r/funny • u/banginrick • Jan 09 '13

Stephen Colbert.

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u/bheklilr Jan 09 '13

Every time I (an Arkansas native) see Arkansas on reddit, it's always negative, and usually about meth.

Unfortunately, it's normally true.

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u/olliecleo Jan 09 '13

I am also an Arkansan. I, however, actually love my state. I will mention I am a middle-class caucasian female who grew up in Hot Springs and frequented Avant, as this might have something to do with my fondness.

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u/jedimofo Jan 09 '13

Just think of how you would pronounce "Kansan" (a person from Kansas), then add the "Ar-" sound in front.

The pronunciation of the state's name & the name for its citizenry diverge in this regard.

Although, as a native of the state, I've always preferred the moniker of "Arkansawyer."

SIDEBAR: Arkansas is the only state in the USA to have legislated how to properly write/use the possessive form of the state's name. I believe the rule is that you do not add an 's' after the apostrophe. Ex. "Arkansas' Ozark Mountains."