]

If he goes by when our state/territory/and federal district, I’ll be waiting here for a while since Oklahoma was like the 46th state

[@austinknox8088]

Mine is 38 unfortunately

[@geodavras]

mine is the 48th ahhh

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Mine is 15th

[@jjsdumbshit2792]

At least mine was 1

[@coolzxr]

#2 live #??? born

[@f.michaelbremer-cruz2708]

As a fan of history who grew up in Harrisburg who has since moved elsewhere, I tip my proverbial hat to you for this video. It was so well done--in less than a half hour, you cover so much of what makes Pennsylvania a great state.

[@WaffleMonster-ku1rp]

I'm so grateful that you make these videos cuz I'm a knowledge hungry person and you're like the only person who creates videos like these so thankyou 😌

[@aSandwich.13]

Proud yinzer here, awesome video!

[@MrTwarner]

“Lots of potholes” As someone who moved to PA from Michigan, the roads here are fantastic. I don’t need to get a realignment every 6 months like I did back home.

[@kilroy2517]

You mean Michigan is worse!?

[@MrTwarner]

@@kilroy2517 Michigan’s roads are so bad the state has been converting some of the paved roads near where I grew up back to gravel because they have so many potholes

[@Myemnhk]

MI is probably one of the only states that can outdo our shitty road lmao

[@stephaniepersin4145]

Erie and Presque Isle State Park, a 7 mile peninsula jutting out in the lake is quite beautiful in summer. The sunsets and small waves of the lake makes for a great daytrip from SW PA where I live.

[@randomdudestudios7637]

A lot of people don’t think about it but I’ve been to Pittsburgh a few times and that is got to be one of the best cities out there seriously underrated

[@kristaselene]

Excellent video! Props for using rarer shots of Pittsburgh including my area. Looking forward to watching your entire series.

[@confusedowl297]

Pennsylvania seems like a really cool place with a lot of diversity! It's definitely a place I would visit if I got the chance!

[@MTBOSS09]

You should

[@thurstonhowelllll948]

Pittsburghs solution to everything is stick a potatoe in it or put up a stop sign

[@stephaniepersin4145]

All state parks in Pennsylvania have free admission and are plentiful.

[@confusedowl297]

@@stephaniepersin4145 Cool!

[@stephaniepersin4145]

@@thurstonhowelllll948 in Pittsburgh they put chairs in parking spaces to reserve it for their cars. Anyone that uses “jag off”, yin’s guys phrases, and know what Kennywood’s open means, is a real SW PA person.

[@L_mattox]

Fun fact: Based on William Penn's original claims, Pennsylvania was supposed to stretch from a bit north of modern buffalo NY, to a bit south of modern Baltimore MD.

[@TheOneTrueJade]

PA resident here, really great video you put together. I love that you crushed the various dialects within the state, and said got Lancaster right. I also love that you managed to squeeze Pennsyltucky in there, its worth noting. My only miss to call out would be another pronunciation education for all in calling out America's oldest brewery Yuengling. I bet Dr. Oz doesn't know how to say it.

[@KingOfTheDerp]

You literally nailed everything right, liked the mentioning of State College, George Washington's crossing in Bucks, the Cathedral of Learning's Nationality rooms, potholes, and properly using "'PA" right. Super good summary!

[@DrBeauHightower]

Love it

[@liamtahaney713]

Life long PA resident. This is a very in depth video and I can tell you have a lot of respect for our state. Thanks!

[@lucymiller6616]

#1 in trash importation. Yeah!

[@codytrim5402]

You are my favorite channel! I just binged all your stuff. I’m so excited for more of these vids.

[@shade0762]

I have lived in PA, OH,DE, TX and currently FL and spent a great deal of time in MA, CA and NV… I can say these videos are incredible and accurate. Thanks so much for reminding us of how interesting each state is.. I cannot wait to see more.

[@coppersulphate002]

Which state was your favorite?

[@shade0762]

@@coppersulphate002 hard to say.. PA is home and my family is there and it is very diverse. Florida has a great climate (I love summer) and Texas had some really wonderful people... I believe those would be the top three for me... although I think California is the most diverse and beautiful ..... so I am really torn

[@corvus1374]

The land of northeastern Ohio, where Cleveland is, was called the Western Reserve, because it was claimed by Connecticut. There used to be a college in Cleveland called Western Reserve University. It's now called Case Western Reserve. The backdrop of PNC Park, where the Pirates play, is a beautiful view of the river confluence.

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

One big thing about New Jersey that I'd like to see mentioned is that not everyone in the state is like the people shown in The Jersey Shore TV show.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Haha

[@PerthTowne]

MOST people in the state are not like the people in the Jersey Shore TV show.

[@boogiemcsploogie]

North Jersey is beautifully forested

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

@@boogiemcsploogie I grew up in North Jersey in Sussex County.

