12 Stereotypes About Maine That Need To Be Put To Rest - Right Now
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Michelle
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We’re from Maine and we’ve all seen a moose, that’s true. But, we don’t all spend our weekends hunting them while wearing plaid shirts and Bean boots. Some stereotypes make us laugh and, sometimes, make us proud! Heck yeah I’m not afraid to drive to the grocery store in my ATV! But, there are some that are simply incorrect. Here are a few stereotypes about our state and the people who live here that need to be put to rest once and for all!
Tell that to someone from The County and see what happens.
Except when it's sunny and beautiful in the summer. Because we have summer, just like you. In fact, ours is probably more bearable than yours. (We won't mention the black fly thing.)
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Okay, this one might actually be true. But, still! We don't see them every day!
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A good portion of Maine is pretty far from Canada, actually. We are 100% located in the USA.
Excuse me. Some of us drive ATVs to work.
Excuse me. Some of us drive Subarus to work.
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We do love our warm flannel shirts, but there's so much more in our closet. Like, Carhartts. We also wear Carhartts.
No. Sometimes it's summer and the best lobster shacks are closed. Also, sometimes we eat haddock. But, okay, fine - the rest of the time we eat lobster.
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Okay, some of us do. But, many of us live in bustling places that have better food than the big city you call home. And, those of us who DO live in the middle of nowhere probably have a better night view than you.
Hey, we're proud of L.L. Bean's heritage and the fact that these boots are primarily still locally made, but have you seen the price?
I'm not even going to address this one.
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