1. A Yankee Loss Is Just As Satisfying As A Red Sox Win

Yes, it’s amazing when the Red Sox win. Less amazing than it used to be, but still amazing. However… there’s just something about a Yankee loss that’s really satisfying.

2. Masshole Is Just Code For Wicked Awesome Bostonian Pride

Odds are, if you’re calling someone a Masshole, they’re not actually going to care what you think anyway. They’ve got self-confidence that’s on a whole different level, and you’re really not going to change that.

3. A Regular Coffee Doesn’t Come Black, But It Always Comes From Dunkin’ Donuts

If you order a regular, it comes with cream and sugar. Why wouldn’t a regular coffee come with cream and sugar? It just tastes better that way. What is this, a Starbucks?

4. If You Call It Beantown, You’re Not From Boston

This is a surefire way to tell an out-of-towner or a transplant from a true Bostonian.

5. Every Bostonian Would Marry Tom Brady

The Patriots are awesome. Tom Brady is basically the closest a human being will ever come to being a god. Listen, it doesn’t matter who you are—it’s totally okay to want to leave your wife for Tom Brady sometimes.

6. Beer Just Tastes Better When It’s Patriotic

Samuel Adams, or just Sam Adams, is the official Boston lager. Get that Miller crap outta here.

7. Driving Is Basically A Contact Sport

When bangin’ a left or pulling a U-ey are common and totally acceptable traffic moves, you’re bound to get into a couple of fender benders. There are very few cars in Boston without a dent here or there.

8. It’s Not A Milkshake—It’s A Frappe

If you come to Boston and order a milkshake, you are not going to get what you’re expecting. You want ice cream in it? Order a frappe.

9. Bostonians Have Seen Every Matt Damon And Ben Affleck Movie In Theaters

If you’re from Boston, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are your dudes. They just are, and they always will be. There’s no need to explain your irrational pride every time you see them on screen.

10. If Bostonians Don’t Get St. Patrick’s Day Off Work, They Might As Well Quit

Considering all the people in Boston with Irish heritage, it’s no surprise St. Patrick’s Day is basically the biggest day of the year. You wouldn’t miss it. Even if you had a concussion or broke your arm or had to quit your job—you’d be there. Did we miss anything? Tell us what you think is unique about Boston in the comments below!