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15 Things You Know To Be True If You're From The South Shore

For better or for worse.

Lindsey Godbout
Feb 12, 2017
Syracuse University
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15 Things You Know To Be True If You're From The South Shore

If you grew up on the South Shore and are now living away from home like me - here are some things that you've probably realized since you've been gone. Maybe even missed...

1. Marylou's Coffee

You know you're home when you start to see the pink signs - or the big coffee cup getting off the highway in Weymouth (always my first stop). Perfect for coffee dates with friends that you haven't seen in awhile.


2. Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream

Hands down, the best ice cream. Even though in the summer lines can be a 20 minute wait, its well worth it. Frappes are amazing.


3. Prom Dress Facebook Group

Whoever created "Buy and Sell Prom Dresses - South Shore" on Facebook, THANK YOU. Brilliant idea. You will never have to buy a new prom dress ever again.



4. $5 Tuesday's in Hanover

5 dollars for a movie couldn't be a better deal. Totally worth walking from the Dick's Sporting Goods parking lot in the snow.



5. An "All-Seasons" Wardrobe

If you ever live here, you will understand. It could snow one day and be 60 degrees the next. Wish I could say I was kidding.


6. "Dunks" on Every Corner

Again, wish I could say I was kidding. There's probably at least 3 different Dunks within a 5 mile radius of where you are at any time.


7. The Fact that We Say "Dunks"

I couldn't tell you why.


8. The Lawn at the Xfinity Center

During the summer this is like a gathering for every school around to hangout. You probably won't watch the concert - but I've heard it's a lot of fun.


9. Bubblers

A water fountain? Drinking fountain? Apparently those words don't work for Mass natives, so in elementary school we grew up calling them bubblers.


10. Taking Twice the Time to get to the Cape in the Summer

Ah, easily the biggest frustration in the summer. Gotta love vacationers.


11. Bridge Jumping


Very fun and very dangerous. In the summer you're bound to see kids jumping if you're near the water. Don't try this at home.


12. Having a Class Reunion at the Beach

Each school seems to have that one beach everyone goes to. There is no way you'll be able to have a relaxing day without running into anyone you know.


13. 4th of July at Humarock

Everyone who lives here has been to Humarock for 4th of July at some point. Truly an experience in itself.


14. Boston Sports

No explanation needed. Brady is everything.



15. Wicked

Wicked awesome, wicked tired, wicked upset. Because "really" and "super" aren't strong enough adverbs. No, not the Broadway musical.


Special thanks to Abbie, Madi, Meg & Sam:)

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