[@Aggromerchant]

Jersey is absolutely amazing, but the video is about PA.

[@lindsay5601]

Thank you so much for making these videos! Pennsylvania has a lot of very interesting history and is a state I will always suggest for people to visit.

[@cjmorganfla]

As a native Yinzer, and a member of the pittsburgh diaspora living in another state, thank you for making me homesick and putting the steel city in the spotlight.

[@cat.nouvelle]

This was a really amazing video. The only thing I kinda wish you had covered was Kinzua Dam, an important hydroelectric dam providing power along the Allegany River, important for protecting Pittsburgh from flooding, and with quite the controversial past in regards to its construction and the forced moving of many Seneca people. Otherwise though this was a really cool and comprehensive video!

[@SM-cs2my]

This is a great video! I grew up in southeastern PA and now I'm going to school in Pittsburgh and it's really great to see how diverse the state is

[@davidmurdock6098]

Looking forward to watching more of this series!

[@BluescreenLKE]

Thank you so much for the content my friend. I'm 2 weeks new to your channel and Ive been watching this series as soon as they drop! Keep it up keep striving. We as your fans will help you to grow! Your vocals are good, production value is great!

[@edwardmiller4709]

You didn't mention South Street in Philadelphia, a very cool place to visit and Oregon Ave. in same, the best cheesesteaks in the world.

[@stayswervin554]

Stop lying the Papi store has the best steaks

[@KristianWontroba]

Thanks for the Uniontown name drop. My hometown! :D

[@dc9631]

Same!

[@Mark_Cadden]

Erie born and raised. Amazing and thorough video. Well done

[@Tyler-vt8dr]

Dude this series is awesome! Thank you so much! I was just talking last week about how I want to become a history teacher to teach individual states history.

[@ArdisTravel]

You'll find both Wawa and Sheetz in the Lehigh Valley, Reading and Lancaster areas.

[@mamamogul8598]

Yes right alongside local chains Turkey Hill and Rutters

[@ragnarok2160]

And now even in the Pocono mountains with several sheets trying to move in on wawa territory

[@SolracCAP]

Appreciate all the effort in your videos. Don't burn yourself out making these videos this fast and at this quality!

[@jdcjeep47]

You did an awesome job on this video!!! As a resident of Pennsylvania and also a manager at Sheetz, thank you!!!

[@marshacarson3055]

I have enjoyed your videos. I was born and raised in southwestern PA. I moved to Delaware 26 years ago. Great job on both my states. Looking forward to learning more about New Jersey in your next video.

[@allison5653]

I’m from Wilkes-Barre and can confirm there’s absolutely no consensus on the city’s pronunciation

[@ryansimasek5480]

Same. I'm from Mountain Top but I always go with Bear. Could go Bear, Berry, or Bearuh. Just don't say Bar lol.

[@pamevans8001]

I grew up there and you do hear it pronounced differently. we said Bearuh in my neighborhood.

[@searingxheretic]

I grew up in Scranton, and we always pronounced it Wilkes-Barry. Agreed, I have heard it pronounced many different ways.

[@bcubed72]

"Wilkes-Burrah?"

[@ryanflaim8793]

Lol even the sports announcers for the Wilkes-Barre penns and rail riders dont know

[@VeloHvH]

im from an area 15-20 mins from lancaster and its rlly interesting how amish culture blends with us everyday people. also we still say jawn out here even tho we are an hour from philly

[@jamesomalley9487]

Could you have guests from the states like how Geography Now has guests from each country?

[@chauneyphillips956]

Great idea!

[@RenegadeShepard69]

Wow that'd be awesome!

[@ciyrainshgaming507]

That would be cool

[@jjsdumbshit2792]

Would be cool

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

I would've volunteered for my state : D

[@Rctm13]

Great video you covered EVERYTHING lol. I’m from Philly and I’m moving to Lebanon soon. Really looking forward to the change of scenery and culture.

[@tnickknight]

Pittsburgh is Americas most underrated cities

[@stephaniepersin4145]

I’m from there.

[@californiamade5608]

So many people left that place though.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

@@californiamade5608 it’s much more prosperous than many places.

[@michaelkenyon3372]

home of the most polite drivers IMO. the highways are confusing, everyone has to deal with it, so they are very blinker friendly (unlike new jersey).

[@stephaniepersin4145]

@@michaelkenyon3372 we have a lot of roads that are made around hills and Pittsburgh has many bridges to accommodate the traffic that goes over three rivers that meet at the point. Philly is basically flat and Society Hill is very walkable. You also have one river which is easier to maneuver around.

[@chelechele5871]

Great video! From PA myself but visiting every state in the US is on my bucket list. Subbed 😊

[@misterm5325]

Wawa does cross into "sheetz territory" in certain places. There is a new Wawa in Morgantown and a location in Hamburg which I would say is well into Sheetz turf.

