If you are planning on coming to Boston, some things you should know....

[Costumesaremylife]

4. That they can park whatever oversized hunk of metal they have purchased to venture into snow country - if you can't park it, don't drive it!

I would agree if we can have a border check on all people who cannot pull out onto the highway. Pulling out like a speed demon because they don't want to wait for a clearance and then slowing to twenty is not cool.

Oh and if you live in Boston, as soon as the weather forecasters say "snow" you must immediately buy milk and bread. It's the rule.

 

[karenos]

Grew up in Mass -- a few more things
1) Nobody but tourists call Boston "beantown", really.
2) Also the proper use of wicked: not like the witch, but rather:
Karenos thinks that is wicked awesome., or wicked cool or wicked fun.. you get the idea!!

karenos

 

[MickeySP]

Okay

Roslindale - is Rozzie
West Roxbury is not Roxbury

Next to wicked pissah - What are you retaaahded? is most common

And BTW if you live in Milton/Canton etc... YOU ARE NOT FROM BOSTON!!!!!!


Mass State Police = Staties
All others = Locals

And the thing on the back of your car that lets other know where you are going is automatically disabled at the border.

Oh and the adjacent states refer to us as Mass*oles

 

[Luvchefmic]

I know this is probably old, but I get a chuckle everytime I read it, most of it is wicked true!



The underground train is not a subway. It is the T, and it does not run all night (fah chrysakes, this ain't Noo Yawk)..

This stuff never gets old..thanks for putting it here it reminded me to call my DF in Boston so we can Tawk! she & her DH haven't made fun of my "Noo Yawk" in a while.....

Ruthie Brooklyn born & raised

 

[kaytieeldr]

I always give a quick check at green lights before proceeding. My friends think it's bizarre.

If your friends were true Bostonians, they'd think your behavior is bizah

Oh and if you live in Boston, as soon as the weather forecasters say "snow" you must immediately buy milk and bread. It's the rule.

And eggs. It's known as The French Toast Rule - there's apparently something about snow forecasts that brings out an innate need for French toast

And BTW if you live in Milton/Canton etc... YOU ARE NOT FROM BOSTON!!!!!!

Which means - if you're a Survivor or Amazing Race fan - Boston Rob is NOT FROM BOSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LindaG4458]

We lived in MA for the first 30 years we were married (DH was born and lived there the first 55 years of his life). We both feel an attitude adjustment the minute our car crosses the border from NH. Driving techniques change. There is another, much greater adjustment when drive onto/within 128. The aggression factor multiplies. It's a matter of survival. Actually it's kinda fun!

 

[DisneyForLife]

Also when driving in Southie, do not stay in the right lane no matter what the traffic signs tell you. At least three times during the drive you will have to go around someone who was seemingly driving along and then suddenly threw their car into park, double parking of course. And then they went in for the night.

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Haha, having grown up in Southie that brings back memories.

This is a great thread, too funny, and so true.

 

[TheGoofster]

I grew up outside of Boston (Millis, Franklin, Norton - pronounced Nor-en), but spent most of my Summers living with my grandmother in West Roxbury (which as someone else mentioned is definitely not Roxbury).

Here are a couple of more things people might want to know (especially Southerners, of whom I also lived with for some years).

There is no such thing as a drop chord in Boston. It's an extension chord

If you leave Boston and visit Norfolk, be sure to say it right - it's Nor-fork.

Don't be surprised to hear someone call a roof a ruf or a closet a cluset.

During rush hour, some highways turn the breakdown lane into an extra traveling lane - so just don't break down during that time.

If you want a nice scenic way to get into Boston, take route 109.

If you drive on the Jamaica Way, be prepared to be scared. What should be 1 lane in each direction is actually 2 lanes, and you will be within inches of speeding cars on each side of you.

The basic rule for a rotary is that the car who is already on it has the right of way. Of course this is only a general rule and not really to be followed.

And speaking of rotaries, a friend of mine who lived in South Carolina his whole life decided to take a trip to Boston. When he got back he was telling me about his first encounter with a rotary. He said he was able to get on alright but then he couldn't get off. He went around 3 or 4 times before finally able to get out off of it.

