Bostonics 101

[barnum42]

I'm not sure whether that was intended as subtle British humor or you were being serious...therefore I must defer my ":lol:" for now.

Bit of both - if the letter "r" does not appear at the start of a word, the Boston dialect will replace it with an "a". My brother in law is called Mark, and when I first visited his parents they kept talking about someone called "Maak", but once I knew the phonetic rules it all made sense.

 

[wdwhoneymooner]

Bit of both - if the letter "r" does not appear at the start of a word, the Boston dialect will replace it with an "a". My brother in law is called Mark, and when I first visited his parents they kept talking about someone called "Maak", but once I knew the phonetic rules it all made sense.

'Tis true! But on the flip-side, some Bostonians don't have Marinara sauce, we have Marinarer. We don't vacation in Bermuda but Bermuder. We don't drink soda but soder. Love my Southie boys but too many of 'em made me pause to translate what they say to me and I lived in Boston (and I mean in Boston - right by the Mass. Pike across from the Boston Herald newspaper).

Note about Jimmies: My N.Y. wife and I clash regarding what to call them when asking our son what he wants on his ice cream, Jimmies vs. Sprinkles. But the kid is smart. He calls them Jimmies when speaking with me and Sprinkles with his mom.

 

[Wilt Dasney]

Bit of both - if the letter "r" does not appear at the start of a word, the Boston dialect will replace it with an "a". My brother in law is called Mark, and when I first visited his parents they kept talking about someone called "Maak", but once I knew the phonetic rules it all made sense.

Yeah, despite the similarities, I'm sure to people who hail from either place, the British "ah" (in the throat) and the Bostonian "aah" (harder and more nasal)--and the rules regarding the use of each--are like two different languages. (And I'm not even going to get into regional variations within the U.K. or Massachusetts.)

Hey, they don't call it New England for nuthin', I guess.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Holbrook is two towns away from me

There are differences between sprinkles and jimmies.

Jimmies are chocolate.
Sprinkles are multi-colored.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

I just found this online and thought I would share it:

You Know You're From Massachusetts When...

The person driving in front of you is going 70 mph and you are cursing him for going too slow.

When ordering a tonic, you mean a Coke...not quinine water.

You actually enjoy driving around rotaries.

You almost feel disappointed when someone doesn't flip you the bird when you cut them off or steal their parking space.

You know how to pronounce the names of towns like Worcester, Billerica, Haverhill, Barre and Cotuit.

You have driven to New Hampshire on a Sunday in order to get beer.

You know that there are two Bulger brothers, and that they're both crooks.

You know what they sell at a packie.

You know at least one bar where you can get something to drink after last call.

You can actually find your way around Boston.

Evacuation Day is a recognized holiday.

You know what First Night is.

You know at least one guy named Sean, Pat, Whitey, Red, Bud or Seamus.

You think the rest of the country owes you for Thanksgiving and Independence Day.

You have never been to Cheers.

When the words 'WICKED' and 'GOOD' go together.

You knew that there was no chance in hell that the Pats would move to Hartford.

You have gone to at least one party at UMass.

The curse of the Bambino is taught in public schools.

You own a "Yankees Suck" shirt or hat.

You think Doug Flutie is the greatest athlete ever.

You remember exactly where you were when the ball rolled through Buckner's legs.

You pray for the Red Sox to win the World Series not this season, but in your lifetime. (This one is no longer accurate, thankfully, but it used to be.)

You know how to make a frappe.

You know that "Big Dig" is also a kind of ice cream you can get at Brigham's.

You actually know how to merge from 6 lanes of traffic down to one.

You never go to "Cape Cod", you go "down the Cape".

You think that Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs and Derek Jeter are more evil than Whitey Bulger.

You went to Old Sturbridge Village, Plymouth Plantation, or both, on field trip in grammar school.

You're aware that there is a town, somewhere in Massachusetts, named Brimfield where they have the biggest outdoor antique market in the world.

You can drive to the mountains and the ocean all in one day.

You know that the Mass Pike is some sort of strange weather dividing line.

You know that P-Town isn't the name of a new rap group.

