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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Created by a JURASSIC PARK SONGWRITER. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
− | + | Many songs, particularly those written by Americans, contain the word "America."{{citation needed}} These songs usually either praise America for its perceived virtues or mock it for its perceived flaws. Regardless of the content of the song, you could (in principle) sing any such song while replacing each usage of the word "America" or "American" with another four-syllable word or phrase with emphasis on the second syllable, without disrupting the meter of the song. Words and phrases like this are said to "scan to" the word "America," which means to conform to its previously stated metrical pattern. | |
− | + | The comic provides a list of said names (most of which are locations). While some of these share virtues or flaws with America, whatever may be meant by that term, most would fit songs about America poorly, and few are prominent enough to justify writing a song praising or mocking them. Hence, the substitution is, in many cases, humorous. | |
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+ | Note that the adjective form of many of the places listed either does not exist or does not fit the same rhythmic structure as "American". (For instance, while "Antarctican Idiot" scans to "American Idiot," "St. Petersburgian Idiot" does not.) In these cases, it would be necessary to use the noun form of the name to preserve the song's meter. | ||
The title text provides an example: substituting "{{w|Jurassic Park}}" for "America" in the song "{{w|America the Beautiful}}". | The title text provides an example: substituting "{{w|Jurassic Park}}" for "America" in the song "{{w|America the Beautiful}}". | ||
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+ | Also note that "Sasketchewan", denoting the Canadian province, is spelt incorrectly; the correct spelling is "Saskatchewan". | ||
A similar comparison in "scanning" was made in [[1412: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]. | A similar comparison in "scanning" was made in [[1412: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]. | ||
− | ===Table of | + | ===Table of places=== |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Name || Description | ! Name || Description | ||
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− | + | | {{w|Olympia, Washington|Olympia}} || Capital of the state of {{w|Washington}}. | |
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− | | | + | | {{w|Yosemite}} || National park in the state of {{w|California}}. Pronounced "yoh-SEM-ih-tee". |
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− | | {{w| | + | | {{w|Los Angeles}} || Largest city in the state of California, and 2nd largest city in the United States. |
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− | | | + | | Sasketchewan || Spelled incorrectly, should be ''{{w|Saskatchewan}}''. A province in Canada, whose capital is {{w|Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina}} and largest city is {{w|Saskatoon}}. |
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| {{w|Lake Michigan}} || One of the five {{w|Great Lakes}} in the United States. Borders the states of {{w|Wisconsin}}, {{w|Illinois}}, {{w|Indiana}}, and {{w|Michigan}}. | | {{w|Lake Michigan}} || One of the five {{w|Great Lakes}} in the United States. Borders the states of {{w|Wisconsin}}, {{w|Illinois}}, {{w|Indiana}}, and {{w|Michigan}}. | ||
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| {{w|Columbia, Missouri|Columbia}} (MO) || Fourth largest city in the state of {{w|Missouri}}. One of {{w|Columbia#United_States|many cities}} in the US named after {{w|Columbia (personification)|Columbia}}. | | {{w|Columbia, Missouri|Columbia}} (MO) || Fourth largest city in the state of {{w|Missouri}}. One of {{w|Columbia#United_States|many cities}} in the US named after {{w|Columbia (personification)|Columbia}}. | ||
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− | | {{w|Montpelier, Vermont|Montpelier}} || The capital of the state of {{w|Vermont}} | + | | {{w|Ontario}} || The largest Canadian province by population and 2nd largest by total area. Includes the capital of Canada, {{w|Ottawa}}, and its largest city, {{w|Toronto}}. |
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+ | | {{w|Montpelier, Vermont|Montpelier}} || The capital of the state of {{w|Vermont}}. | ||
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| {{w|Schenectady, New York|Schenectady}} || City in Schenectady County, {{w|New York}}. In the 19th century, nationally influential companies and industries developed in Schenectady, including {{w|General Electric}} and American Locomotive Company (ALCO). | | {{w|Schenectady, New York|Schenectady}} || City in Schenectady County, {{w|New York}}. In the 19th century, nationally influential companies and industries developed in Schenectady, including {{w|General Electric}} and American Locomotive Company (ALCO). | ||
