From unique cuisine and one of a kind attractions, Rhode Island is truly in a league of its own. While the smallest state often gets overlooked for its size, the culture here is one of the most vibrant. There are a few things that are exclusive to the state and might cause the out-of-staters to experience a little bit of confusion.
- How do you set the water on fire?
Flickr/liz west Rhode Island’s most popular attraction tends to bewilder the out of staters. WaterFire is set ablaze by fixed braziers set up across sections of the river.
- What is a quahog?
Flickr/Travis Rhode Islanders are some of the only people around that can name different varieties of clams and the quahog is the most popular.
- Why is this clam chowder clear?
Flickr/Michiey Little Rhody has it’s very own clam chowder with clear broth, and it’s definitely worth trying.
- If Rhode Island isn’t an island, what’s with the name?
Flickr/Daniel Piraino Most of us that grew up in Little Rhody know that Rhode Island was the name of the state’s first colony on Aquidneck Island.
- Where’s your accent from?
Flickr/Sam Fam The people of Little Rhody have a unique way of speaking and we’re usually the only ones that can recognize it.
- What’s the name of the big blue bug?
Flickr/Tom Woodward Nibbles Woodaway for the win!
- Isn’t a hot wiener just a hot dog?
Flickr/Juli If you have to ask, you’ve clearly never had one.
- What is a “bubbler?”
Flickr/momboleum Drinking fountains are strictly referred to as “bubblers” in Little Rhody.
- What’s with the Mr. Potato Head statues?
Flickr/Matt Cloutier Hasbro headquarters is located in Rhode Island, which means the beloved children’s toy was invented right here in the state.
- Did you say coffee milk?
Wikipedia Rhode Island’s the only state in the nation with an official drink and it’s all too fitting that it’s coffee milk.
For another fun list about Rhode Island life, click here.
Flickr/liz west
Rhode Island’s most popular attraction tends to bewilder the out of staters. WaterFire is set ablaze by fixed braziers set up across sections of the river.
Flickr/Travis
Rhode Islanders are some of the only people around that can name different varieties of clams and the quahog is the most popular.
Flickr/Michiey
Little Rhody has it’s very own clam chowder with clear broth, and it’s definitely worth trying.
Flickr/Daniel Piraino
Most of us that grew up in Little Rhody know that Rhode Island was the name of the state’s first colony on Aquidneck Island.
Flickr/Sam Fam
The people of Little Rhody have a unique way of speaking and we’re usually the only ones that can recognize it.
Flickr/Tom Woodward
Nibbles Woodaway for the win!
Flickr/Juli
If you have to ask, you’ve clearly never had one.
Flickr/momboleum
Drinking fountains are strictly referred to as “bubblers” in Little Rhody.
Flickr/Matt Cloutier
Hasbro headquarters is located in Rhode Island, which means the beloved children’s toy was invented right here in the state.
Wikipedia
Rhode Island’s the only state in the nation with an official drink and it’s all too fitting that it’s coffee milk.
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