All Connecticut People Have at Least One of These 13 Things

We all like to think we rise above stereotypes, but do we really?

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I moved to Connecticut about 10 years ago from New York, so I get the benefit of looking at the state from an inside and outsider's perspective. What do CT people all have? For one, an attorney, but that is too easy. All Connecticut People Have at Least One of These 13 Things.

All Connecticut People Have at Least One of These 13 Things

Connecticut is a complex place with layers of issues. Our happiness mixes with our pain to create a Nutmeg stew that tastes like confusion. I can't sit here and say everyone in CT has all thirteen of these things. However, I can say everyone in CT has at least one of these 13 things.

Honorable mentions:

Big Y Receipt - You know you have one in your wallet/purse right now and its probably for a 4' x 4' pizza that costed you $19.

Regrets - Maybe having something to do with not taking that job in Vegas 16 years ago (me).

Useless Knowledge About Wooden Ships - This is not just for Progressive commercials, CT residents have wooden ship history floating around in their heads. They also have wooden ships in tiny bottles in their home office.

Sperry Boat Shoes - These are a thing and if you want to blend in CT, you should probably get a pair.

Pro Shop Rewards Card - You golf enough to have the card but not enough to ever get anything for free.

A Pet With Better Healthcare Than You - For some reason, animals in Connecticut get treated better than people in every way possible.

A Martha's Vineyard Black Dog T-Shirt - These are the most empty status symbol in America and most CT men have one.

A Winning Smile - You can't close that deal or convince people you're happy without that plastic grin. So, shove your feelings down to your feet and show em' those pearly whites.

Want more CT fun? If so, check out the Ethan, Lou & Large Dave Podcast. The show is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple and Spotify. The program is the same one we do on the radio but with limited commercials and no music. You can also listen live by streaming the show on the I-95 Rock Mobile app, or tune into I-95 (95.1FM).

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