<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0zyzR9_0vkkIYvQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0zyzR9_0vkkIYvQ00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Eric Scott</figcaption></figure><h2>😠 New Jersey's officials X account embraces the hate</h2><h2>😠 Millions 'like' NJ as the hater state</h2><h2>😠 Could be the new tourism slogan</h2><p>So what if Virginia is for lovers.</p><p>A curious exchange on X that began on Sunday has millions ready to embrace the hate in the Garden State.</p><p>It began when @sorkincel posted, "I respect Virginia is for lovers, but we need a state for haters."</p><p>That prompted a response from the official NJ X account that read simply, "You called?"</p><p>From there, it took on a life of its own with millions of views and tens of thousands of repostings. Most were all about the Jersey attitude.</p><p>New Jersey is the state many love to hate, so why not embrace it?</p><p>The official state motto is "Liberty and Prosperity."</p><p>In 2017, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation making "The Garden State" the official state slogan.</p><p>The New Jersey Lottery promotes "Anything can happen in Jersey."</p><p>In the 1980's, Gov. Tom Kean proudly proclaimed, "New Jersey and you - perfect together."</p><h2>READ MORE: Official state slogan of New Jersey is not the state’s motto</h2><p>We've always had plenty of attitude in New Jersey and a sense of humor.</p><p>Go ahead and hate on us. We know what's so great about the Garden State.</p><p>What do you think? Should this be our new motto?</p><h2>Action Park 'survivors' share their photos and stories</h2><p>We asked NJ101.5 listeners to share photos and stories from the times they visited the old Action Park, here are some of the pics we received.</p><h2>10 of New Jersey's best hidden gems</h2><p>New Jersey 101.5 took to Facebook and asked for input on the best hidden gems that make the Garden State so unique.</p><h2>New Jersey Diners that are open 24/7</h2><p>Hours as of September 2024</p><p>Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom</p></div></body>

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Embrace the hate: If Virginia is for lovers, New Jersey is for haters

😠 New Jersey's officials X account embraces the hate. So what if Virginia is for lovers. A curious exchange on X that began on Sunday has millions ready to embrace the hate in the Garden State. It began when @sorkincel posted, \"I respect Virginia is for lovers, but we...

😠 New Jersey's officials X account embraces the hate. So what if Virginia is for lovers. A curious exchange on X that began on Sunday has millions ready to embrace the hate in the Garden State. It began when @sorkincel posted, "I respect Virginia is for lovers, but we...