Don't know if I can relate to this, but I definitely think it's a good way to get views on a post. I don't think it takes much talent to create though, and I didn't find the article/comic very funny.
It's interesting to see how the new regions would be split up. You can really see the differences between the California people and how the state could split up. Obviously, that won't happen, but it's interesting to see.
Thought this was interesting, and a summary of "The Jinx" in a way.