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[–] hamster@kbin.social 45 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When I moved to NJ seriously everyone asked my why.

[–] TheDoozer@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Me, too. They would say things like "I was born here, so I like it, but I can't imagine why anyone would want to come here."

[–] thepianistfroggollum@lemmynsfw.com 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I say that about Texas all the time.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

I live in Indiana. I say it here too.

Let's face it, most of the U.S. is a shithole.

[–] netburnr@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Be proud to he born here, eventually we will vote out the scumbags and make it a nice place again.

[–] Diprount_Tomato@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago (4 children)
[–] MxM111@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yes we have! More over, we are Garden State! We have that … whatyoucallit… garden (I think).

[–] zaphod@feddit.de 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Surprisingly it has the highest population density of all US states, for its area it has more people than any of the other states.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Are you suggesting that they don't let people leave the place any more?

[–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

And too many, considering it's the most densely populated state.

[–] RadicalCandour@startrek.website 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I almost touched Messi with my eyes through my binoculars today. Today was a good day to be in Jersey.

[–] Diprount_Tomato@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I didn't know Messi lived in the Channel Islands

[–] Mr_Blott@feddit.uk 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm as confused as you. I came here expecting a new wooly jumper

[–] RadicalCandour@startrek.website 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He was staying in a Hoboken hotel for a game he’s playing in the area. It was a 1 mile radius of madness.

[–] Diprount_Tomato@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

There's no Hoboken in Jersey, you mean Saint Helier?

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[–] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They are the kindest assholes I've ever met.

[–] Marcbmann@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago
[–] Badass_panda@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Damn right we are

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Anybody care to explain this to a completely clueless outsider?

[–] oldGregg@lemm.ee 21 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Fake ID's.

Some states are easier than others. If they don't have a solid reason they likely aren't from new jersey. If they need a fake I'd they likely aren't mature enough to prep a believable backstory. If if is a fake I'd and they can tell a convincing back story theyve earned it.

[–] Rediphile@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

But like....why even care as the shop owner? They provided an ID so you did your job. The risk of arguing with a babyfaced 25 year old from New Jersey on vacation seems overkill to 'protect' some 20 year old soldier who is home on leave with a fake ID from having a bud lite.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It looks like it could be a hotel (the sign above the note looks like it might be a room number/front desk placard) so maybe they also have issues with fake id holders also using stolen credit cards or just not paying the bill at all.

[–] WoahWoah@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Because if it can be proven in court that the ID was identifiably fake, they can be held liable for any damages should the minor become intoxicated. "Checking" an ID means there was a reasonable attempt to verify the legitimacy of the document and that it matches the individual using it.

Since what is identifiably fake is a somewhat vague category that can be litigated in court, most bar and booze store owners try to err on the side of too careful--which usually just leads to annoying people--rather than not careful enough, which can lead to fines, damages, or the loss of license to serve alcohol. Any of those can be bad enough to close a business.

[–] Kiosade@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don’t all IDs have scannable barcodes nowadays? Or is that just certain states?

[–] LeylaaLovee@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago

Most do but scanners aren't cheap or perfect. There are scannable fakes.

[–] LeylaaLovee@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

It's easier to just say no and not take the business if you think it's a risk. Don't wanna lose your liquor license to a babyfaced undercover cop testing fake IDs. I'm not saying our laws on alcohol aren't ridiculous, but as a business owner it makes sense to protect your ability to sell alcohol when it's your money maker.

[–] LeylaaLovee@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Also to add, this looks like a doctor's office/pharmacy and not a liquor store. Probably trying to keep people from stealing shit or getting prescriptions under fake names.

[–] AnxiousOtter@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A solid reason for what, exactly? Being from New Jersey? Does "I live there" not qualify as a reason?

[–] oldGregg@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you're in Salem, Oregon and last week 6 kids came in with fake ID's from New Jersey, just decline kids from new jersey until one kid from new jersey actually has a decent reason to be in Oregon from new jersey.

[–] AnxiousOtter@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Stores have the right to refuse service, but interrogating patrons just seems impractical /shrug.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

OK, thanks. TIL.

[–] bobtreehugger@awful.systems 9 points 1 year ago

Why leave paradise?

[–] Xperr7@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

Hope they get well soon

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

"I had to get the fuck outta Jersey!"

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Who/what are the exceptions?

[–] Mr_Pap_Shmear@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] HankScorpio@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Probably depends on the implication

[–] PopcornPrincess@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

What’s the implication….? Dennis?

[–] GladiusB@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
[–] GrammatonCleric@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago
[–] itsyourmom@artemis.camp 1 points 1 year ago

They came at all?