xlr8ted Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 1. You've slammed on your brakes to deter a tailgater2. Your favorite adjective is "wicked"3. You remember when the "Fleet Center" was "The Boston Garden" and refuse to refer to it as anything BUT "the Gahden"4. Know at least three Tony's, one Vinnie and a Frank(ie)5. You go to the "packy" not the "liquor store"6. Paranoia sets in if you can't see a Dunkin Donuts, ATM or CVS within eyeshot at all times.7. Know how to claim your space on the T. Know what the T is.8. You keep an ice scraper and can of de-icer on the floor of your car...year round9. You still try to order curly fries from Burger King10 You know how to pronounce Worcester, Peabody, and Cotuit11 You know where the Combat Zone used to be and still avoid that area12 You don't eat dinner; you eat "suppa"13 Pepsi, Coke, Sprite, etc. are not called "soda", they are "tonic"14 You order iced coffee in January15 You can curse in Italian...only you don't say "curse" you say "swear"16 You don't understand the purpose of a crosswalk and therefore refuse to use them, even outside of Boston17 You know what candlepin bowling is18 You know about Evacuation Day19 You have tried to drive the measured mile in less than 45 seconds.20 You drive 45 minutes to New Hampshire to save $5 in sales tax21 The whole 'Big Dig' mess drives you nuts unless you are spooning it from Brighams. You know what Brighams is and it shows22 You've used the statement "not fa nuthin" in conversation.23 You serve bread with every meal.24 You feel compelled to hear at least one weather report a day.25 You've pulled out of a side street and used your car to block oncoming traffic so you can make a left.26 You've bragged about the money you've saved at The Christmas Tree Shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycchic24 Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 27. you know that driving in the "Breakdown" lane is only allowed during rush hour traffic 28. you drink from a "bubblah." water fountains are statues with running water that are often found in parks29. you still use the phrase "kid" as a term of endearment, just like "bro" or dude 30. you say you're from boston, but really you live on the north or south shore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyis4meatheads Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 Originally posted by nycchic24 30. you say you're from boston, but really you live on the north or south shore I think there might be a few people on here guilty of this. Everyone knows you can only say you're from Boston if you live in Brighton, Cambridge, Medford, Quincy, Watertown, Newton or Somerville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaydup Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 :laugh: somerville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras67 Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 whew... looks like i am safe... i am still from the windy city... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamj5 Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 ahaha you are from chicago? that explains alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdionysus Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 You know you're from Boston... when you still beleive the Sox are going to win it all this season! 1918 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaydup Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 U know your from Jersey when u cling to a baseball team that is NOT even in your state!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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