Do New Yorkers hate New Jersey more than the rest of America?

I'm from New Jersey, and New Jersey is a wonderful state in many ways. It is mostly suburb, which means it is mostly like ALL OTHER STATES. However, there are also many rural and scenic areas of New Jersey, tons of shoreline, and lots of state parks. read more

But I don't think the dislike is particular to NJ. New York is probably the most diverse place in the country or even on the planet, and New Yorkers are very tolerant. However, New Yorkers do tend to disparage two groups. read more

New Yorkers hate the bridge and tunnel crowd (people coming in from the tri-state area who don't live in the city) New Jerey residents hate the New Yorkers who flock to the shore every summer. As someone who used to guard on the shore when I was in college and now lives in NYC I can relate to both sentiments. read more

Florida, New Jersey and Texas are ones that spring immediately to mind, so it kind of makes sense that a TV show would jump on the chance for easy laughs off that combo joke: neighbours hate each other and New Jersey is the 'armpit of America'. read more