Matching 50 MCU characters with each of the 50 states
By Mark Lynch
8. Groot – Arkansas
After looking up what Arkansas was known for, I found something interesting. They’re known for their nature, especially birdwatching.
According to arkansas.com, there are over 400 species of birds! There are also over “155 species of butterflies, and some 20 animals listed as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are included in the state’s wild menagerie.”
Arkansas also has two big time celebrities in Johnny Cash and Bill Clinton who were born in what’s called the Natural State. Groot would fit right in.
Groot is one of the most peaceful beings in the MCU. While he can fight, you can tell he does so reluctantly. You can also see how attuned to nature he is besides being a tree creature. Groot being in Arkansas would be beneficial to him and their nature.
Groot could be at peace with the wildlife all while protecting the animals that are on the endangered species list. Groot would become the savior of the forest and probably looked at as an urban legend as the creature that protects the wild. No way hunters would venture into the wilderness with him as their protector.