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Massachusetts, home of Revolutionary War roots, the world’s most aggressive left turns, and an accent so iconic it practically deserves its own historical landmark. Bay Staters are proud, wicked smart, and fully prepared to debate you on sports, seafood, or traffic laws at any given moment. But if you’re feeling brave enough to poke the proverbial bear (who probably lives in Worcester and drives a Subaru), here are 11 subtle ways to mildly annoy someone from Massachusetts.
Pronounce it “Mass-a-chew-sits.”
It’s “Mass-a-CHU-setts,” and you’re two syllables away from being asked to leave Dunkin’.
Say New York has better clam chowder.
You just committed a culinary hate crime.
Call Boston a “nice little town.”
Little? It invented liberty and the Red Sox. Show some respect.
Complain about how confusing the roads are.
It’s not a grid—it’s history. Also, your GPS is crying.
Say Tom Brady was overrated.
Go ahead. Say it again. We dare you.
Ask where the R is in “Worcester.”
It’s pronounced “WUH-stuh.” Keep up.
Refer to Dunkin’ as “just coffee.”
That’s not coffee. That’s a cultural institution.
Say, “It’s just a bunch of old buildings and colleges.”
That’s called character, and you’re standing on sacred bricks.
Bring up Deflategate like it matters.
We don’t want to talk about it. Unless you’re wrong, then we’ll talk for hours.
Say Cape Cod is overrated.
You’re clearly not invited to the family cottage this summer.
Use your turn signal too early.
Around here, blinkers are a privilege, not a right.
Despite the tough exterior, Massachusetts folks are loyal, sharp, and full of stories—many involving Larry Bird, Paul Revere, or their cousin’s boat in Quincy. Just don’t trash the Sox, insult their chowdah, or complain about parking in Southie. Do that, and you’re welcome to stay… maybe even long enough to pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd.
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