10 Hills Every Connecticut Resident Is Willing To Die On
Let’s face it – there are some stereotypes about Connecticut that are true. Like the rest of New England, we have a reputation for being self-reliant, and there’s some things we just won’t tolerate (like insults to our seafood). There are quite a few hills to die on in Connecticut that you’ll probably relate to if you live in the Nutmeg State. Check out a few:
The cold, mayonnaise-coated Maine style of lobster roll may have its fans, but everyone here knows that Connecticut-style lobster rolls are the best. All that warm, dripping butter over hot lobster that's practically fresh off the boat... what could be better! And that's not even mentioning the fact that lobster rolls were invented in Connecticut - you can't go wrong with the original.
We didn't invent pizza, but we did invent apizza in New Haven back in 1925. New Haven-style pizza, also called apizza, is common throughout the Nutmeg State. While it's not as well-known nationally as New York or Chicago-style, it definitely has its advantages. Apizza is served with a thin crust and is coal-fired. The coal fire's hot temperature allows the pizza to cook much faster than in a traditional oven. This leads to a perfectly charred crust and toppings that aren't burnt.
Our craft beer scene isn't as well-established as that of some states, but what we lack in quantity, we more than make up for in quality. We've got around 50 breweries in Connecticut, and one of the best is Two Roads Brewing Company.
We may be home to the midway point between Boston and New York City, but that doesn't mean we want to live in either of those places. Most of us are just fine with the Nutmeg State, thanks!
Deer live in every state in America, and are involved in over a million collisions with cars each year. It may feel like there are an extraordinary number of deer in Connecticut. Most of us have been involved in a deer collision or know someone who has. In actuality, according to a recent study by State Farm, Connecticut has about an average rate of deer collisions. Your chances of hitting a deer on a Connecticut road are about 1 in 200. Stay safe out there!
Speaking of driving, you may hear people complaining that Connecticut drivers are just awful. It's totally not true! We blame the drivers coming in from other states.
As one of the wealthiest states in the country, we have a reputation as a bit snobbish. True, we certainly have our share of fine dining, yacht owners, and luxury homes. But that doesn't mean we all dress in boat shoes and polo shirts all the time!
We don't have any professional sports teams, so you'll find folks rooting for a variety of NFL and MLB teams from other places. But one thing we can agree is that UConn is the best, no matter what sport they're playing.
Connecticut residents have a reputation for being gossips. We disagree - it's more that it's a small state with many small towns, so many people know one another.
We can all agree on that!
What other hills to die on in Connecticut can you think of? Share yours in the comments!
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