St. Mary's County 

A county in Maryland. Despite it getting a bad rap by snobs around DC and Baltimore, who have never been here, it is one of the fastest growing counties in the state (along with our neighbors Charles and Calvert County). We are the birthplace of religious freedom in the United States and St. Mary's City had the first coffeehouse in North America. St. Mary's resident Margaret Brent was the first woman to act as an attorney in North America. Home of the stuffed ham. Home of Patuxent River Naval Air Station...where many astronauts got their start. Without St. Mary's, Maryland would never have existed. We have rural areas as well as suburbs. We are a bedroom community for Washington DC for those who don't want to deal with Montgomery, PG, and Howard County's yuppie crap.

Person 1: Oh man, you are from St. Mary's County...aren't you all a bunch of hicks?

Person 2: No, my dad tests fighter jets and my mom is a computer systems designer. We drink lattes here too you twit.

St. Mary's County by hellomeboy March 12, 2009

St. Mary's County 

Located on the southern tip of Maryland, this county has been deemed the birthplace of "religious freedom" (which is really just a nice way of saying that as long as you were Christian during the time of the colonists you were okay, but by law you could still be murdered if you were an atheist, a buddhist, or of any other faith). Colonists first settled on what is now known as St. Clement's Island in 1634, where the country's first Catholic mass was said.

This county boasts a highly educated population, but also is home to some of the most rampant development in the state, not to mention some of the worst drivers in the world.

Once revered for being a small rural community, this place is currently trading in its country roots for more crab shacks, crack houses and strip malls.

85% of the area's jobs come from the Patuxent River Naval Air Station located near Lexington Park, Maryland, which means if you aren't an engineer or a soldier, your chances of finding a decent, well-paying job are very slim.

The area is also known for its obsession with greasy oyster stew and steamed crabs, its outrageous taxes, its overly high rent prices, it's inbred native population, and its complete lack of art or entertainment options for residents.

I've been trying to get out of St. Mary's County since I got here.

St. Mary's County by atrociousandy April 7, 2009

The People's Republic of Johnson County 

A nickname for Iowa City, Iowa. Used derisively by some and proudly by others, the nickname refers to the liberal political philosophy of Johnson County, especially in contrast to the surrounding counties and state. Johnson County elects Democratic and/or Liberal candidates in rates uncharacteristic of the state of Iowa. The creation of this liberal enclave probably came about because of the University of Iowa.

As many students of the University will agree, the liberal nature of the area is also probably accounted for by the large number of Chicago area natives who have moved to the area. Many Iowans living in Johnson County and/or attending the university keep their conservative views.

This nickname is thought to be derived from the writings of a conservative reporter in Des Moines, Iowa.

The political views expressed in the People's Republic of Johnson County are typical of the kind expressed in scholarly, educated areas. The reason it is noteworthy in Iowa City is because the surrounding area is very conservative and rural.

The People's Republic of Johnson County by Josh E. January 7, 2006

county short 

Usually referred to as just "county", its a cigarette smoked to the end with only a few drags left. It's shorter than a regular "short".

Mug #1: Aye joe, let me get that short off that mentho

Mug#2: Nawww joe, this my lucky square right here. I'll hook it up witta county short though.

Mug#1: Fuck it then, throw me that county fasho...

county short by 74-Bossin November 9, 2008

Stearns County Syndrome 

Resulting from people never leaving Stearns County, Minnesota. Inbreeding to this severity results in adults teaching biology for way too long to a class full of inbred stearns county children, drinking too much german beer, and dating your first cousin. Common last names include Schramel, Mueller, Schmitz, Schmitt, Gerken, or any other german last name.

Mrs. Bio Teacher: "Okay children, did you know there is a syndrome named after us? Yes, Stearns County Syndrome manifests itself as inbreeding in Stearns County citizens."

Stearns County Syndrome by Stearns County Girl October 21, 2011

Cook County Stop 

Common in Cook County, IL (aka Chicagoland), it's when 2 cars, 1 behind the other, come to a full stop at a stop sign and then both proceed through the intersection together even though the law requires the 2nd car to stop again after the 1st car proceeds.

OFFICER: I'm ticketing you for going through the stop sign without stopping.
DRIVER: But I did stop!
OFFICER: No! A Cook County Stop doesn't count. You were supposed to stop again after moving up to the crosswalk

Cook County Stop by Red Sam Black February 23, 2011

Washoe County School District 

A school district that is completely overrun by inadequate teachers and ridiculous, nay preposterous, regulations. It is headed up by a conspiratorial leprechaun whose extremely low stature seems to be an indication of his mental capabilities. The students are aware that they are shit-screwed, but they are unable to escape because of the bureaucracy of administrators fighting over paltry sums of money. From this one may conclude that the Washoe County School District is in all aspects parallel to the inherent and true definition of poop.

The Washoe County School District is an affiliate of the Washoe County Mental Hospital, a place where many WCSD employees have resided.

Washoe County School District by Mac__Crazy August 9, 2010