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What does it mean?
Williams notes that fame can be mislabeled based on geography.
In plain terms
He jokes that a couple from Arkansas isn't Utah's first couple.
What can you take from it?
Geography can misplace cultural labels.

Where it applies

  • awards show
  • regional pride
  • interview

Putting it to work

  • writing about identity
  • regional commentary
  • jokes

Questions to consider

  • How do we define regional identity?
  • When do titles get confused?

Another view

The joke depends on knowing their home state.

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