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Chocoholic · 02-20-2002, 04:11 PM

You know you're from Massachusetts if...
1.) The person driving in front of you is going 70 mph
and you are cursing him for going too slow.
2.) The fact that Route 128 and I-95 are pretty much
the same thing doesn't confuse you.
3.) When ordering a tonic, you mean a coke...
not water with bubbles.
4.) You can navigate a rotary without a problem.
5.) You almost feel insulted when someone doesn't
flip you off when you cut them off, or steal
their parking space, etc.
6.) You know how to pronounce towns like Worcester,
Wareham, Haverhill, Barre and Cotuit.
7.) You have driven to New Hampshire on a Sunday in
order to get beer.
8.) You know that there are two Bulger brothers (both
are crooks but, you know there are two).
9.) You have been to Fenway Park.
10.) You knew that there was no chance in Hell that
the Patriots would move to Hartford.
11.) You laugh at all of the other states in New
England.
12.) You know of at least 1 diner or food vendor to
get
something to eat after last call.
13.) You can actually find your way around Boston.
14.) You have gone to at least one party at UMass.
15.) The curse of the Bambino is taught in public
schools.
16.) You refer to the New York Yankees as the Devil's
Bitches or something worse.
17.) Colleges are used as landmarks for directions
(i.e., Go past MIT until you hit Harvard. Take a
right and go past Lesley. Keep going until you
get to Tufts (actual directions).
18.) Doug Flutie is the greatest athlete ever.
19.) Evacuation Day is a recognized holiday.
20.) You know at least 1 guy either Sean, Pat, Whitey,
Red, Bud or Seamus.
21.) You think the rest of the country owes you for
having things like Thanksgiving and independence.
22.) As a kid you laughed at the kids down south who
never got to have snow days.
23.) You feel that the rest of the world needs to
drive more like you.
24.) The Beanpot is a hockey tournament not a serving
container.
25.) You take great pride in Cheers.
26.) You can recognize a Revere girl simply by looking
at her hair.
27.) You know exactly where you were when the ball
rolled through Buckner's legs.
28.) You know that there is a bigger difference
between Roxbury and West Roxbury than just a direction.
29.) Somebody calls you a M******* and you take it as
a compliment.
30.) When the words "WICKED" and "GOOD" go together.
31.) When you actually pray to god for the Red Sox to
win the world series not for this season, but someday in your lifetime.
33.) When you know what a frappe is.
34.) When you know what the phrase "BIG DIG" means.
35.) When you actually know how to merge from 6 lanes
of traffic all into one lane.
36.) When you know where and what "Southie" is.
And how it is different from the South End.
37.) When you are proud to drink a Sam Adams and
think that the rest of the country owes
bostonians a thank you.
38.) When St. Patricks day is your second favorite holiday.
39.) When you never say "Cape Cod" you say "The Cape".
40.) If you were moved when the Boston Garden was torn
down.
41.) When you think that people like Roger Clemens,
Wade Boggs and Derek Jeter are more evil than
Whitey Bulger.
42.) You went to Old Sturbridge Village, Plymouth
Plantation, or both, on a field trip in grammar
school.
43.) You're aware that there is some town, somewhere
in MA, named Brimfield where they have the
biggest outdoor antique market in the world.
44.) You can drive to the mountains and the ocean, all in one day.
45.) You have a special place in your heart for the
Worcester Firefighters.
46.) If you live in Charlton City, most likely the
other 99% of your family does as well.
47.) You know that the Mass Pike is some sort of
strange weather dividing line.
48.) You know that P Town isnt the name of a new rap
group.
49.) You know that Ludlow is 90% Portuguese and that
Fall River is 90% Lebanese.
50.) You have driven to either Rhode Island, New
Hampshire or Vermont for a tattoo.
51.) You see people like Steven Tyler(Aerosmith),
Dicky Barret(the Mighty, Mighty Bosstones),
Tracy Bonham, Evan Dando(The Lemonheads) and
Ric Ocasek(The Cars) in the local supermarket and
it doesn't phase you.

And,the final and most prominent way to know
that you are from Massachusetts...

52.) You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of
the English language.

Kay Scarpetta · 02-20-2002, 04:14 PM

I LOVE MASSACHUSETTS!!!!!!!

Babes_Cat · 02-20-2002, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WingsFan

52.) You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of
the English language.

OMG I LOVE THEM! HAHA! GO MASS!

Babes_Cat · 02-20-2002, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever
I LOVE MASSACHUSETTS!!!!!!!

WOW! Thats the first that I've heard of it!

Chocoholic · 02-20-2002, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever
I LOVE MASSACHUSETTS!!!!!!!

