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7 Ways To Tell You're From Massachusetts

Being a Masshole is in your blood.

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7 Ways To Tell You're From Massachusetts

Growing up in Massachusetts has always been a blessing in my eyes. The passion, sports, and Dunkins on every corner is a way of life. Here are 7 ways to tell you're from Massachusetts.

1. You say wicked

This is a no-brainer. People in other parts of the country only know wicked as a musical or something bad (wicked witch of the west, duh). However, if you're from MA wicked is a daily word used, and probably used 3 times in the same sentence. "That's wicked awesome" is a way of congratulating your friends. When you say it to others, they may look at you with a weird glare that you can't quite understand.

2. Dunkins is life

Forget that coffee house around the corner, you will drive 12 miles if you have to in order to get your large iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts if it's the last thing (or the first thing) you will do. People from other places may not understand the addiction, but trust me, it is real. Big Papi and Gronk are in the commercials! How much more Mass can you get?

3. You don't say "paak the caa in haavad yaad"

That isn't a sentence we ever use. Ever.

4. Boston is all of Mass

You will say you are from Boston even though you are from Springfield. Boston is the entire state to you. So therefore you are a Bostonian.

5. You live for Red Sox, Bruins, and Patriots season

Bostonians are proud of all of their teams, even if there isn't a good record. You will proudly strut down the street with that Sox hat on. You will wear that Brady jersey every single Sunday until he has 5 rings. And you will wear that black gold and white all the way through April Fools Day. End of story.

6. You will forever feel Boston Strong

Just knowing you are from Boston gives you strength. You are a tough cookie!

7. You proudly refer to yourself as a Masshole

You will call yourself one before you let anyone else do it first. Who cares if people don't like our driving or our attitude? We love it. Massachusetts is your forever home.

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