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State of California

Expression used to describe someone being an asshole
John: You see jerry at the party last night?
Billy: Yeah, after a few beers he was in a total state of California, you known he and Cindy wouldn't stop arguing, eventually he beat her up.
John: Shit!

the State of California 

A place in which all things cause are known to cause cancer.
Bottled water label - "WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm."

state bird of california 

car alarm
upon hearing a car alarm Oh, that's the state bird of California.

california state of mind 

A play on the phrase "new york state of mind"; the act of thinking, acting, and possessing the traits of a true californian. Such characteristics include frequenting the beach, using slang known only to true californians, eating beach cuisine like acai bowls, or operating a vehicle like a california driver. Most people with the california state of mind are not afraid to set trends or act differently than non-californians because they know deep down the californian way is always right (excluding the economy). Having a California State of mind is closely tied with being under the influence of californication, and can be seen in one's laid back, dgaf-like personality.
That dude totally has the california state of mind; he listens to trendy indie music in the car while eating a california burrito, talking on the phone, and going 85 mph on his way to ocean beach.
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Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
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Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
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