1. The First Thing You’ll Hear Is “Oh, The Tiny State, Right?”
Yeah, sure, it’s tiny. But it packs a whole lot of awesome into such a small space.
2. And People Will Ask Why Island Is In The Name
Um… you do know Rhode Island encompasses islands too right? Buy a map.
3. It’s Impossible To Start Your Day Without Coffee Milk
Why is coffee milk so hard to find everywhere else? Because no one has any taste, obviously.
4. And Surviving Summer Without Del’s Is Terrible
Cooling off with delicious frozen lemonade was half the reason you looked forward to the entire season in the first place.
5. Hot Wieners Might Make Immature Folks Giggle
But you know they’re just a delicious food that Rhode Island does better than everyone else, and that are absolutely never eaten with ketchup. And good luck explaining that New York System is a Rhode Island thing.
6. No One Will Be Able To Place Your Accent
“What is that? Boston? Brooklyn?”
7. You Now Have The Best Art Collection Around
It’s all those pieces you bought from RISD students before their big break.
8. Private Beaches Are The Worst Thing Ever
It’s like no one but Rhode Islanders learned the importance of sharing as a child.
9. Sorry In Advance If You Didn’t Go To Brown
You’ll field so many questions about where you went to school that you’ll start to feel like everyone is your disappointed mom.
10. Also Sorry If You’re Not A “Family Guy” Fan
Because suddenly being from Rhode Island will make you an expert on the show, and everyone will want to know if you ever met Seth MacFarlane.
11. No One Knows What A Quahog Is
Unless they’re an aforementioned “Family Guy” fan and they think they know. Plus, it’s completely impossible to find decent quahog chowder outside Rhode Island.
12. And Amazing Rhode Island Clam Cakes Are A Thing Of The Past
You are absolutely required to stuff your face with as many clam cakes as possible before leaving. It’s the law. (It’s not actually the law, but it should be.)
13. You’ll Spend Tons Of Time Defending Providence
Okay, so it’s not as well known as other East Coast cities, but it’s like all the best parts of those other cities without the ridiculous prices and garbage streets.
14. You’ll Have To Remember So Many Area Codes
Ugh, so many numbers. Why can’t everyone just go with a simple 401 system?
15. Johnnycakes For Breakfast Is The Perfect Homesickness Cure
Whether you like them nice and thick, or thin and lacy, there’s nothing like a belly full to make you feel right back at home.
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16. Thanks To Nor’easters, You Can Weather Any Storm
You’ll be the go-to person in any crisis, because Rhode Islanders know how to stay super calm even as the weatherman is hiding under his desk.
17. But You’ll Have To Find Somewhere Else To Grab Storm Supplies
And by supplies we’re talking about fifteen kinds of chips and enough booze to forget about the storm and treat any wounded from Cumbies (which is sadly not a thing most places).
18. Ordering A Coffee Extra Extra Is Just Going To Confuse Your Barista
Just like with coffee milk, the rest of the world apparently has no taste when it comes to their caffeinated beverages.
19. And Asking For Ants On Your Ice Cream Will Get Some Weird Looks
Not the bugs, the little candy pieces. Why would someone order bugs on ice cream?
20. You’ll Wake Up In The Middle Of The Night With D’Angelo’s Cravings
Because apparently D’Angelo’s sandwiches take about ten years to fully leave your system and/or your dreams.
21. It Takes Forever To Get Across Other States
When someone says they’re taking an out of state road trip, it’s easy to picture a little forty-minute car ride. They are not talking about a forty-minute car ride.
22. On The Bright Side, You Probably Won’t Fall Into A Pothole
In Rhode Island, potholes earn their name. They are literal holes. In the street. Where you’re supposed to drive. Not just tiny cracks in the pavement.
23. And Gas Will Never Be As Expensive As You’re Used To
It’s not like you ever drove for more than ten minutes at a time in Rhode Island anyway, but the ridiculously expensive gas prices will make everywhere else seem awesomely cheap.
24. Rhode Islanders Are Just Way More Honorable
The honor system farm seems totally bizarre to most people outside Rhode Island. What, you just take something and leave the right amount of money? How hard is that.
25. You’ll Have To Explain That The Awful Awful Is Actually Awesome Awesome
And people will be totally grossed out when you try to explain the drink three fourth one’s free challenge.
26. Most People Won’t Let You Explore Their Fancy Mansions
Hanging out at the Newport Mansions is the best way to feel like royalty for a day, but you try that in other states and you might have security called on you.
27. You’ll Feel Nostalgic Every Time A Friend Posts A Lighthouse Photo
Your Instagram feed used to be full of lighthouse photos. Man, those were the days.
28. Most People Don’t Think Of The Paw Sox When You Say The Sox
But the Pawtucket Red Sox will always have a special place in your heart that the Boston Red Sox just can’t compete with.
29. Chickens Aren’t The Usual City Family Pet
In Providence no one thinks twice about having a couple chickens in their backyard, and while a few other green cities are following in Rhode Island’s footsteps, most people stick with cats and dogs.
30. Everyone Wastes Too Much Space
Rhode Island might be small, but not a single bit of the state is wasted. From family farms to beautiful coastline, and all the cool historic landmarks, pretty architecture, and local businesses in between, Rhode Island fits a lot into a little.
What do you miss most about Rhode Island? Tell us in the comments below!
