What can you say? It's Jersey

The search is on, again. New Jersey thought it had picked the perfect motto in "Come See for Yourself," problem is, other states are using it too. So the good folks in Jersey scrapped it and are once again looking for a state motto.

But really, does "Come See for Yourself" fit in with that Jersey state of mind? Jersey is the raw state that's home to Springsteen, hardcore gambling and lots and lots of organized crime.

I say the new motto should be "Bada Bing!" Why not? After all, the state is the fictional home of the Sopranos crime family, and Tony's club, Bada Bing!, is one of the show's central locations.

How cool would that be, rolling into Jersey and being greeted by a big sign that says, "Welcome to Jersey, Bada Bing!"

But, in light of today's sad political correctness, I doubt that will ever happen. It's been suggested in the past but was shot down by the powers that be. Brooklyn already has a pretty cool sign fastened to the Brooklyn Bridge that says, "Leaving Brooklyn, Oy Vey!"

I think more states and cities should adopt colloquialisms for street and highway signage. In Arkansas, we could have big red interstate signs in the shape of a Razorback emblazoned with "Pig Sooee!" Think I'm kidding? I think it would be awesome.

For now, I'm beginning my campaign for Jersey's "Bada Bing!" I'm drafting my letter to the guv of that state in hopes that he will agree with me and adopt the new slogan. Think my letter will have any impact on his decision? Fuhgeddaboudit!