10 Things Rhode Islanders Do That Seem Insane To Everyone Else

If there’s one thing that’s certain about Rhode Island, it’s that the locals are a unique bunch of people. Not only do they have a very particular way of speaking, and one of a kind recipes, there are just things that might seem flat out crazy to people from out of state. Here are 10 examples of totally weird things that Rhode Islanders have in common.

1. While the rest of the country is putting milk in their coffee, Rhode Islanders are putting coffee flavor in their milk.

2. Rhode Islanders most well known mascot is a giant termite on the side of the highway.

3. With some of the best pizzerias in the whole nation, you'll always find plain pizza strips at every family party.

4. You'll see locals wearing shorts with piles of snow all around.

5. The left lane isn't exactly used for passing in Rhode Island.

6. In Rhode Island, the hotdogs are actually hot weiners and come decked out with meat, onions, and mustard.

7. Rhode Islanders give all their directions based on the location of Dunkin' Donuts, or businesses that were there 20 years ago.

8. Any drive lasting more than 15 minutes is called a road trip in Little Rhody.

9. The only acceptable form of lemonade is frozen and you are not allowed to drink it with a straw!

10. From bubblers, grinders, and coffee cabinets, Rhode Islanders use a "wicked" lot of different words.

For more on what life is like in Rhode Island, click here.

Jeana

Jeana is a freelance writer, musician, and student. She is in the Providence based acoustic duo Tammy & Jeana, and the folk act known as Great Gale. Jeana commutes to Northeastern University in Boston where she is pursuing an M.S. in Organizational Communication. As a long time Rhode Islander who was born in Warwick, she loves promoting the state's wonders.

10 Things Rhode Islanders Do That Seem Insane To Everyone Else

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