Have you ever met anyone from North Dakota?
Ever visited the place?
If you answered yes to either question, you are either lying or delusional. North Dakota isn’t real.
For 121 years now, weirdies have been perpetuating the myth that North Dakota exists. While the origins of this urban legend are unknown, it’s fun to speculate on.
Perhaps President Benjamin Harrison wanted to see if he could pull a fast one on the American public. Or maybe South Dakotans were ashamed of the fact that they border Canada.
No matter how this lie was spread, it’s undeniably one of the greatest hoaxes of all time.
To this day, the majority of Americans continue to fall for the “39th state.” In a recent AP poll, 99.3% of adults surveyed indicated that they believe North Dakota is real.
I hope to change that. I yearn to open the eyes of a people deceived for far too long.
I ask you, my glorious readership, to help me in my quest to spread the truth.
I’ll be honest with you, if you join me, the road ahead will be difficult. Naysayers will look at you like you’re mentally unstable (Oh, the irony).
They will spit out faulty arguments, like:
“I’ve seen the film Fargo. It clearly takes place in North Dakota. The state just has to exist.”
I wonder if these same people would be willing to argue that Gotham City, Narnia, and Middle Earth are real?
We must be patient though, for it takes time to wash away ignorance.
If everyone of you can convince even just one misinformed soul of the truth, we shall triumph.
After all, The 49 states that make up the union deserve better than the lie that is “North Dakota.”
Shout it from the rooftops people,
North Dakota is a lie!
Thank you, brother, for alerting the public to this bizarre misinformation that’s been misleading the public for far too long.
Unbelievable! Now I am ashamed of myself; living in ignorance for so long. And even though I’ve never been there (of course) I’ve been wearing a t shirt that reads “North Dakota” Now I can’t bear the feeling of who knows how many people was laughing in my back.
It is time to get things straight. Count me in for the revolution!
Raul
Bamboo: My pleasure. I hope we can make the world see again.
Alien Ghost: Do not be ashamed. It’s not your fault you were mislead. Now that you are armed with the truth, you will be unstoppable. Welcome on board!
Ha ha ha ha ha. That was so funny. I knew it was a myth! North Dakota doesn’t exist. That’s hysterical. What these marketers will come up with to make us think there are 50 states. I loved it. Unfortunately, I do believe in Narnia.
Julie
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Finally! The truth is out! It’s just a big conspiracy!!!
Julie: Welcome to the revolution. Let’s open some eyes!
JeffR: Spread the word, brother!
That was so funny!!!- I remember when I was a stewardess- asking my new roommate, who was from Alabama- Do people actually live there?
She has not- to this day- forgotten that idiotic comment. And North Dakota is even more obscure- great post!!! Loved it!!
This is brilliant! Glad I stopped by and will again!
Patti: Glad you you enjoyed it! I can understand asking that. I have wondered if like North Dakota, Alabama is a myth.
Suzen: Thanks! Welcome to the P.I. Universe. Come by anytime!
I still wonder, how can such a misinformations exist. An entire mythical state. In my own country, people do use some mythical town names. But this is a real surprise to me.
Guess I’m just living in a place that doesn’t exist then. Too bad it’s not real, everyone says their economy is kicking every other states butt, and the people there still have a small-community bond even though the major cities are growing like you wouldn’t believe. In this no land I saw developments go up with 40 houses in a snap. Best place to live ever..but I guess it’s not real.
Actually it’s real and all the other states are jealous that we’re up here tanning in our warm summer sun with an amazing economy (budget surplus) with nice people surrounding us in our communities.
Lots of jobs up here, too. We’re just that amazing.
But, North Dakota DOES exist! I was there….and so was Auntie Em…and Uncle Henry…and…YOU WERE THERE!!!!!
Oh wait…sorry…that was Oz….my bad…You were right! NORTH DAKOTA DOESN’T EXIST!!!!
im from north dakota i think, or is it a goverment conpiracy. ur all retarded. good bye
I LIVE IN NORTH DAKOTA YOU NO BRAINED JACK%$#! GET SOME BRAINS AND LEARN YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD BEFORE I PUT YOU THERE YOU LITTLE PUNK!
I have lived in ND my whole life! I can’t believe how stupid America is getting! Maybe Obama was on the right track with having school in the Summer and on holidays!
Well…I guess I must be living on the moon er something…cause I have lived in this state for 16 years of my life.
I know for a fact that Alabama does exist
I have visited there and stayed with relatives hat live there
Great troling, there!
Meh, stupid keyboard.
Trolling*
Don’t listen to these people who claim to be from North Dakota! I tried to drive through once, but then I briefly blacked out and found myself in Montana.
Don’t believe the lie!!
Yes…It is true…North Dakota is a lie! All you worthless, lazy, dead-brained people, don’t bother looking for it. They (fake North Dakotans) say, “Forty below keeps out the riff-raff.” That’s just how we like it…err…that’s just how they like it! Stay out of the vicinity of what is surmised to be North Dakota, we..they don’t want your two-bit hides close to our peace of heaven.
YOU WANT TO KNOW SOMETHING “PAL”! I OUGHT TO SHOVE YOUR HEAD UP YOUR @$#! I LIVE IN NORTH DAKOTA, IF I LIVE HERE THEN HOW IS IT FAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS MORE REAL THEN THAT THING IN YOUR HEAD YOU CALL A BRAIN!
Umm yeah it does exist you guys are so dumb i live in north dakota and there is lots of people who live here maybe u guys should research north dakota!!! God you people are dumb!!
Yeah and also where #1 in wheat production and were called the wheat basket of the world shut your mouth about nd isnt real!!
#1 in spelling “we are” different ways wrongly as well haha
And all these years of living here and I’ve never once questioned it. Does this mean I’m nonexistent as well?
Also Bridget, you are obviously unfamiliar with the idea of sarcasm…
I find it thoroughly entertaining that so many people would actually think that this is a legitimate conspiracy theory. This is the Internet people. Do you also believe in the flying spaghetti monster or people giving birth to alien babies? Get a sense of humor Neanderthals.
Wow I’m fifteen and I live In north Dakota and I apparently have surpassed these ass wipes In knowledge of our country, I’m a sophomore in a small town called tioga, the oil capital, every day in first period In school i go to a class called north Dakota history, how can u honestly believe north Dakota doesn’t exist? you jack asses!
Bridget, the irony in calling us “dumb!!” is overwhelming.
Oh, you people from North Dakota, get a sense of humor. I lived there for eleven years, loved it, and am not ashamed of making fun of it once in a while. It is a wonderful, odd place, and I love it!