You know that Ludlow is 90% Portuguese and that Fall River is 90% Lebanese.

You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of the English language.

You've called something "wicked a"

You have driven to either Rhode Island, New Hampshire or Vermont for a tattoo.

You see people like Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Dicky Barret (The Mighty, Mighty Bosstones), and Evan Dando (The Lemonheads) in the local supermarket and it doesn't phase you.

You've slammed on your brakes to deter a tailgater

Know at least three Tony's, one Vinnie and a Frank(ie)

Paranoia sets in if you can't see a Dunkin Donuts, ATM or CVS within eyeshot at all times.

You keep an ice scraper and can of de-icer on the floor of your car...year round

You still try to order curly fries from Burger King

You order iced coffee in January

You know what candlepin bowling is

You drive 45 minutes to New Hampshire to save $5 in sales tax

You've pulled out of a side street and used your car to block oncoming traffic so you can make a left.

You've bragged about the money you've saved at The Christmas Tree Shop

You know what a "regular" coffee is

alright...let's see if I'm from Boston...

The person driving in front of you is going 70 mph and you are cursing him for going too slow. - If you're doing 70...you better be in the slow lane.

When ordering a tonic, you mean a Coke...not quinine water. - I've never ordered a "tonic" but all soft drinks are known as "Coke"

You actually enjoy driving around rotaries. - Wheeee...look kids...Big Ben

You almost feel disappointed when someone doesn't flip you the bird when you cut them off or steal their parking space. - Isn't that the point of cutting them off??? It's a game...it's called "Birdwatching"...see how many you can get tossed at you on your way home.

You know how to pronounce the names of towns like Worcester, Billerica, Haverhill, Barre and Cotuit. - Whuh-sta, Billrickuh, Hayvril... :lol:

You have driven to New Hampshire on a Sunday in order to get beer. - Don't have to anymore!!!

You know that there are two Bulger brothers, and that they're both crooks. - Billy and Whitey...grrrr

You know what they sell at a packie. - And now the Packies are open on Sunday!!!

You know at least one bar where you can get something to drink after last call. - But of course!!!

You can actually find your way around Boston. - No comment...although I'm getting better (this Big Dig signage stinks!)

Evacuation Day is a recognized holiday. - Still don't know why

You know what First Night is. - Is this just a Boston thing???

You know at least one guy named Sean, Pat, Whitey, Red, Bud or Seamus. - I know at least one of every name...aside Seamus.

You think the rest of the country owes you for Thanksgiving and Independence Day. - DAMN STRAIGHT!!!

You have never been to Cheers. - Honestly...never had a drink there.

When the words 'WICKED' and 'GOOD' go together. - It's wicked good to use them together!

You knew that there was no chance in hell that the Pats would move to Hartford. - Of course

You have gone to at least one party at UMass. - At least one in every UMass.

The curse of the Bambino is taught in public schools. - First grade.

You own a "Yankees Suck" shirt or hat. - In many colors...

You think Doug Flutie is the greatest athlete ever. - All HAIL the MARY!

You remember exactly where you were when the ball rolled through Buckner's legs. - I was young...so no, I don't.

You pray for the Red Sox to win the World Series not this season, but in your lifetime. (This one is no longer accurate, thankfully, but it used to be.) - Are you kidding me??? I'm still praying for #2

You know how to make a frappe. - The thicker the better (please don't quote me saying this)

You know that "Big Dig" is also a kind of ice cream you can get at Brigham's. - Yep, although the Brigham's that was near me just closed about 6 months ago

You actually know how to merge from 6 lanes of traffic down to one. - It's a way of life on the daily commute.

You never go to "Cape Cod", you go "down the Cape". - What's Cape Cod?

You think that Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs and Derek Jeter are more evil than Whitey Bulger. - Add Steinbrenner to that list...

You went to Old Sturbridge Village, Plymouth Plantation, or both, on field trip in grammar school. - (It's actually PLIMOTH PLANTATION)

You're aware that there is a town, somewhere in Massachusetts, named Brimfield where they have the biggest outdoor antique market in the world. - Yes, but I've never been.

