7 Silly Sayings That Will Only Make Sense If You’re From Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a unique state with quirky culture. The people that hail from the nation’s smallest state are so unique, they’ve even come up with their own words and phrases. Here are 7 perfect examples.

The people of Rhode Island have quite the accent! When you hear a long time Rhode Islander ask if you at "did you eat" sounds an awful lot like "jeet?"

For most people the word "wicked" means something terrible. Rhode Islanders use it just to stress their point.

Awful Awfuls are a Rhode Island staple! They are a delicious milkshake found at the Newport Creamery.

You won't find drinking fountains in Rhode Island. Only bubblers.

If you want the real Rhode Island experience head to N.Y. System and order a couple of hot wieners. All the way means they're covered in sauce.

Johnnycakes are ultra fluffy pancakes made from cornmeal.

The phrase "big blue bug" might sound terrifying in other states, but not in Rhode Island. That's just the alias of NIbbles Woodaway, Rhode Island's number one mascot.
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