As someone who was born and raised (and still currently living) on Long Island, I know that there’s a lot of stereotypes out there surrounding Long Islanders. Some may be true, some may not be. But, whether you’re 631 or 516, if you relate to these 15 points, you know you’re a true (and proud) Long Islander.
Nothing like a bacon, egg, and cheese with an iced tea. And waking up to fresh bagels on a Sunday morning is pretty much all you can hope for.
Image from giphy.comSorry not sorry, but non-Long Island bagels or pizza are just the worst.
Nobody from Long Island says “I’m going into Manhattan today.” We say, “I’m going into the city today.”
I don’t care if Westchester or New Rochelle isn’t technically upstate, it’s past the city so its upstate to us.
What, nobody else says “cawfee” or “bawls”?
If you don’t have a boat yourself, chances are you know someone with a boat and you wait patiently for your invitation every summer.
No. No, I don’t.
Image from giphy.comOur beaches aren’t exactly the Caribbean, but you still love going to them every summer.
Image from giphy.com
Why would a Long Islander go to either of those places when there’s real pizzerias serving real pizza right down the street?
Nothing like ordering fries and a milkshake from the diner at midnight.
And if you pass one Dunkin, you don’t worry because you know you’re going to pass another one soon.
You had a great time, but probably regretted it the next day.
Whether you leave just for vacation, for college, or decided to move elsewhere, you probably miss it a lot more than you thought you would.
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