Rhode Island, needless to say, is a quirky state. Just like the 49 other U.S. states, there's a lot of things that simply don't make sense to people who aren't native to the state. So, if you're planning to visit our tiny state soon, here are 27 things us Rhode Islanders are tired of explaining to non-natives:

1. Despite what "Family Guy" might say, a quahog is a clam, not a town.

2. ...and not all of us watch or enjoy "Family Guy."

3. Adam West was not and never was our mayor.

4. Coffee milk is not a coffee with milk, it's a drink all on its own.

5. It's sacrilegious to drink Del's Lemonade with a straw.

6. Rhode Island is NOT an island.

7. New York System Wieners are a Rhode Island thing.

8. A "bubbler" is a water fountain.

9. People don't actually live in the Newport Mansions, they're mainly tourist attractions.

10. Mr. Potato Head statues are a part of a tourism campaign.

11. Yes, there is a big blue bug visible on I-95 in Providence.

12. Despite our size, the state isn't that crowded.

13. Not all of us love the beach.

14. We give directions based off of old landmarks, and they make sense!

15. Dunkin Donuts is not just a coffee shop.

16. Drives that take more than 15 minutes are considered a road trip.

17. Awful Awful's aren't actually awful.

18. Cabinets are milkshakes.

19. East Providence and the East Side of Providence are two different places.

20. The left lane isn't used as a passing lane, though it should be.

21. Pizza strips are just plain dough with marinara sauce, and it tastes great!

22. We add and take away "R's" from our words because that's just how we talk.

23. Clam Cakes are the best way to eat clams-- don't fight me on this.

24. Providence Waterfire doesn't mean that Providence is actually on fire.

25. It's perfectly normal to see us drinking iced coffee in the middle of winter.

26. ... just as it's normal to see us wearing jackets, shorts, and flip-flops in January.

27. And once you live here, it's true that you'll never want to leave.