Why Does Everyone Talk Trash About New Jersey?

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Why does everyone seem to talk trash about New Jersey? Mr. Beat reveals the REAL reason why everyone hates New Jersey.

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Lots of people apparently talk trash about New Jersey.

And this goes way back. Take this song from 1908

Even Benjamin Franklin poked fun at the Garden State, calling it a “keg tapped at both ends.”

And frankly, I am baffled by this. In this video, I am going to attempt to figure out why.

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