Everything that doesn't apply to me was taken out... :-P
You Know You're From Massachusetts When... |
The person driving in front of you is going 70 mph and you are cursing him for going too slow.
You almost feel disappointed when someone doesn't flip you the bird when you cut them off or steal their parking space.
You know how to pronounce the names of towns like Worcester, Billerica, Haverhill, Barre and Cotuit.
You know that there are two Bulger brothers, and that they're both crooks.
You know what they sell at a packie.
You know at least one bar where you can get something to drink after last call.
You can actually find your way around Boston.
Evacuation Day is a recognized holiday.
You know what First Night is.
You know at least one guy named Sean, Pat, Whitey, Red, Bud or Seamus.
You think the rest of the country owes you for Thanksgiving and Independence Day.
When the words 'WICKED' and 'GOOD' go together.
You know how to make a frappe.
You know that "Big Dig" is also a kind of ice cream you can get at Brigham's.
You actually know how to merge from 6 lanes of traffic down to one. (okay, maybe not SIX, but I definitely did 4 one time)
You never go to "Cape Cod", you go "down the Cape".
You went to Old Sturbridge Village, Plymouth Plantation, or both, on field trip in grammar school. (They made us go to Sturbridge every bloody year. Then my mum would force us to go once or twice each year besides that)
You're aware that there is a town, somewhere in Massachusetts, named Brimfield where they have the biggest outdoor antique market in the world.
You can drive to the mountains and the ocean all in one day.
You know that the Mass Pike is some sort of strange weather dividing line.
You know that P-Town isn't the name of a new rap group.
You know that Ludlow is 90% Portuguese and that Fall River is 90% Lebanese.
You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of the English language.
You've called something "wicked pissa"
You see people like Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Dicky Barret (The Mighty, Mighty Bosstones), and Evan Dando (The Lemonheads) in the local supermarket and it doesn't phase you. (I'm gonna pretend Lexi is me and say I saw Good Charlotte in a mall... :-P )
You've slammed on your brakes to deter a tailgater
Know at least three Tony's, one Vinnie and a Frank(ie)
Paranoia sets in if you can't see a Dunkin Donuts, ATM or CVS within eyeshot at all times.
You keep an ice scraper and can of de-icer on the floor of your car...year round
You order iced coffee in January (Iced chai...)
You know what candlepin bowling is
You drive 45 minutes to New Hampshire to save $5 in sales tax
You've pulled out of a side street and used your car to block oncoming traffic so you can make a left.
You've bragged about the money you've saved at The Christmas Tree Shop
You know what a "regular" coffee is
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You Know You're Irish When.... |
You believe that to forgive is divine, but you don't excercise it yourself.
You have great respect for the truth, and you only use it in emergencies.
You cry at sad movies, but you cheer in battle.
You will never play professional basketball.
You swear very well.
You think you sing very well.
There isn't a huge difference between losing your temper and killing someone.
Many of your sisters are Catherine, Elizabeth or Mary and one is Mary Catherine Elizabeth. (Middle names...)
You are, or know someone, named "Murph." If you don't know Murph, then you know Mac. If you don't know Murph or Mac, then you know Sully, and you'll probably also know Sully McMurphy. (Or all 4...)
Your parents were on a first name basis with everyone at the local emergency room.
There wasn't a huge difference between your last wake and your last keg party.
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You Know You're From Rhode Island When... |
If your oldah brodah is a retad. (Hahaha, not anymore - I think I've successfully gotten rid of the worst of my accent)
When you hear an amazing fact your immidiate reply is "no suh!" (Again, a used-to-until-the-very-recent-past)
You can drive two miles with out seeing a Bess Eaton
You know the difference between red, white and clear chowdah
You can you curse in Italian.
You know the basic rules of DuckPin bowling.
You own garden tools from Job Lot.
You have tried to drive the measured mile in less then 45 seconds.
You know what the expression "side by each" means.
You have used the expression "Not For Nuthin" or "bubbla".
You serve bread with every meal.
You know what "3 all the way" means.
You load up on milk and bread before a snowstorm.
You feel compelled to hear at least one weather report a day. (Does checking weatherbug count?)
You understand the humor of the Ocean State Follies.
You have pulled out of a sidestreet and used your car to block oncoming traffic so you could make a left-hand turn.
You've gotten sick from eating too many clam cakes.
You own at least one coffee table book with a picture of a lighthouse on it.
You've boasted about the money you saved at the Christmas Tree Shop.
You still call the Rhode Island Mall the Midland Mall.
You have used a demolished landmark when giving directions.
You secretly watch "Providence" even though you tell your friends you don't.
You have slammed on your breaks to discourage a tailgater.
You know what a burger "The Newport Creamery Way" is.
You have relatives who have been to Edgehill Newport, Codac, or Butler.
You have driven more than 5 miles out of your way to save less than two bucks.
You been on a RIPTA bus less than 12 times in the past 6 years.
You can sing the Rocky Point theme song.
You know what a "governor-preferred" plate is.
You know someone who works for the Registry.
You have a degree from RIC, CCRI or URI.
You think vodka and Del's is a great combination.
You know how to pronounce Pawtucket, Cowesett, Usqepaug, and Narragansett.
You've been to Scarborough Beach but not Block Island.
You know where "The Pier" is located.
You can recognize a Cranston accent.
You drop the "w" in Greenwich, Kingstown, and Warwick.
You know what a "zeppolla" is.
You have at least one gallon of Newport Creamery coffee ice cream in your freezer.
You know where "Harvard on the Hill" is located.
You know what a "package store" is. (In fact, there's one down the street and around the corner from me)
Your favorite expressions are, "Are you serious?", "Wicked", and "You know what I'm saying?"
You know you need "quahogs" to make "stuffies".
You know there's a West End but not a West Providence.
You know what a burger "The Newport Creamery Way" is.
You know what Allie's makes.
You order an iced coffee in December. (Like I said, iced chai)
You know what the Coffee Cup Salute is, and who does it every morning.
You grew up with everyone you see at Stop and Shop. (Okay, not S&S, but talk to me about Victory...)
You know where South County is, even though it doesn't exist.
You and everyone you know are either Italian or Irish, or both.
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the_wanlorn) wrote2004-10-04 06:01 pm
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hahahaha my dad does that allllll the time.
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Ditto with certain streets during rush hour in Worcester (::coughcough:: EVERY DAMNED STREET ::coughcough::).
:-P