Massachusetts—where the accents are thick, the winters are brutal, and the loyalty to Dunkin’ is borderline religious. If you’ve ever argued about Sox stats at a cookout, referred to anywhere west of Worcester as “the Berkshires,” or driven like you’re being chased by the devil himself, you’re officially Mass-certified. If these 11 things feel like second nature, congrats—you’ve gone full Bay State.
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You Use “Wicked” as a Measurement of Intensity
Wicked cold, wicked good, wicked traffic—it’s the Swiss Army knife of adjectives.
You’ve Called Dunkin’ Just “Dunks” and Ordered in Code
“Large regular” means coffee with cream and sugar—if you have to ask, you’re not from here.
You Treat the Boston Accent Like a Badge of Honor
You pahk the cah, not the car. Deal with it.
You’ve Said “Just Take the Pike” Even When No One Asked for Directions
The Mass Pike is in your blood—and probably your GPS history forever.
You’ve Referred to Anywhere That’s Not Boston as “Out There”
Even if it’s 10 minutes away. If it’s not Boston-proper, it’s a journey.
You Know There Are Only Two Seasons: Winter and Road Construction
And sometimes they overlap—just to keep you humble.
You’ve Taken a Duck Boat Tour and Acted Like It Wasn’t the Coolest Thing Ever…