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| {{w|Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia}} (SC) || Capital of the state of {{w|South Carolina}}. One of {{w|Columbia#United_States|many cities}} in the US named after {{w|Columbia (personification)|Columbia}}. | | {{w|Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia}} (SC) || Capital of the state of {{w|South Carolina}}. One of {{w|Columbia#United_States|many cities}} in the US named after {{w|Columbia (personification)|Columbia}}. | ||
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− | | {{w|Vidalia, Georgia|Vidalia}} || City in the state of {{w|Georgia}}, known for their {{w|Vidalia onion}} | + | | {{w|Vidalia, Georgia|Vidalia}} || City in the state of {{w|Georgia}}, known for their {{w|Vidalia onion|Vidalia onions}}. |
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| {{w|Acadia National Park|Acadia}} || National park in the state of {{w|Maine}}. | | {{w|Acadia National Park|Acadia}} || National park in the state of {{w|Maine}}. | ||
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| {{w|Connecticut}} || US State, whose capital is {{w|Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford}} and largest city is {{w|Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport}}. | | {{w|Connecticut}} || US State, whose capital is {{w|Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford}} and largest city is {{w|Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport}}. | ||
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− | | {{w|LaGuardia Airport|LaGuardia}} || One of the three major airports in {{w|New York City}} metropolitan area, named after former mayor {{w|Fiorello La Guardia}}. | + | | {{w|LaGuardia Airport|LaGuardia}} || One of the three major airports in {{w|New York City}} metropolitan area, named after former mayor {{w|Fiorello La Guardia}}. Described by then-Vice President Joe Biden as being like a "third-world country." |
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− | | {{w|Virginia Beach}} || Most populous city in the state of {{w|Virginia}} | + | | {{w|Virginia Beach}} || Most populous city in the state of {{w|Virginia}}. |
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− | | {{w|The Villages, Florida|The Villages}} || An unincorporated senior living community in the state of {{w|Florida}}. Notable for its local newspaper, | + | | {{w|The Villages, Florida|The Villages}} || An unincorporated senior living community in the state of {{w|Florida}}. Notable for its local newspaper, {{w|The Villages Daily Sun}}, which was the only top 25 American newspaper (by circulation) to show growth in 2022.<ref>https://pressgazette.co.uk/us-newspaper-circulations-2022/</ref> |
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− | | {{w|St. Petersburg, Florida|St. Petersburg}} || The fifth largest city in the state of Florida. Part of the {{w|Tampa Bay | + | | {{w|St. Petersburg, Florida|St. Petersburg}} || The fifth largest city in the state of Florida. Part of the {{w|Tampa Bay area}}. |
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| {{w|Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach}} || A coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, across the bay from the city of {{w|Miami}}. | | {{w|Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach}} || A coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, across the bay from the city of {{w|Miami}}. | ||
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+ | ===Places/Things Not Pictured=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Name || Description | ||
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− | + | | Algeria || | |
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− | + | | Armenia || | |
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− | + | | Monrovia || | |
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− | + | | Brasilia || | |
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− | + | | Australia || | |
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− | + | | Valencia || | |
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− | + | | Byzantium || | |
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− | + | | Assyria || | |
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− | + | | Beringia || | |
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− | + | | Antarctica || | |
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− | + | | Sokovia || | |
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− | + | | Andromeda || | |
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− | + | | Lothlorien || | |
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− | + | | Subnautica || | |
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− | + | | The Metaverse || | |
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− | | | + | | Econolodge || |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
+ | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | ||
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:[A header is written above a map of the US mainland:] | :[A header is written above a map of the US mainland:] | ||
:<big>Places whose names scan to "America," so they can be substituted into songs such as:</big> | :<big>Places whose names scan to "America," so they can be substituted into songs such as:</big> | ||
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[[Category:Language]] | [[Category:Language]] | ||
[[Category:Songs]] | [[Category:Songs]] | ||
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