Living in Massachusetts isn’t just about surviving brutal winters and navigating Boston’s streets—it’s a badge of pride. Whether you’re dropping your “r’s” or fiercely defending your clam chowder of choice, being from the Bay State comes with its own set of rules. Let’s see how many of these 18 signs confirm that you’re a true Massachusetts local, or as some lovingly call it—a Masshole.
- You’ve mastered the art of parallel parking in impossible spaces
- You drop your “r’s” like it’s a competitive sport
- You know “Wicked” is the ultimate adjective
- You’ve argued about who makes the best clam chowdah
- You’re emotionally invested in Dunkin’ Donuts
- You’ve survived driving a rotary (aka roundabout)
- You’ve tailgated at a Pats game in the middle of a blizzard
- You can name all the stops on the Red Line
- You’ve referred to the rest of the country as “America”
- You’ve been to the Cape every summer since childhood
- You’ve lost your voice screaming at a Red Sox game
- You’ve worn shorts in 50-degree weather
- You know the joy of leaving the house in a snowstorm because parking’s free
- You know the difference between “Boston” and “Bawston”
- You’ve survived a conversation with someone from New York about sports
- You think driving through a nor’easter is just part of life
- You’ve been to a town with a name no one else can pronounce
- You know the MBTA might break down, but you’re still riding it
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