you know your from Massachusetts when.....
12-17-2004, 11:12 AM
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you know your from Massachusetts when.....
YOU KNOW YOU'RE FROM MASSACHUSETTS IF.....
1. You think crosswalks are for wimps
2. You think if someones nice to you they either want something or they are from out of town and lost
3. You know how to cross four lanes of traffic in five seconds
4. You're amazed when traveling out of town that people at McDonalds actually speak english
5. You think it'* not actually tailgating unless you're touching the bumper of the car in front of you.
6. You know that a yellow light means that at least five more people can get through and a red one means two more can.
7. The transportation system is known as the "T".
8. You could own a small town in Iowa for the cost of your house.
9. Subway is a fast food place.
10. There are 24 Dunkin Donuts shops within 15 minutes of your house.
11. When people talk about "The Curse Of The Bambino" you know what they're talking about and believe it too.
12. You believe using your turn signals gives away your plan to the enemy.
13. If you stay on the same road long enough it eventually has three different names.
14. Someone has honked at you because you didn't peel out the second the light turned green.
15. You have honked at someone because they didn't peel out the second the light turned green.
16. All the potholes just add to the excitement of driving.
17. Stop signs mean slow down a little, but only of you want to.
18. Six inches of snow is considered a dusting.
19. Three days of 90 degree heat is definately a "heat wave" 63 degrees in "on the warm side".
20. You cringe everytime you hear some actor/actress imitate the "Boston Accent" on TV or in a movie, if you don't have it then you're never going to get it even if you were born here.
21. At the ice cream shop you call chocolate sprinkles "jimmies". (Those from WI also call these "Jimmies")
22. You can go from one side of town to the other in less than fifteen minutes and see at least fifteen losers you went to high school with doing the same thing they were doing when you saw them last.
23. The person in front of you is going 70 MPH and you're cursing them for going too slow.
24. You know how to pronounce towns like Worcester, Haverhill, and Cotuit.
25. You know what they sell at a "packie".
26. You have never been to the Cheers bar.
27. You've slammed on your brakes to deter a tailgater.
28. You still try to order curly fries from Burger King.
29. You keep an ice scraper in your car all year round.
30. You know at least three Tony'* one Vinnie, and a Frank.
31. Paranoia sets in when you can't see an ATM or CVS.
32. You've pulled out of a side street and used your car to block oncoming traffic so you can make a left.
33. You've bragged about saving money at The Christmas Tree Shop.
34. You know what "regular coffee" is.
35. You can navigate a rotary without a problem.
36. You have been to Fenway Park.
37. You refer to the New York Yankees as the devil.
38. You feel the rest of the world needs to drive more like you.
39. When someone calls you a "masshole" you take it as a compliment.
40. You use the words "wicked" and "good" in the same sentence.
41. You know what a frappe is.
42. Saint Patrticks Day is your second favorite holiday.
43. You are proud to drink Sam Adams and think that the rest of the country owes Bostonians a thank you.
44. You never say "Cape Cod" you say "the cape".
45. You went to Old Sturbridge Village and Plymouth Plantation in elementary school.
46. You can drive to the mountains and the ocean all in one day.
47. You have a special place in your heart for the Worcester Firefighters.
48. You know the Mass Pike is some strange weather dividing line
49. You almost feel dissapointed when someone doesn't flip you off when you cut them off or steal their parking space.
50. You know the restaraunts "Papa Ginos" and "Friendly'*"
51. You actually get all the jokes and pass them on!
1. You think crosswalks are for wimps
2. You think if someones nice to you they either want something or they are from out of town and lost
3. You know how to cross four lanes of traffic in five seconds
4. You're amazed when traveling out of town that people at McDonalds actually speak english
5. You think it'* not actually tailgating unless you're touching the bumper of the car in front of you.
6. You know that a yellow light means that at least five more people can get through and a red one means two more can.
7. The transportation system is known as the "T".
8. You could own a small town in Iowa for the cost of your house.
9. Subway is a fast food place.
10. There are 24 Dunkin Donuts shops within 15 minutes of your house.
11. When people talk about "The Curse Of The Bambino" you know what they're talking about and believe it too.
12. You believe using your turn signals gives away your plan to the enemy.
13. If you stay on the same road long enough it eventually has three different names.
14. Someone has honked at you because you didn't peel out the second the light turned green.
15. You have honked at someone because they didn't peel out the second the light turned green.
16. All the potholes just add to the excitement of driving.
17. Stop signs mean slow down a little, but only of you want to.
18. Six inches of snow is considered a dusting.
19. Three days of 90 degree heat is definately a "heat wave" 63 degrees in "on the warm side".
20. You cringe everytime you hear some actor/actress imitate the "Boston Accent" on TV or in a movie, if you don't have it then you're never going to get it even if you were born here.
21. At the ice cream shop you call chocolate sprinkles "jimmies". (Those from WI also call these "Jimmies")
22. You can go from one side of town to the other in less than fifteen minutes and see at least fifteen losers you went to high school with doing the same thing they were doing when you saw them last.
23. The person in front of you is going 70 MPH and you're cursing them for going too slow.
24. You know how to pronounce towns like Worcester, Haverhill, and Cotuit.
25. You know what they sell at a "packie".
26. You have never been to the Cheers bar.
27. You've slammed on your brakes to deter a tailgater.
28. You still try to order curly fries from Burger King.
29. You keep an ice scraper in your car all year round.
30. You know at least three Tony'* one Vinnie, and a Frank.
31. Paranoia sets in when you can't see an ATM or CVS.
32. You've pulled out of a side street and used your car to block oncoming traffic so you can make a left.
33. You've bragged about saving money at The Christmas Tree Shop.
34. You know what "regular coffee" is.
35. You can navigate a rotary without a problem.
36. You have been to Fenway Park.
37. You refer to the New York Yankees as the devil.
38. You feel the rest of the world needs to drive more like you.
39. When someone calls you a "masshole" you take it as a compliment.
40. You use the words "wicked" and "good" in the same sentence.
41. You know what a frappe is.
42. Saint Patrticks Day is your second favorite holiday.
43. You are proud to drink Sam Adams and think that the rest of the country owes Bostonians a thank you.
44. You never say "Cape Cod" you say "the cape".
45. You went to Old Sturbridge Village and Plymouth Plantation in elementary school.
46. You can drive to the mountains and the ocean all in one day.
47. You have a special place in your heart for the Worcester Firefighters.
48. You know the Mass Pike is some strange weather dividing line
49. You almost feel dissapointed when someone doesn't flip you off when you cut them off or steal their parking space.
50. You know the restaraunts "Papa Ginos" and "Friendly'*"
51. You actually get all the jokes and pass them on!
12-17-2004, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Sol
I saw that same thing for Michigan. I think there'* one for every state.
Funny tho.
Funny tho.
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