Karli loves Massachusetts now?

Babes_Cat · 02-20-2002, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WingsFan

Karli loves Massachusetts now?

<Kristen faints from shock>

HAHA! I hear ya! I hear ya! *Caitlin faints too!*

Kay Scarpetta · 02-20-2002, 04:31 PM

1.) The person driving in front of you is going 70 mph
and you are cursing him for going too slow.
2.) The fact that Route 128 and I-95 are pretty much
the same thing doesn't confuse you.
4.) You can navigate a rotary without a problem.

I cannot yet drive, but all 3 certainly apply to me!

6.) You know how to pronounce towns like Worcester,
Wareham, Haverhill, Barre and Cotuit.

Cotuit= Ka-too-it.

16.) You refer to the New York Yankees as the Devil's
Bitches or something worse.

*deep breath* YANKEES FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

17.) Colleges are used as landmarks for directions
(i.e., Go past MIT until you hit Harvard. Take a
right and go past Lesley. Keep going until you
get to Tufts (actual directions).

Been there, done that

20.) You know at least 1 guy either Sean, Pat, Whitey,
Red, Bud or Seamus.

Home of the Irish!!!

21.) You think the rest of the country owes you for
having things like Thanksgiving and independence.

Well... they do.

25.) You take great pride in Cheers.

Absolutely hate it.

30.) When the words "WICKED" and "GOOD" go together.

I must say "wicked" everyday of my life

31.) When you actually pray to god for the Red Sox to
win the world series not for this season, but someday in your lifetime.

HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!

33.) When you know what a frappe is.
34.) When you know what the phrase "BIG DIG" means.
35.) When you actually know how to merge from 6 lanes
of traffic all into one lane.
36.) When you know where and what "Southie" is.
And how it is different from the South End.

Yes, Yes, yes, and do they mean the South End in Springfield?!

37.) When you are proud to drink a Sam Adams and
think that the rest of the country owes
bostonians a thank you.

Well... they do.

38.) When St. Patricks day is your second favorite holiday.

Basically is.

39.) When you never say "Cape Cod" you say "The Cape".

Yup... good ol' P-town

41.) When you think that people like Roger Clemens,
Wade Boggs and Derek Jeter are more evil than
Whitey Bulger.

uh... no.

42.) You went to Old Sturbridge Village, Plymouth
Plantation, or both, on a field trip in grammar
school.
43.) You're aware that there is some town, somewhere
in MA, named Brimfield where they have the
biggest outdoor antique market in the world.

Been to the above mentioned places

44.) You can drive to the mountains and the ocean, all in one day.

Done that.

45.) You have a special place in your heart for the
Worcester Firefighters.

Always will.

48.) You know that P Town isnt the name of a new rap
group.

Province Town rocks. Always something to do. Ever been to the top of the monument?

49.) You know that Ludlow is 90% Portuguese and that
Fall River is 90% Lebanese.

Of course. I'm also part Lebanese

52.) You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of
the English language.

Of course!! I'll talk like that in school on purpose

Mr. Shy Guy · 02-20-2002, 04:35 PM

Holy! For me, that is so true. All of it!

Chocoholic · 02-20-2002, 04:43 PM

Wow, there seems to be so many Mass-holes here! If you don't mind me asking, what areas are you from? I live in a suburb of Lowell, MA (I'd rather not get specific about which town).

Mr. Shy Guy · 02-20-2002, 04:47 PM

I already announced my town, Athol, it's a little bit east of the CT River

Swimfan85 · 02-20-2002, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WingsFan
Wow, there seems to be so many Mass-holes here! If you don't mind me asking, what areas are you from? I live in a suburb of Lowell, MA (I'd rather not get specific about which town).

are you near the janis arena...we play tewksbury up there...

51.) You see people like Steven Tyler(Aerosmith),
Dicky Barret(the Mighty, Mighty Bosstones),
Tracy Bonham, Evan Dando(The Lemonheads) and
Ric Ocasek(The Cars) in the local supermarket and
it doesn't phase you.

omg i saw the mighty mighty bosstones...my first concert, and dicky called my house...his aunt worked at my old school!!!!

36.) When you know where and what "Southie" is.

eviiiiiiilll they cheat in hockey tournys...

24.) The Beanpot is a hockey tournament not a serving
container.

i almost went.........goooooo eagles...damn bu

7.) You have driven to New Hampshire on a Sunday in
order to get beer.

well.....who doesnt?

Babes_Cat · 02-20-2002, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WingsFan
(I'd rather not get specific about which town).

Ditto.... 1/2 hour like 20-25 miles south of Boston on the water lol! THATS ME!

Kay Scarpetta · 02-20-2002, 11:53 PM

Good old Springfield, MA! I don't mind announcing my town here... Springfields so big, not like you gonna find me!

FolFanatic151 · 02-21-2002, 12:26 AM

LOL!!!!!!

LOL!!!!!!! That was sooooo great and sooooo true!!!!!!!! HOORAY!!! KARLI LOVES MA!!!!!! I LOVE THIS STATE! I'm in a town near Springfield. We Bay Staters should all get together sometime! LOL Hey, maybe when Lisa Whelchel comes here!

We have to go through one of the WORST rotaries almost every single day!!!! Like seven streets come into the same place!! LOL GREAT STATE!!!!!!!

FolFanatic151 · 02-21-2002, 12:31 AM

Just thought I'd add more about the streets here. I was confused in New York City. Everything was numbered and layed out and was supposed to make sense!!! Geez, in Boston everything twists and turns. Around here, the name of the same street changes as you cross into the next town! Now that stuff makes sense to me! LOL

02-20-2002, 04:11 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	You know you're from Massachusetts if... You know you're from Massachusetts if... 1.) The person driving in front of you is going 70 mph and you are cursing him for going too slow. 2.) The fact that Route 128 and I-95 are pretty much the same thing doesn't confuse you. 3.) When ordering a tonic, you mean a coke... not water with bubbles. 4.) You can navigate a rotary without a problem. 5.) You almost feel insulted when someone doesn't flip you off when you cut them off, or steal their parking space, etc. 6.) You know how to pronounce towns like Worcester, Wareham, Haverhill, Barre and Cotuit. 7.) You have driven to New Hampshire on a Sunday in order to get beer. 8.) You know that there are two Bulger brothers (both are crooks but, you know there are two). 9.) You have been to Fenway Park. 10.) You knew that there was no chance in Hell that the Patriots would move to Hartford. 11.) You laugh at all of the other states in New England. 12.) You know of at least 1 diner or food vendor to get something to eat after last call. 13.) You can actually find your way around Boston. 14.) You have gone to at least one party at UMass. 15.) The curse of the Bambino is taught in public schools. 16.) You refer to the New York Yankees as the Devil's Bitches or something worse. 17.) Colleges are used as landmarks for directions (i.e., Go past MIT until you hit Harvard. Take a right and go past Lesley. Keep going until you get to Tufts (actual directions). 18.) Doug Flutie is the greatest athlete ever. 19.) Evacuation Day is a recognized holiday. 20.) You know at least 1 guy either Sean, Pat, Whitey, Red, Bud or Seamus. 21.) You think the rest of the country owes you for having things like Thanksgiving and independence. 22.) As a kid you laughed at the kids down south who never got to have snow days. 23.) You feel that the rest of the world needs to drive more like you. 24.) The Beanpot is a hockey tournament not a serving container. 25.) You take great pride in Cheers. 26.) You can recognize a Revere girl simply by looking at her hair. 27.) You know exactly where you were when the ball rolled through Buckner's legs. 28.) You know that there is a bigger difference between Roxbury and West Roxbury than just a direction. 29.) Somebody calls you a M******* and you take it as a compliment. 30.) When the words "WICKED" and "GOOD" go together. 31.) When you actually pray to god for the Red Sox to win the world series not for this season, but someday in your lifetime. 33.) When you know what a frappe is. 34.) When you know what the phrase "BIG DIG" means. 35.) When you actually know how to merge from 6 lanes of traffic all into one lane. 36.) When you know where and what "Southie" is. And how it is different from the South End. 37.) When you are proud to drink a Sam Adams and think that the rest of the country owes bostonians a thank you. 38.) When St. Patricks day is your second favorite holiday. 39.) When you never say "Cape Cod" you say "The Cape". 40.) If you were moved when the Boston Garden was torn down. 41.) When you think that people like Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs and Derek Jeter are more evil than Whitey Bulger. 42.) You went to Old Sturbridge Village, Plymouth Plantation, or both, on a field trip in grammar school. 43.) You're aware that there is some town, somewhere in MA, named Brimfield where they have the biggest outdoor antique market in the world. 44.) You can drive to the mountains and the ocean, all in one day. 45.) You have a special place in your heart for the Worcester Firefighters. 46.) If you live in Charlton City, most likely the other 99% of your family does as well. 47.) You know that the Mass Pike is some sort of strange weather dividing line. 48.) You know that P Town isnt the name of a new rap group. 49.) You know that Ludlow is 90% Portuguese and that Fall River is 90% Lebanese. 50.) You have driven to either Rhode Island, New Hampshire or Vermont for a tattoo. 51.) You see people like Steven Tyler(Aerosmith), Dicky Barret(the Mighty, Mighty Bosstones), Tracy Bonham, Evan Dando(The Lemonheads) and Ric Ocasek(The Cars) in the local supermarket and it doesn't phase you. And,the final and most prominent way to know that you are from Massachusetts... 52.) You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of the English language.

02-20-2002, 04:14 PM	#2
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02-20-2002, 04:31 PM	#7
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	My comments and 22 cents 1.) The person driving in front of you is going 70 mph and you are cursing him for going too slow. 2.) The fact that Route 128 and I-95 are pretty much the same thing doesn't confuse you. 4.) You can navigate a rotary without a problem. I cannot yet drive, but all 3 certainly apply to me! 6.) You know how to pronounce towns like Worcester, Wareham, Haverhill, Barre and Cotuit. Cotuit= Ka-too-it. 16.) You refer to the New York Yankees as the Devil's Bitches or something worse. deep breath YANKEES FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! 17.) Colleges are used as landmarks for directions (i.e., Go past MIT until you hit Harvard. Take a right and go past Lesley. Keep going until you get to Tufts (actual directions). Been there, done that 20.) You know at least 1 guy either Sean, Pat, Whitey, Red, Bud or Seamus. Home of the Irish!!! 21.) You think the rest of the country owes you for having things like Thanksgiving and independence. Well... they do. 25.) You take great pride in Cheers. Absolutely hate it. 30.) When the words "WICKED" and "GOOD" go together. I must say "wicked" everyday of my life 31.) When you actually pray to god for the Red Sox to win the world series not for this season, but someday in your lifetime. HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!! 33.) When you know what a frappe is. 34.) When you know what the phrase "BIG DIG" means. 35.) When you actually know how to merge from 6 lanes of traffic all into one lane. 36.) When you know where and what "Southie" is. And how it is different from the South End. Yes, Yes, yes, and do they mean the South End in Springfield?! 37.) When you are proud to drink a Sam Adams and think that the rest of the country owes bostonians a thank you. Well... they do. 38.) When St. Patricks day is your second favorite holiday. Basically is. 39.) When you never say "Cape Cod" you say "The Cape". Yup... good ol' P-town 41.) When you think that people like Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs and Derek Jeter are more evil than Whitey Bulger. uh... no. 42.) You went to Old Sturbridge Village, Plymouth Plantation, or both, on a field trip in grammar school. 43.) You're aware that there is some town, somewhere in MA, named Brimfield where they have the biggest outdoor antique market in the world. Been to the above mentioned places 44.) You can drive to the mountains and the ocean, all in one day. Done that. 45.) You have a special place in your heart for the Worcester Firefighters. Always will. 48.) You know that P Town isnt the name of a new rap group. Province Town rocks. Always something to do. Ever been to the top of the monument? 49.) You know that Ludlow is 90% Portuguese and that Fall River is 90% Lebanese. Of course. I'm also part Lebanese 52.) You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of the English language. Of course!! I'll talk like that in school on purpose
	Last edited by Kay Scarpetta; 02-20-2002 at 04:34 PM.

02-20-2002, 04:35 PM	#8
Mr. Shy Guy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7,871	Holy! For me, that is so true. All of it!
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02-21-2002, 12:26 AM	#14
FolFanatic151 Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2001 Posts: 1,019	LOL!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!! That was sooooo great and sooooo true!!!!!!!! HOORAY!!! KARLI LOVES MA!!!!!! I LOVE THIS STATE! I'm in a town near Springfield. We Bay Staters should all get together sometime! LOL Hey, maybe when Lisa Whelchel comes here! We have to go through one of the WORST rotaries almost every single day!!!! Like seven streets come into the same place!! LOL GREAT STATE!!!!!!!
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02-20-2002, 04:43 PM	#9
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Wow, there seems to be so many Mass-holes here! If you don't mind me asking, what areas are you from? I live in a suburb of Lowell, MA (I'd rather not get specific about which town).

02-20-2002, 04:47 PM	#10
Mr. Shy Guy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7,871	I already announced my town, Athol, it's a little bit east of the CT River

02-20-2002, 11:53 PM	#13
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Good old Springfield, MA! I don't mind announcing my town here... Springfields so big, not like you gonna find me!

02-21-2002, 12:31 AM	#15
FolFanatic151 Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2001 Posts: 1,019	Just thought I'd add more about the streets here. I was confused in New York City. Everything was numbered and layed out and was supposed to make sense!!! Geez, in Boston everything twists and turns. Around here, the name of the same street changes as you cross into the next town! Now that stuff makes sense to me! LOL