16 Sure-Fire Ways To Make A Bay Stater Mad
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There are just some things that really irk Massachusetts natives. New Englanders might be known for keeping things cool and collected, but if you make any of these mistakes, expect a bit of fury from your Bay State friends.
There’s an entire state attached to Boston. We hate when people forget about all the other amazing regions in Massachusetts.
Not everyone drops their Rs, but those who do will not appreciate your mockery.
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Heavens above, just why? There are so many amazing places to get straight-from-the-water seafood in this state. It breaks our hearts to see a full parking lot at a Red Lobster.
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Yes, Massachusetts votes blue. That doesn’t mean everyone here is a hardcore democrat. Our population is a rainbow of different political camps, so ask before you start making donkey jokes.
Actually, some people wear the name like a badge of honor. But implying that we aren’t the most considerate drivers in the whole wide world is just rude. We know where to find our turn signals – right under that layer of dust.
Those are jimmies, and they’re delicious.
Okay, so you might get a pass on this one because we have some really baffling pronunciations in play. If you can properly say "Amherst, Gloucester, Leicester, Peabody and Worcester" five times fast, we might bring you into the fold.
If you enjoy shelling out 20% of your paycheck for 20 ounces of whipped cream and hint of coffee, be our guest. We’ll be over here with our box of Munchkins and coffee ordered "regular."
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It’s impossible to park in Harvard Yard. Hearing you massacre a Boston accent while trotting out that dead horse is almost too horrific to bear.
The server is judging you. As politely as they explain that it does not, they are definitely judging you. As is everyone at your table.
You’re going to drag the train behind you to the Pioneer Valley and the Berkshires? Because the commuter rail stops at Worcester, and that is not Western Mass.
We know how to play both kinds, but candlepin is what we grew up with (probably because the balls are so small) and we’ll never stop defending it.
When you’re digging out your car for the third time in a week, you’ll understand.
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That's a good way to lose some teeth, especially in certain neighborhoods.
BECAUSE YOU JUST NEVER KNOW IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Not a chance.
This place may have its quirks, but it’s pretty amazing. Check out this list of the 15 things people miss most about Massachusetts when they leave.
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