You can drive to the mountains and the ocean all in one day. - And I've done so.

You know that the Mass Pike is some sort of strange weather dividing line. - I think the Mass Pike follows the Jet Stream...somehow

You know that P-Town isn't the name of a new rap group. - Ummm...NO! Furthest point out on the Cape (not Cape Cod)...and it stands for Provincetown.

You know that Ludlow is 90% Portuguese and that Fall River is 90% Lebanese. - Ain't that the truth.

You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of the English language. - I've nevah heard of that lettah.

You've called something "wicked a" - It was wicked a when the Sox won the series!

You have driven to either Rhode Island, New Hampshire or Vermont for a tattoo. - I haven't done this...but you don't need to leave the state anymore for that either.

You see people like Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Dicky Barret (The Mighty, Mighty Bosstones), and Evan Dando (The Lemonheads) in the local supermarket and it doesn't phase you. - I've bumped into Dicky Barret and my mother once got her hair cut next to Tyler's wife.

You've slammed on your brakes to deter a tailgater - Never done it...nobody can keep up.

Know at least three Tony's, one Vinnie and a Frank(ie) - I do know 2 Tony's, a Vinnie, and a Frankie...

Paranoia sets in if you can't see a Dunkin Donuts, ATM or CVS within eyeshot at all times. - Get this...in the town near me...there is a Dunkin Donuts...then a bank...then another Dunkin' Donuts.

You keep an ice scraper and can of de-icer on the floor of your car...year round - Ice scraper...yep.

You still try to order curly fries from Burger King - Nope...sorry...can't say that I do...or that I've ever.

You order iced coffee in January - It's January and I have one a day

You know what candlepin bowling is - Small balls, thin pins...three tries...no need to clear the wood

You drive 45 minutes to New Hampshire to save $5 in sales tax - :lol:

You've pulled out of a side street and used your car to block oncoming traffic so you can make a left. - It's a necessity.

You've bragged about the money you've saved at The Christmas Tree Shop - Don't you just...looooove a bargain?

You know what a "regular" coffee is - 2 Creams and Sugar.

 

[barnum42]

You almost feel disappointed when someone doesn't flip you the bird when you cut them off or steal their parking space. - Isn't that the point of cutting them off??? It's a game...it's called "Birdwatching"...see how many you can get tossed at you on your way home.

That last bit sound a little bit rude to British ears :lol:

So which two towns across are you in?

 

[WDWFREAK53]

That last bit sound a little bit rude to British ears :lol:

So which two towns across are you in?

Hingham (Hingham is next to Weymouth...which is next to Holbrook)

 

[DisneyJill]

You can actually find your way around Boston. - No comment...although I'm getting better (this Big Dig signage stinks!)

:lol:

Oh...No, I'm not laughing AT you. Just, um, with you.

:lookaroun

 

[disneyman15]

I just found this online and thought I would share it:



Paranoia sets in if you can't see a Dunkin Donuts, ATM or CVS within eyeshot at all times.

In the parking lot where I work there is a drive through Dunkin Donuts, across the street there is another Dunkin Donuts. They just put in another Dunkin Donuts down the street from there and less than a mile from there is another Dunkin Donuts. My town has about 10-15 Dunkin Donuts and is also home to one of the busiest Dunkin Donuts in the country, or so I've been told.

 

[barnum42]

Hingham (Hingham is next to Weymouth...which is next to Holbrook)

The name rings a bell, but I can't honestly say I can pinpoint the place, I'm sure I've at least been through there at some point.

 

[dzne4eva]

...funny thing is...if you ever meet anybody from Mass...

You: So, where are you from?
Mass resident: Boston.

(They could live 60 miles away...and they're always from Boston...not Mass :lol: )

So true. I live in Newburyport but always say Boston. Thanks for explaining us guys to the rest of the world hehe.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

So true. I live in Newburyport but always say Boston. Thanks for explaining us guys to the rest of the world hehe.

Well, I had to let everybody know that we're wicked ah smaht

 

[barnum42]

Well, I had to let everybody know that we're wicked ah smaht

But not smahht enough to empty your PM account some someone could send you a message! :wave: