We've all heard the stereotypical Massachusetts line: "Pahk the cah in Havahd Yahd." Whether or not you actually drop your R's, if you're from Massachusetts, especially near the Boston area, you have probably done at least a few of these things. There are just some things that are so Massachusetts that very few people from outside of the Bay State will be able to understand why we do what we do.
1. Substitute "Wicked" for "really" or "very"
I was wicked excited to go to college because my parents were always telling me what a wicked awesome experience it was. When I rolled up on my first day of freshman year, I was wicked nervous for what was in store. Thankfully, I was wicked lucky because I met some wicked nice people wicked fast and we became wicked good friends. Now I'm a junior and I feel wicked old, but looking back on my first two years has made me realize that college goes by wicked fast (droppin' ya "R's" is optional when readin' this in ya head).
2. Aggressively tailgate other cars
As long as you're not blinding them with your high beams, you can ride their bumper all you want. It's their fault for going too slow in the left lane
3. Run on Dunks
America (specifically New England) runs on Dunkin'. There are 3 within a 5 mile range from my house, and that does not count the one in the Mobile Station.
4. Talk wicked fast
Giving presentations in college was a bit of an adjustment.
5. Worship Tom Brady
He is the greatest Quarterback of all time. Do NOT fight me on this. #OneForTheThumb
6. Drink iced coffee all year round
Usually it's Dunkin' iced coffee.
7. Get incredibly excited about St. Patrick's Day
The day after St. Patrick's Day is practically a federal holiday because everyone gets really hyped up and tend to stay out at Irish Pubs until the wee hours of the morning. This year will be my first St. Patrick's Day being legal to drink, and I have never been more excited for anything in my life. In an Irish city, St. Patrick's Day is almost better than Christmas.
8. Give directions to The Cape (Cape Cod) using our arms
The Cape is shaped like an arm, with Sagamore and Sandwich being the shoulder and Provincetown being the fingers. Want to know how to get to Chatham? No problem, just head toward your elbow.
9. Stand outside in below freezing (a.k.a wicked cold) weather to see the Superbowl Parade
I mean...it's the Patriots.
10. Take history for granted
Dude I've been to Plymouth Rock like a million times and I've had a picnic where the battle of Lexington and Concord took place. The Mayflower is old news and I'm not super phased by seeing John Adam's grave site because I pass it all the time on my way to the harbor.
11. We will fight anyone who tries to tell us that New York is better
We have the history, the character, the spunk, the chowder (chowdah?), and the sports.
