15 Reasons Why Anyone Who Hates New Jersey Can Just Shut Up

New Jersey gets a lot of (undeserved!) hate. A 2015 poll by YouGov.com determined that New Jersey is the least liked state in the country, with about 40% of Americans having an unfavorable opinion of our state. The Jersey-haters out there have no idea what they’re missing, or just how incredible the Garden State is. Here are 15 reasons why anyone who hates New Jersey can just shut up.

1. There may not even be an America if not for New Jersey.

2. We brought the world music legends like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi...

3. New Jersey is paving the way for a brighter future. We have more engineers and scientists per square mile than anywhere else in the world.

5. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, phonograph and motion picture projector in his Menlo Park, New Jersey laboratory.

6. Like movies? The movie industry got its start here.

7. What about fruits and veggies? We're called the Garden State for a reason.

9. Modern paleontology got its start here.

10. New Jersey is home to Asbury Park, one of the top travel destinations in the world...

11. We are home to the nation's first shore resort.

12. Cape May is great, but all of our beaches are spectacular.

13. In fact, our entire state is pretty beautiful.

14. When you're hating on New Jersey, you're probably using one of our inventions.

15. Saying you hate New Jersey is like saying you hate diners.

Do you love New Jersey? What would you say to all the Jersey haters out there?

Kristen

Kristen is a writer, editor, and social media maven who loves her state. Born and raised in New Jersey, sharing all it has to offer is her passion. After attending Montclair State University, she continued her education online, obtaining certifications in social media management.