Day 27 - They know the way to SJ

A strange observation... a surprisingly large percentage of people in Oklahoma don't know where San Jose is (when I tell them where I'm from). But almost everyone here in England does! They even (unlike many Oklahomans) understand me when I say it the *correct* way ("SannoZAY" or "Sannuzay"). And they know the song too. Today I met three people who have been to SJ, including two who have relatives there!

So does this say more about the English or about Oklahomans or Americans?

Perhaps this quote says it all: "In a country not noted for its geographical knowledge prowess, many Americans have no idea where San Jose actually is." -Wikinews

Maybe I, someone with maps of England on my walls and frequently studies them, can help change that stereotype of Americans, at least in the RG2 area. But then again, maybe that stereotype is true!

posted by Matt @ 12:41 AM