 

[samshane]

Love this! I live in WA state now and just 2 days ago we were in Ben and Jerrys and I asked the kids if they wanted the cones with the jimmies. They looked at me like I had 2 heads.

 

[longneckthree]

Yes, that's Cape Cod! And there is no tunnel!!!

 

[PatsMom]

We lived in MA for the first 30 years we were married (DH was born and lived there the first 55 years of his life). We both feel an attitude adjustment the minute our car crosses the border from NH. Driving techniques change. There is another, much greater adjustment when drive onto/within 128. The aggression factor multiplies. It's a matter of survival. Actually it's kinda fun!

That is so true. I am proud to say I am a NH native and never lived in Mass but my husband was born and raised in Lawrence. He went to school in Boston. He left when he was drafted into the Navy and has never lived there again. But if I let him drive when we are going to Mass for any reason, he regresses into a Massachusetts driver as soon as we cross the border! I try not to go with him because it is scary.

 

[Muushka]

Scrod is whatever they tell you it is, usually fish. If you paid more than $7/pound, you got scrod.
It is not a water fountain; it is a bubblah.

Being from RI, I can appreciate the bubblah.

Scrod. I love scrod! Light, white, delicious fish, no matter which one it comes from!
Being in NC now, let me tell you, nobody can cook fish like a New England restaurant. When I visit I always get my 'scrod'.

Oh, and 'wicked' in RI is pronounced 'wicket'.

Great thread, reminds me of home!

 

[kirbydog48]

Blinkers? We don't need no stinkin blinkers! (They give our secrets away to the enemy.)

I thought holding up a certain finger took the place of a blinker!!

 

[pyrxtc]

That is so true. I am proud to say I am a NH native and never lived in Mass but my husband was born and raised in Lawrence. He went to school in Boston. He left when he was drafted into the Navy and has never lived there again. But if I let him drive when we are going to Mass for any reason, he regresses into a Massachusetts driver as soon as we cross the border! I try not to go with him because it is scary.

I grew up in Lawrence too and instantly regress as soon as I cross the border also. Here in NH I am nice and sweet and always let the person go but when driving back home (yes, Lawrence is still home) this instincts just come back cuz you know you'd be going backwards if you drive like you are from NH. I can make it from Lawrence to Boston and park in a garage in under 20 minutes.

Where in Lawrence is your DH from ? South, Downtown, or one of the hills ? My family is and was always big in Lawrence and we could be related ... Haha !!

 

[PatsMom]

I grew up in Lawrence too and instantly regress as soon as I cross the border also. Here in NH I am nice and sweet and always let the person go but when driving back home (yes, Lawrence is still home) this instincts just come back cuz you know you'd be going backwards if you drive like you are from NH. I can make it from Lawrence to Boston and park in a garage in under 20 minutes.

Where in Lawrence is your DH from ? South, Downtown, or one of the hills ? My family is and was always big in Lawrence and we could be related ... Haha !!

Not sure exactly what part of Lawrence except that it wouldn't be a wealthy part. His family was dirt poor. He can remember living in a cold water flat with his grandmother. Later his father had a bar. What's left of his family is mostly in Methuen now. I hate driving in Mass with him!

 

[s&k'smom]

Don't forget the Dunkin Donuts on every corner and I mean every corner!!!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Don't forget the Dunkin Donuts on every corner and I mean every corner!!!

Yes, driving with a DD coffee in one hand is a MUST.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I thought holding up a certain finger took the place of a blinker!!

Ah yes, the highway salute!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Actually I'm a polite driver. Just don't tell anyone.

 

[luvflorida]

I'd just like to say three things:

1. I lived an hour and a half from the Boston area for over thirty-five years, and EVERYTHING in this thread is TRUE!

2. I have never (and I do mean NEVER) driven in Boston without either getting lost or totally frustrated, or both.

2. This is the funniest thread I've read in a long time!


My father (he passed away in 2004 at the age of 80) was born and raised in South Boston, in a very Irish-Catholic family. I used to love the stories he would tell us about growing up in South Boston. His stories were always very funny and entertaining, and of course, he would embellish them over time, making them even more amusing. I always loved his Boston accent, too!