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The States 

Informal way of referring to the United States of America, generally used by non-Americans, while most Americans tend to opt for "the US" when speaking to non-Americans.
I flew in from Heathrow [Airport to [JFK Airport in the states and immediately noticed a dead body [outside the [terminal.
The States by Rod_Jonse October 27, 2012

date the states 

a game that people play to try and go out on a date with someone from every state in the United States. Only one date is needed and it has to be their home state. foreign people are wild cards and can be placed in any state.
Girl 1: did you go out with Jon? he's from Nevada.
Girl 2: Yeah I did! now i just need Oregon!
Girl 1: awesome! We are so good at date the states!
date the states by lfhgaj April 6, 2009

the statue of liberty 

The sexiest big French immigrant you'll ever see, as long you don't mind that she's green. Bring her your hungry, your poor and your destitute, if you know what I'm saying (wink wink nudge nudge).
Guy 1: Have you seen that sexy green lady across the river?
Guy 2: Yeah, it's too bad she's 20 stories or 354 steps out of your league!
Guy 1: Man, I wish I could get with the statue of liberty!

check the statistics 

Look at your money, then look at my money
I have more money than you check the statistics
check the statistics by YaTmull January 25, 2018

In the states we... 

Basically said by any American who wants to act/try to be cool.
Person saying it usually ends up embarrassing self; usually not offensive unless has the words 'sexy' in it.
Example of 'In the states we...'
Dude 1: In the states we're are tough!! We play football.
Dude 2: You broke your leg playing it remember?
In the states we... by ConfettiYeti February 20, 2015

Add one to the statistic 

This phrase could mean one of two ways:

1. Adding one to the number of suicides in general.

2. Adding to on the number of murders in general.

You may have to be smart to understand this joke.
1. You look depressed. You look like you're about to add one to the statistic.

2. You look like you are about to go to some plaza and add one to the statistic.