When you fly to Hawaii, welcoming committees greet you as you deplane and place a lei around your neck. The flower necklaces, or garlands, show love, friendship, and honor and symbolize the welcoming spirit. Mike, a curious young lad on TikTok, posited an interesting question. What would each state in the United States give visitors if everyone was greeted like they do in Hawaii?
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Heading into the comments section offers a multitude of colorful suggestions. In Arizona, you get a sunburn as soon as you get off the plane. If you go to Oregon, you might be met with a pre-roll. It doesn’t say which state, but if you go to the northeast, you’ll get an iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts.
The state of Maine might offer up lobster rolls. In Vermont, I think you’d get some Bernie Sanders sweater mittens. Wisconsin gives visitors a cheese platter. Minnesota, a cold breeze, and green bean casserole are the order of the day.
Lousiana seems most hospitable, with a daiquiri and a plate of crawfish. In midwestern Iowa, they greet visitors with a slice of pizza from Casey’s General Store and Gas Station. New York and New Jersey seem to be the coupon capitals, offering nothing but a discount on something.
In the state of Tennessee, they give visitors a sweet tea in a mason jar. In North Carolina, they hand you a meal from Bojangles. You can choose between a baby alligator or a python in Florida. Visitors hit the jackpot in Pennsylvania with soft pretzels, a hoagie, and Yuengling beer.
What would your state give visitors? If you like thought-provoking questions, follow Mike on TikTok to ponder more of life’s many mysteries.
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