Mainers tend to do things a bit differently than other people. It might be our distant location compared to the rest of the USA or it might be that we really are as weird as people say we are. But, we like to think our quirky nature is what makes us special. If you’re a real Mainer (and not from away!) you’ll know not to do the things on this list!
- Call it “Aroostook County.”
jstephenconn / Flickr It’s just “The County.”
- Get in the car to go leaf-peepin'.
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr That’s only for when company comes. Most of us can peep those leaves from the windows in our homes.
- Use this word when responding to a question or agreeing.
Glen Scott / Flickr It’s AYUH!
- Say that THIS is the definition of a lobster pot…
Jay Tamboli / Flickr
- …Or call this a lobster cage.
Christophe / Flickr It’s not that confusing if you’re a Mainer.
- Talk about an expected snow storm like it’s a big deal.
peigov / Flickr After a while, it just becomes old news.
- Be born outside of Maine.
Nick Ares / Flickr If you are, you’re not a Mainer. You’re “from away.”
- Use the letter “R.”
duncan c / Flickr It’s just not necessary.
- Eat a whoopie pie in Pennsylvania.
megan.chromik / Flickr They’re a MAINE treat. In fact, they’re the OFFICIAL Maine treat.
- Be relieved that the winter is over because the driving will be easier.
Vicki Clark / Flickr And don’t you dare get a car wash.
- Forget to set a place at the table for friends.
Paul Schultz / Flickr If you grew up in Maine, yo know you can always go to a neighbors’ house for dinner.
- Ever move away.
Christopher Mills / Flickr
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jstephenconn / Flickr
It’s just “The County.”
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr
That’s only for when company comes. Most of us can peep those leaves from the windows in our homes.
Glen Scott / Flickr
It’s AYUH!
Jay Tamboli / Flickr
Christophe / Flickr
It’s not that confusing if you’re a Mainer.
peigov / Flickr
After a while, it just becomes old news.
Nick Ares / Flickr
If you are, you’re not a Mainer. You’re “from away.”
duncan c / Flickr
It’s just not necessary.
megan.chromik / Flickr
They’re a MAINE treat. In fact, they’re the OFFICIAL Maine treat.
Vicki Clark / Flickr
And don’t you dare get a car wash.
Paul Schultz / Flickr
If you grew up in Maine, yo know you can always go to a neighbors’ house for dinner.
Christopher Mills / Flickr
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