What a Snob and Top 15 Snobbiest States in the US
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If you like wine and you have a degree, you might be a snob, depending on where you live.
What a Snob!
Have you ever encountered someone and experienced that particular response? Perhaps it is the manner in which they grasp their wine glass, guiding you on the correct way to fully appreciate the fragrance. Alternatively, they may condescendingly inform you that the name of the artist Edward Munch does not, in fact, rhyme with bunch.
It could also be their ability to seamlessly incorporate their prestigious ivy league education into every conversation. Regardless of what it may be, once you lay eyes on it, you possess an innate understanding.
As we have a penchant for ranking, we embarked on a quest to determine the locations in the United States where snobbishness is most prevalent, as well as the places where snobbery would make one conspicuously out of place.
In our pursuit of ranking, we embarked on a quest to determine the regions in the United States where snobbery is most prevalent, as well as the areas where displaying snobbish behavior would make one stand out conspicuously.
A discerning few among us can readily identify when we are engaging in conversation with an individual who exhibits snobbish behavior. However, it is worth noting that certain states may exhibit a higher degree of snobbishness compared to others.
How to Determine:
The ranking evaluated four parameters to determine each state's snobbiness:
→ Percent of population with a bachelor’s degree
→ Percent of degree earners with a degree in arts and humanities
→ Number of Ivy League colleges
→ Gallons of wine consumed yearly
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| Top 15 Snobbiest States In The US |
Top 15 Snobbiest States In The US
1. New Jersey
Adults With College Diploma: 38
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 21%
Wine Bottles Per Person: 18
Despite the fact that New Jersey is home to Ivy League Princeton University, it has the lowest percentage of people with arts or humanities degrees (21%). That's not so snobbish, New Jersey, but it's still not ideal.
2. Massachusetts
Adults With College Diploma: 42.9
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 24%
Wine Bottles Per Person:21
How can you tell whether someone went to Harvard? You don't, but believe me, they will tell you. In addition to having a prestigiously arrogant institution, Massachusetts is significantly more educated than the rest of the country and has a big affinity for wine. Sounds like the ideal breeding place for snobbery and gourmet cheese vendors.
3. New York
Adults With College Diploma: 35.9
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 27%
Wine Bottles Per Person:16.8
The Empire State exudes snobbishness since it is the only state in the United States with two Ivy League schools: Cornell University and Columbia University. Education aside, the state "only" consumes 16 bottles of wine per adult per year.
4. Connecticut
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Adults With College Diploma: 37.3
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 29%
Wine Bottles Per Person:26
Connecticut may be proud to claim Yale University as theirs, but it’s not a good look for the Nutmeg State on the snobby front; thirty-eight percent of Connecticuters have a bachelor’s degree.
5. Oregon
Adults With College Diploma: 32.9
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 26%
Wine Bottles Per Person:18.8
Oregon's snobbery levels are just somewhat lower than those of California. Residents of The Beaver State have the same 26% of arts and humanities graduates, with only one percent fewer bachelor's degree holders.
6. Washington
Adults With College Diploma: 35
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 24%
Wine Bottles Per Person:16
It turns out that the Evergreen State has its fair share of snobs living in the wilderness areas. Washington has a high number of bachelor's degree graduates, with 24% pursuing arts or humanities.
7. News Hamphire
Adults With College Diploma: 36.5
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 23%
Wine Bottles Per Person:28
In News Hamphire, adults with a college diploma account for 36.5 percent, while those with an arts or humanities degree make up 23%.
New Hampshire ranks seventh. Every year, New Hampshire consumes 36.5 bottles of wine each man, woman, and child. While some of those may be two bucks Chuck, others exude winey smugness.
8. Vermont
Adults With College Diploma: 37.3
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 29%
Wine Bottles Per Person:26
In Vermont, 37.3 percent of adults have a college diploma, whereas 29% have an arts or humanities degree. The average number of wine bottles per person is 26.
Vermont has the highest percentage of bachelor's degrees in the US, with 29 percent of the population holding a college diploma. The snobbish Green Mountain State is home to the third-largest wine drinkers in the United States, with individuals consuming an average of 26 bottles per year.
9. Maryland
Adults With College Diploma: 39
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 243
Wine Bottles Per Person: 12
Maryland has 39 adults with a college diploma, 243 with an arts or humanities degree, and an average of 12 wine bottles per person.
It's official: Maryland has the most bachelor's degree holders in the nation. When it comes to snooty residents, that statistic does not seem good. So, what keeps the Free State from ranking higher on this list? Marylanders drink "only" 12 bottles of wine per year.
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10. Virginia
Adults With College Diploma: 38.2
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 24%
Wine Bottles Per Person:15.9
In Virginia, adults with a college diploma account for 38.2%, while those with an arts or humanities degree make up 24%. The average number of wine bottles per person is 15.9.
Virginia ranks among the top 10 snobbiest states in America. The Old Dominion is tied with Connecticut for the second-highest percentage of bachelor's degree holders in the country, with 38%.
11. Rhode Island
Adults With College Diploma: 33.3
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 25%
Wine Bottles Per Person:18.9
Rhode Island has 33.3 adults with a college diploma, 25% with an arts or humanities degree, and an average of 18.9 bottles of wine per person.
Rhode Island is tied with New Hampshire for the fifth and sixth snobbiest states in the United States. The Ocean State is home to Ivy League Brown University, and 33% of its people hold a bachelor's degree.
12. Hawaii
Adults With College Diploma: 32
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 22%
Wine Bottles Per Person: 18
Hawaii has 32 adults with a college diploma, 22% with an arts or humanities degree, and an average of 18 bottles of wine per person.
Tourists may not view Hawaii as a snooty state. However, with an average adult wine consumption of 18 bottles per year and 32% of its citizens possessing a bachelor's degree, the data suggests that Hawaii is snobbier than many believe.
13. Maine
Adults With College Diploma: 34.9
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 27%
Wine Bottles Per Person:14.7
Despite the lack of an Ivy League school, Maine ranks above average in a negative way for the number of bachelor's degrees and arts or humanities degrees held by its citizens. Fortunately for Bay Staters looking to maintain a good reputation, adults only consume an average of 14 wine bottles each year, preventing Maine from gaining a spot higher on this list.
14. Illinois
Adults With College Diploma: 34
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 23%
Wine Bottles Per Person:14
In Illinois, 34 adults have a college diploma, while 23% have an arts or humanities degree. The average number of wine bottles per person is 14.
Zippia's findings indicate that Illinoisans are quite the snobs. Thirty-four percent of Prairie State inhabitants hold a bachelor's degree, with 23% majoring in arts or humanities.
15. California
Adults With College Diploma: 33.3
Degree holders w/ Arts or Humanities Degree: 26%
Wine Bottles Per Person:19.7
California has a smog problem, but this ranking suggests it also has a smug problem. California is a highly educated state, with a large number of humanities graduates. Oh, and did we mention the 19.7 gallons of wine they consume annually?
Conclusion
There can be a fine line between snobbishness and pride. You might be a snob, though, if you find yourself saying things like "Actually," "It's prounounced," and "You've probably never heard of it but."
According to the rating, if you have a bachelor's degree, live near an Ivy League college, and enjoy wine, you should calm down and leave your sense of social superiority at the door.
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