While we certainly don’t think all stereotypes are true, there are some things said about Mainers that ring true for us here at Only in Maine. We like to believe that the only people who truly understand someone from Maine is another person from Maine, but the reality is that some things are pretty easy to figure out. Is it true that we hate winter? Do we all run around in L.L. Bean fleeces? Do you fit any of these Maine stereotypes? Read on to find out!

1. Moose outnumber Mainers.
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In Northern Maine, moose really DO outnumber people. There are around 70,000 moose in Maine. And, since Maine moose are reportedly getting healthier we may just see this figure get bigger.
2. We all drive sensible Subarus.
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Be honest. On snowy days when you really need to get somewhere, you wish you drove a Subaru don't you? Okay, even if you don't drive a Subaru you definitely drive something sensible!
3. We all have a collection of flannels.
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In our estimation, at least two flannels equal a collection and we have to believe we've all got at least two tucked away in our closet.
4. We all live in the middle of nowhere.
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Place like Portland might be on the map, but we like to tell people it's the middle of nowhere. We're fine with people steering clear of our little patch of paradise. And, honestly, everywhere else sort of IS the middle of nowhere.
5. Mainers are obsessed with lobster.
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Not just lobster, but clams and muscles, too. We love our seafood!
6. We all love L.L. Bean.
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We know it's expensive, but there's some strong state pride running through our veins whenever we see that logo.
7. We love winter.
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That doesn't mean we don't appreciate the summer. But, despite the complaints we all live in Maine for a reason.
8. Mainer talk funny.
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Whenever we write about the way Mainers speak, we get divided comments. Some agree, many disagree. But, in reality, let's just all agree that even if we don't talk like old-time Mainers, we DO leave off an "r" here and there.
9. We don't feel the cold.
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First, yes we do. Second, and more accurately, we just get over it. Mainer are hearty in the winter time!
10. We are obsessed with Maine.
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It's true. Nothing we can say. And, we think it's pretty obvious why.

So how many Maine stereotypes are true for you? Guilty.

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Maine Stereotypes

Chris Dodge | July 14, 2022

Okay, so how did you score? We get it some of them are just way too true. But let's try again with some other Maine stereotypes. 

Growing up in Maine we hear a lot of things about who we are from outsiders. But what do those people from the outside know anyways? Alright, maybe we can put down the lobster claw, calm down a little bit, and just accept the fact that we are who we are. We have heard some other ridiculous ones though. Just because you are from Maine does not mean you automatically are a red neck. Most of us are but not all of us. Just because we didn't have a specialist for miles and miles away doesn't mean we can't learn it ourselves. That's why God created YouTube. And another thing, just because it snows six months out of the year doesn't mean that it snows all of the time. Most of our roads are paved, there are a couple of towns that are still working on it but most a paved. We have indoor plumbing. And you know what? We have had it for a while thank you very much. So here are just a few more things that are a little bit true. Sure there are some things that we do that most other people think is insanity. But we have a lot of fun with it too. All joking aside there are a couple of things we Mainer do that are better than anyone else too. Being in a harsh winter environment has taught us to appreciate some of the smaller things in life. To take it as it comes and find a way to make things happen. We made boots that go around the world and we have the best seafood out of anywhere. But for one more laugh at ourselves check out these memes that are just too perfect for us Mainers.

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