It is always great to see Florida at the top of some rankings, despite being a bit hard to believe for some locals. In this case, we’re referring to a recent report that claims Florida is the second most fun state in all of America. While some could see this happening, the majority of residents believe it is a lie or something situational, as they think money plays a huge factor when it comes to how much fun you can have in the state.
A recent report by News 8 in Tampa, Florida, claims that the state is the second most fun in all of America. The information comes from WalletHub, which mentions how the states on the list are the best when it comes to nightlife, outdoor activities, family-friendly attractions, and many more. The other states on the list, in order, are California, Illinois, Nevada, and New York, with Florida in an unbelievable second spot.
While it is great to see Florida being considered as one of the most fun states in the US, it seems that residents don’t believe this is true. Lately, living conditions in Florida haven’t been ideal, meaning that some people don’t even have the means or resources to enjoy some, as the article puts it, “fun” activities.
Sadly, it wasn’t just a vocal minority who agreed. Many flooded the Reddit post with comments sharing their skepticism and saying that only a few lucky ones can enjoy everything in the Sunshine State.
Florida Residents Confused Over ‘Second Most Fun State’ Claims
Instead of celebrating this new ranking, Floridians were actually confused to learn about the fun factor in the state, with many saying that it is something that locals don’t really enjoy.
“If you have money.“
“It used to be fun being a local: beach parking was free, “private” beaches weren’t a thing, plenty of local spots that didn’t charge tourist prices or had a locals discount. All of that is gone now. Everything where I live is geared towards the almighty tourists and their endless disposable income; we just exist to keep the machine running and don’t get to enjoy any of it.“
Other locals, however, focused on the state’s current flaws, which seem to be quite a lot.
“The landscape got bulldozed into retail and expensive housing. Traffic is everywhere . The beaches are starting to charge to park . From a natives point of view, this place is dead.“
Even if it is nice to see Florida ranking high in certain areas, many don’t think it helps residents, since only a few really get to enjoy the so-called attractions and fun areas.
