{"id":42873,"date":"2015-07-30T18:33:53","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T01:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=42873"},"modified":"2015-07-30T18:33:53","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T01:33:53","slug":"30-things-people-always-ask-when-youre-from-vermont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/30-things-people-always-ask-when-youre-from-vermont\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Things People Always Ask When You\u2019re From Vermont"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Do You Put Maple Syrup On Everything?<\/h2>\n

\"Bottles<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user zaffi<\/div>\n

Social norms say no, but the heart says yes.<\/p>\n

2. What\u2019s A \u201cCreemee\u201d?<\/h2>\n

\"Maple<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user Richard Schatzberger<\/div>\n

So much more than just soft ice cream. And the best creemees are maple syrup flavored…<\/p>\n

3. Do You Make Your Own Beer?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: The Alchemist via Facebook<\/div>\n

Maybe. And if not, I definitely have friends who do.<\/p>\n

4. Why Are You Always Drinking Hard Cider?<\/h2>\n

\"Woodchuck<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user cavenagh<\/div>\n

Because it\u2019s delicious and made from ripe, Vermont<\/a> apples. No more explanation needed.<\/p>\n

5. Why Do You Have So Many Flannel Shirts?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user melody hansen<\/div>\n

They\u2019re warm, they\u2019re practical, and they look damn good on me.<\/p>\n

6. Are You A Total Hippie?<\/h2>\n

\"Tie-dye<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user lalounge<\/div>\n

There are a lot of hippies in the Green Mountain State. That doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re all hippies, but you\u2019ll certainly see your fair share of tie-dye.<\/p>\n

7. Why Are You Wearing A T-Shirt In 30 Degree Weather?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user Kecko<\/div>\n

30 degrees? That might as well be beach weather. You have to remember, it\u2019s usually below zero here.<\/p>\n

8. Why Are You Always Going To The Farmer\u2019s Market?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: The Vermont Farmers Market via Facebook<\/div>\n

Because the freshest produce in the world is found at VT farmers markets.<\/p>\n

9. Have You Ever Seen A Moose?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user Heather<\/div>\n

Probably. Just make sure it doesn\u2019t see you. Or get in the way of your car…<\/p>\n

10. What\u2019s A Flatlander?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Maine Memes<\/div>\n

New Yorkers and Bay Staters who think they own Vermont.<\/p>\n

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11. Do You Ski Or Snowboard?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user Avery Studio<\/div>\n

Both. The more modalities for playing in the snow, the better.<\/p>\n

12. Have You Tried Every Ben And Jerry\u2019s Flavor?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Ben And Jerry\u2019s via Facebook<\/div>\n

Yes, even the ones in the ice cream graveyard.<\/p>\n

13. Why Are You Always Eating Cheese?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Cabot Creamery via Facebook<\/div>\n

Vermont is home to 150,000 cows, Cabot Creamery, and the best darn goat cheese you\u2019ll ever taste in your life. Yeah, cheese is pretty necessary here.<\/p>\n

14. Do You Drive A Snowmobile?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Snowmobile Vermont via Facebook<\/div>\n

Not everyone does, but everyone should. It\u2019s a perfectly acceptable way to get around when there\u2019s six feet of snow on the ground.<\/p>\n

15. What\u2019s Your Opinion On Leaf-Peepers?<\/h2>\n

\"Autumn<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user Anthony Quintono<\/div>\n

We like their business, but their driving? Not so much.<\/p>\n

16. Why Are You Always Waving To Strangers?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user mahalie<\/div>\n

Chances are, they aren\u2019t strangers. Not only are Vermonters friendly–there also aren\u2019t that many of us. So if you see us in the grocery store talking to every person we see, that\u2019s because we probably know every person we see.<\/p>\n

17. Do You Swim In The Nude?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user mahalie<\/div>\n

Vermont does have many a nude beach and swimming hole. It\u2019s awfully refreshing\u2026<\/p>\n

18. What\u2019s A Cider Doughnut?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user Dannyben<\/div>\n

It\u2019s only the most delicious doughnut you\u2019ll ever taste.<\/p>\n

19. Where Are All Of The Billboards?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user calliope<\/div>\n

There are no billboards in the state of Vermont–we prefer to keep our nature beautiful instead of littered with roadside advertisements.<\/p>\n

20. Why Don\u2019t You Pronounce The \u201cT\u201d In Vermont?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user mpd01605<\/div>\n

No one in Vermont pronounces the \u201cT\u201d. It\u2019s \u201cVermon\u2019\u201d. And \u201cmountain\u201d is \u201cmoun\u2019n\u201d.<\/p>\n

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21. Why Do You Always Have So Many Mosquito Bites?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Quick Meme<\/div>\n

Because mosquitoes are literally everywhere here and like to take out their hateful vengeance on human beings.<\/p>\n

22. Is There Actually A Lake Monster?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user cavedragon<\/div>\n

Yes. His name is Champ. And I\u2019ve seen him, or know someone who has.<\/p>\n

23. Did You Always Have A Ton Of Snow Days?<\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user docsearls<\/div>\n

Nope. In fact, we hardly ever had snow days. In VT, we drive to school and work in the snow because we\u2019re tough. No complaining.<\/p>\n

24. Why Are You Always Saying \u201c802\u201d?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Vermont Tourism via Facebook<\/div>\n

Because it\u2019s only the greatest area code of all time…and it\u2019s every Vermonter\u2019s area code.<\/p>\n

25. Why Is Your Car Always Covered In Mud?<\/h2>\n

\"A
\nSource; Flickr user Putneypics
\nIt\u2019s called mud season. And it\u2019s pretty much half the year in VT\u2026<\/p>\n

26. Why Do You Call Pubs \u201cTaverns\u201d?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Church Street Tavern via Facebook<\/div>\n

Um, we call taverns \u201ctaverns.\u201d And they are so much better than pubs.<\/p>\n

27. What\u2019s Your Deal With GMOs?<\/h2>\n

\"Young<\/p>\n

Source: VT RIght To Know GMOs via Facebook<\/div>\n

We would just rather our vegetables not be mutants.<\/p>\n

28. Why Do You Have So Many \u201cCountry Stores\u201d?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user shan213<\/div>\n

Country Stores are more than just convenience stores: they capture the essence of what it means to be living and working in a small, New England town in Vermont. So don\u2019t hate on the country stores.<\/p>\n

29. Are All Of Your Bridges Covered?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr user John Hoey<\/div>\n

No, but many are for sure. In fact, there are 100 covered bridges throughout the state.<\/p>\n

30. Would You Ever Leave Vermont?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Vermont Tourism via Facebook<\/div>\n

Short answer: No. Once you see the beautiful scenery and meet the friendly people, chances are you won\u2019t want to leave either.
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