[@harktischris]

randomly came across this channel via delaware, and now this, and if you actually manage to get through all 56 states and territories, mad props to you. you got my subscription anyhow

[@dannybee5]

Watching from Lancaster, and no, I'm not Amish. Also, props to you for the correct pronunciation of Lancaster.

[@cowboycurtis2229]

You're replying to a youtube video... I think it's pretty much implied that you're not Amish. :D

[@dannybee5]

@@cowboycurtis2229 well it was a joke, obviously. XD

[@TheMilesYiengst]

Excellent pronunciation of every city! I'm aware some of those small towns listed are difficult, but you nailed it!

[@yankiwi9116]

8:49 You said "Lancaster" right! Also, Wilkes-Barre is pronounced [Wilks-Berry]

[@brianearley1863]

Yup! I’m from Lancaster. The easiest way to spot an outsider is the mispronunciation of the name. Correctly pronounced here! Solid research!

[@glen1555]

I pronounced it wilkes bear was told it was wilkes Barry . Nice video, lived near Harrisburg for 10 years . You didnt mention Turkey Hill which is the other chain of convenience stores. Or not being able to buy alcohol in a supermarket or convenient stores

[@jasonfullerton7763]

A friend was in Lancaster for training, and stopped by for dinner before heading to PHL to go home. He asks why everyone says the name of the city wrong. "You mean 'lang-kust-er'? You're the one saying it wrong with your fancy 'lan-cast-er'!" My friends from not here have always gotten a kick out of my accent: Wuder and hoe-gees. Drinkin' sum cawfee. Queue-pons at the ack-a-me (I dropped that one on purpose because even I think that sounds bad, don't tell Aunt Mary Pat).

[@ArtOfRoar]

Black Philly calls it Wilkes Bear. White Philly calls it Wilkes Berry so one of use has been saying it wrong all along :) Wait...what am I saying! Black Philly doesn't say it at all!! We don't even know where that 'ish is! If we did say it, we'd probably call it Wilkes Buick (local joke) but we also say Hunninton Park and Oluney so it's probably us! Our Bad!! :D

[@TheRealMrLane]

He's from PA, I except him to pronounce it correctly 🤣🤣🤣

[@BCM16AR]

I love that I was born in PA (Delco) and still live here in Kennett Square. The history and beauty is truly remarkable. You did a fantastic job showcasing our wonderful state.

[@oriolephan]

The capital region is usually called South-Central PA (Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin, Cumberland, Adams and York) not Southeastern. Southeastern is usually reserved for the the Philly area the Capital Region associates with Baltimore instead of Philly. So yes in South Central Pa. We cheer for Baltimore teams. Except for football which is pretty split between the Ravens, Eagles and Steelers.

[@Mr11james22]

This was a great video. I too am from Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh to be exact. Man when I say I smiled all the way through the video 🙂😊 believe me, cause I did. This a such a good coverage of the entire state. Good job, honestly. I have always been proud from being from PA, but even more so now with this video to sum up the state.

[@smileygnome7329]

Mark my word, Pennsylvania will be instrumental in leading the world in the decade ahead.

[@ulrichvonliechtenstein6138]

Uhmm okay....

[@squirlboy250]

Please elaborate. Why would you want us to mark your word?

[@Steve-zc9ht]

That would be Florida

[@fredflintstone2234]

How?

[@jimh781]

You’re right though. Its going to be instrumental in a variety of national movements in the next decade, specifically in environmental adaptation, in the education and healthcare crisis, and in the restructuring of the judicial system. Im not sure about the world though.

[@patrickwentz8413]

You used many of the points I posted on your community page so you get an A+ for this video. Great job!

[@rob46711]

Having been born in Allentown, I always look forward to when I can get back to visit. I still have quite a few relatives living there.

[@darthmoll1225]

Amazing video! I'm from PA and you did amazing!

[@edwardmiller4709]

You're doing a nice job with these so far. Pa. is a nice place to visit. The people are usually very nice to strangers. I was a professional musician for years and played in Pa. a lot in some bands. I always liked going there. I live in southern Delaware, a suburb of Philly.

[@ln5321]

Great video on my home state. Nice to see a video that covers the state as a whole, without focusing too much on Philadelphia.

[@mostdopecaptain3350]

I’m a fan of Pennsylvania, my lady is from there. I’ve driven through it probably 15 times. One time I was driving from Massachusetts to North Carolina and I had to stop for gas around 2:30am and my gps took me to a gas station that was closed, nothing else at the intersection and no other gas stations within the distance that I had enough gas to get to. So I had to sleep in my car until 7am when the gas station opened. I just remember it being eerily dark and quiet but also peaceful. I smoked a blunt and passed out and woke up to 2 cars in the parking lot, one worker and one customer. Whenever I drive through people seem nice. Love Pittsburgh, don’t forget the H or you’ll get smacked in your face!