11 Foolproof Ways To Make Someone From Delaware Cringe
Kim Magaraci
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Folks from The First State are pretty laid-back people – life in Delaware is good, but there are a few things that we suffer through regularly that make us cringe. Before you visit our lovely little slice of heaven, keep in mind these Delaware pet peeves are a quick way to get under our skin and cause us to cringe.
1. Going "down the shore."
2. Ordering Crabcakes out of state.
3. Asking for Ketchup.
4. Saying "Lower Slower Delaware."
5. Ordering a Hoagie.
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6. Driving in the left lane.
7. Asking "What's scrapple made from, anyway?"
8. Reminding us about beach traffic.
9. Serve us round dumplings.
10. Calling it "Newark."
11. Not knowing where to find Delaware.
Life in Delaware is pretty darn good overall. Even if you happen to get on our bad side by continuing to call it “the shore” or “New-erk,” we’ll still be kind. After all, we’ve got our weird things going on, too. To see for yourself, check out these 11 strange habits every Delawarean will defend to the death.
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What are some fun things about Delaware?
Delaware might cover fewer than 2,000 square miles, but there is still a whole lot going on in our tiny but mighty state. Here are a few fun things about Delaware that you can look forward to when you visit:
- Ghosts really like to hang around Delaware: From the haunted small town of Smyrna, the creepy abandoned Fort Delaware, Maggie's Bridge, and the Woodburn Mansion, there are dozens of fun and interesting stories floating around Delaware like a Siren calling ships to their doom. With its rich history, Delaware can keep even the most hardcore ghost hunter busy for a very long time.
- Delaware has a secret understated beauty: When you think about the nation's most visited natural wonders, you might not think about Delaware. We know that would be a huge mistake. You'll find gorgeous beaches at Cape Henlopen State Park, fascinating cypress swamps in Trap Pond State Park, thriving wildlife sanctuaries in the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, and stunning waterfalls near Wilmington. We certainly pack a whole lot of nature within our small borders. One of our favorite activities is kayaking on the calm waters of Rehoboth Bay as the sun sets.
- Delaware is filled with that history stuff: Not only was Delaware the first state to ratify the Constitution in 1787, but it played a huge role in shaping early America. In Delaware, you can visit old military forts, historic mansions, a life-size replica of one of the first ships to arrive on Delaware shores, and even the last ever constructed lightship (a floating lighthouse). If you love early American history, you will fall in love with Delaware.
If you are a fan of weird and wild things that you'll probably never see anywhere else, Delaware has a few of those things too. Check out some of our favorite weird things to see in Delaware.