I don't know about you, but I've never been big on being called an "Idahoan." It just doesn't roll off the tongue very nicely. I admit, it's better than "Idahoer" or "Idahoian" but I simply don't like it.

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Instead, I'll find myself saying things like, "I'm from Idaho" or "resident of Idaho." I'll use as many extra words as it takes to avoid saying. "Idahoan."

This isn't a problem unique to residents of Idaho, either. Across the country, people from all states have unique names for themselves. Sometimes, it's catchy. Sometimes, it's a mouthful. Other times, it's down right confusing.

Here is a list of every state in the U.S. with every nickname their residents go by. After the list, I'll pitch my ideas for new names to use for people from Idaho instead of "Idahoans." Let's tour the country.

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What Do You Call A Person From...

If you think 'Idahoan' is bad wait until you hear what they call people from Connecticut.

Here are what you call residents of every state in America. From Alabama to Wyoming...there are certainly some strange names given. Not all of them roll off the tongue as easily as others.

Let's get to the fifty nifty United States!

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Some very unique names in there. I had never heard of Nutmeggers before. Same with Bay Staters. Have I been living under a rock?

After some reflection, and our little tour of the country, I think I have landed on the perfect new nickname to call people from Idaho.

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Henceforth, I suggest we go by Idahoosiers. I think it goes nicely for our friends in Indiana, why not steal some of their swag? It's got a great ring to it, and it's not "Idahoans."

That not your thing? How about something fun like "Idiots" but, like, pronounced like Idaho? No? Okay, let's stick with Idahoosiers, I like that one. Forget I even suggested "Idiots." Unless you like it? No? Okay, it's dropped.

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One Word To Describe Every State In America

In the words of Kevin Malone from The Office, "why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?" Well, Kevin, I'm going to take that even further. Why say few word when one word do trick? I've picked one word to describe every state in the country. Let's meet the states!

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For more on what people are called in every state read up here. For more on the Fifty Nifty United States keep reading!

Most Scenic States In America

Thrillist came up with a list ranking the states from least beautiful to most beautiful and I had to address it. Are there really that many states that are more scenic than Idaho? I don't think so. Let's examine it.

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America's Favorite Vegetable: State By State

Broccoli was named the country's favorite vegetable for the second year in a row. What vegetable in the favorite in your state? I made a list with every state, check it out!

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