Though mighty in terms of personality, Rhode Island is in fact the smallest state and definitely tends to get a tad overlooked. Since not everyone has had the wonderful opportunity to visit this fine state, there are quite a few things that seem obscure to those who haven’t been here. When entertaining an out of state visitor, or on vacation, those of us from Rhode Island often find ourselves having to explain quite a few things that are part of our every day life in Little Rhody. Here are 12 things most people that aren’t from Rhode Island just don’t understand.
- Clam cakes are just another magnificent way to eat clams.
Flickr/marcos ojeda The most amazing way!
- Drinking fountains are strictly called bubblers in the smallest state.
Flickr/Thank you for visiting my page This pup looks thirsty!
- Coffee milk is not the same as putting milk in your coffee!
Wikipedia Coffee syrup is simply the best.
- There is only one kind of lemonade worth drinking in Little Rhody.
Flickr/L. K. Ok, Mister Lemon also makes the cut.
- While we’re on the topic, Rhode Islanders will always be there to remind you not to use a straw when drinking your del’s!
Flickr/smcgee There will be straw buildup and brain freeze.
- No, the Rhode Island accent is not the same as Boston.
Flickr/Mike Senese The trick is adding the letter R when it shouldn’t be there and taking it away when it should be.
- Yes, one of the most important state landmarks is a giant blue bug.
Flickr/Tom Woodward Nibbles Woodaway is everyone’s friend!
- Roger Williams was an exile who founded Rhode Island based on the principles of religious freedom and equality.
Flickr/diplomatt What a guy!
- The best way to eat breakfast is by visiting one of the state’s amazing diners.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz A Rhode Islander invented the diner after all and each town has its own neighborhood place.
- Johnny cakes are not the same as pancakes.
Flickr/merri They are made of cornmeal and not only fluffier, but also way more magical.
- The river is set ablaze during Providence WaterFire through bonfires set in a line.
Flickr/Tony Masiello It is a wonderful experience that everyone should have at least once!
- Rhode Island is sometimes called, “The 401” because it only has one area code for the entire state.
Flickr/Jonas Yes, it’s that small!
For more fun facts about Rhode Island, click here!
Flickr/marcos ojeda
The most amazing way!
Flickr/Thank you for visiting my page
This pup looks thirsty!
Wikipedia
Coffee syrup is simply the best.
Flickr/L. K.
Ok, Mister Lemon also makes the cut.
Flickr/smcgee
There will be straw buildup and brain freeze.
Flickr/Mike Senese
The trick is adding the letter R when it shouldn’t be there and taking it away when it should be.
Flickr/Tom Woodward
Nibbles Woodaway is everyone’s friend!
Flickr/diplomatt
What a guy!
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
A Rhode Islander invented the diner after all and each town has its own neighborhood place.
Flickr/merri
They are made of cornmeal and not only fluffier, but also way more magical.
Flickr/Tony Masiello
It is a wonderful experience that everyone should have at least once!
Flickr/Jonas
Yes, it’s that small!
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