In a bold and totally unsurprising move, Nevada officials have announced that they will be adopting "Never Tei" as the state's official slogan. This decision comes after decades of confusion over the pronunciation of the state's name, and officials have finally decided to lean into the joke.
During a press conference held earlier today, Governor Steve Sisolak explained the reasoning behind the decision. "Look, we've heard it all at this point. 'Nev-ah-da,' 'Nev-ah-duh,' 'Nev-aye-duh.' Frankly, it's exhausting. So we figured, why not just embrace the mispronunciation and make it official? It's catchy, it's memorable, and it's fun. We think it'll really put us on the map."
The decision has been met with mixed reactions from Nevada residents. Some are thrilled at the prospect of a more lighthearted state slogan, while others see it as a step backwards. "I don't know why we have to make a joke out of everything," said Las Vegas resident Karen Smith. "It just feels a little silly, doesn't it?"
But despite the naysayers, it seems that "Never Tei" is here to stay. Officials have already begun printing the new slogan on everything from license plates to coffee mugs, and have even commissioned a new state flag featuring the phrase in bold letters.
Of course, the new slogan hasn't come without its fair share of jokes. Twitter users are already having a field day with the news, with hashtags like #NeverTei and #WrongNevada trending across the platform. Even rival states are getting in on the fun, with Colorado announcing that they will be adopting "Kol-or-ad-o" as their own official slogan.
But for Nevada officials, the decision to embrace the mispronunciation feels like a step forward. "I think it shows that we're not afraid to laugh at ourselves," said Sisolak during the press conference. "At the end of the day, we're just happy to have a slogan that people can remember. And if it gets people talking about Nevada, that's a win in our book."
