9 Things People from Connecticut Are Tired of Hearing

Connecticut isn’t as easy to define as people think. From the outside, it might seem like we’re all hedge funds and historic charm—but that’s only part of the picture.

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Even those of us who live here know it’s a tough place to sum up. Try to label it from a distance, and you’ll probably miss the mark. So, to help you avoid some awkward moments, here are 9 Things People from Connecticut Are Tired of Hearing

9 Things People from Connecticut Are Tired of Hearing

Connecticut isn’t as easy to define as people think. From the outside, it might seem like we’re all hedge fund managers but that’s only part of the picture. Even those of us who live here know it’s a tough place to sum up. Try to label it from a distance, and you’ll probably miss the mark. So, to help you avoid some awkward moments, here are 9 Things People from Connecticut Are Tired of Hearing

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

Saying you’re from Connecticut isn’t exactly going to win you any cool points with someone from out of state—but that’s only because they have no idea how good we’ve got it. And honestly? I’m totally fine with that. Let the rest of the country keep sleeping on us. It just means we get to enjoy everything here without even more people flooding in and turning our highways into parking lots.

Let’s just keep it between us, alright? After this article, we go quiet. We’ll go back to enjoying all the low-key magic of the Nutmeg State while everyone else keeps thinking it’s just a rest stop with pizza and insurance.

Things You Should Not Say to People from Connecticut (Honorable Mentions):

Do you know John Mayer? - We do not.
50 Cent used to have a mansion there, he bought it from Mike Tyson. - WE KNOW DUDE!
Helicopters, Frisbees, lollipops, submarines and Hamburgers are lame. - Those are untrue statements that will get your tooth chipped for you.

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Gallery Credit: Lou Milano