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You Know Your From New England When...

In summary, Jeff Foxworthy has pointed out several humorous characteristics of New Englanders. These include the fact that Dairy Queen is typically closed during the winter months, people offer assistance in Home Depot even if they don't work there, and it's not uncommon to wear shorts and a parka at the same time. Other indicators of a New Englander include measuring distance in hours, having experience driving in harsh weather conditions, and designing Halloween costumes to fit over snowsuits. Overall, these jokes reflect the unique lifestyle and climate of New England.
chefkristin
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Forget Rednecks .....here is what Jeff Foxworthy has to say about New Englanders...

If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May, you live in New England .

If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, you live in New England .

If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you live in New England .

If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you live in New England .

If "Vacation" means going anywhere south of New York City for the weekend, you live in New England .

If you measure distance in hours, you live in New England...

If you know several people who have hit a deer more than once, you live in New England.

If you have switched from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day and back again, you live in New England .

If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England.

If you install security lights on your house and garage, but leave both unlocked, you live in New England .

If you carry jumpers in your car and your wife knows how to use them, you live in New England.

If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit, you live in New England.

If the speed limit on the highway is 55 mph --> you're going 80 and everybody is passing you, you live in New England.

If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you live in New England.

If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction, you live in New England.

If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England.

If you find 10 degrees "a little chilly," you live in New England.

If you actually understand these jokes, and forward them to all your New England friends & others, you live in New England
 
cute......
 
Most of those work to determine whether you live in Michigan, too. :)
 
chefann said:
Most of those work to determine whether you live in Michigan, too. :)


I have seen this with "Michigan" in place of "New England"......except in the vacation one, it was anyplace North of Grand Rapids! :D
 
Definitely for Minnesota/Wisconsin too!!
 
In think the Indiana version was anyplace south of Indianapolis.
 

1. What are some common phrases or sayings that only people from New England use?

Some popular phrases or sayings in New England include "wicked" (meaning very or extremely), "grinder" (a sandwich), and "wicked pissah" (a term for something awesome).

2. What foods are considered iconic in New England?

Some iconic foods in New England include lobster rolls, clam chowder, and Boston cream pie.

3. What are some typical New England activities or traditions?

Some common activities and traditions in New England include apple picking in the fall, skiing in the winter, and attending clam bakes in the summer.

4. How do people from New England handle the harsh winters?

New Englanders are used to dealing with cold and snowy winters, so they often have well-stocked pantries and winter gear, and know how to safely drive in snowy conditions.

5. What is the best time of year to visit New England?

The best time to visit New England is often considered to be in the fall, when the leaves change color and there are many seasonal activities and festivals. However, each season offers its own unique charm and beauty in New England.

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