A northeastern state in the USA that is part of the New England region. Other than being the smallest state in the country, it's not that different from other mid-north Atlantic states. Rhode Island's geography consists of beaches and temperate woods, and the topography is relatively flat except for a few hills and rocky outcrops. The Narragansett Bay is located in the eastern half of the state along with most of the population while the western half of the state is somewhat remote with a classic rustic atmosphere.
To answer the three most common questions Rhode Islanders are asked:
1. Yes, we're well aware that Rhode Island is not an island. The official name is "Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations", referring to what is now known as Aquidneck Island and the mainland portion of the state. We shortened it.
2. Yes, there is a reason Rhode Island is small. Back in Colonial America, the colonies of Connecticut and Massachusetts controlled the area surrounding where Rhode island currently exists. So unlike other colonies that had elbow room to expand, the Rhode island colony was limited to a wedge of spare land between Connecticut and Massachusetts.
3. No, Quahog is not a real place; a quahog is actually a species of edible clam found all along the Eastern seaboard. The fictional town depicted in Family Guy is based off of the city of Cranston, which is directly southwest of the state capitol, Providence.
To answer the three most common questions Rhode Islanders are asked:
1. Yes, we're well aware that Rhode Island is not an island. The official name is "Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations", referring to what is now known as Aquidneck Island and the mainland portion of the state. We shortened it.
2. Yes, there is a reason Rhode Island is small. Back in Colonial America, the colonies of Connecticut and Massachusetts controlled the area surrounding where Rhode island currently exists. So unlike other colonies that had elbow room to expand, the Rhode island colony was limited to a wedge of spare land between Connecticut and Massachusetts.
3. No, Quahog is not a real place; a quahog is actually a species of edible clam found all along the Eastern seaboard. The fictional town depicted in Family Guy is based off of the city of Cranston, which is directly southwest of the state capitol, Providence.
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Okay, we're small but not THAT small, it takes at least... well... 45 minutes to get from top to bottom in good traffic (ok I guess we are kinda small)... lots of beaches, home of Del's Lemonade, in which watermelon is the best flavor, lemon's gross (it's got real lemon bits, ewww), the word bubbla or even bubbler (a water fountain), smallest state, longest official name (State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations), shortest moto (Hope, it's kinda gay), sometimes SOME of us don't pronounce are letter r's, population about 1 million, so not everyone knows everyone, foster gloster, the best state ever, what else am I forgetting? Oh yeah coffee milk, it's good try it sometime. Oh and the Burning of the Gaspee, look it up I'm not explaining it, and whatever else I'm forgetting or don't know.
Okay, we're small but not THAT small, it takes at least... well... 45 minutes to get from top to bottom in good traffic (ok I guess we are kinda small)... lots of beaches, home of Del's Lemonade, in which watermelon is the best flavor, lemon's gross (it's got real lemon bits, ewww), the word bubbla or even bubbler (a water fountain), smallest state, longest official name (State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations), shortest moto (Hope, it's kinda gay), sometimes SOME of us don't pronounce are letter r's, population about 1 million, so not everyone knows everyone, foster gloster, the best state ever, what else am I forgetting? Oh yeah coffee milk, it's good try it sometime. Oh and the Burning of the Gaspee, look it up I'm not explaining it, and whatever else I'm forgetting or don't know.
Funny story: Once my family was visting somewhere (Massachutesettes or NH maybe) and (this was when I was really little, I don't even remember but my family told me, my brother, who was like four at the time, ordered coffee milk at a resturant, a waitress brought him coffee AND milk! She'd never even heard of coffee milk (the Rhode Island state drink) before!
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When your driving in Massachusetts, surrounded by Rhode Island drivers, and you give them the finger. This is justified due to the fact that they suck at driving, they saturate the roads as far north as the New Hampshire line and the lingering notion that there are no cars in Rhode Island because they are causing all the traffic in Boston.
Jay: There's so much traffic today.
Joe: Yea, I been giving just about everyone directions back to Rhode Island.
Joe: Yea, I been giving just about everyone directions back to Rhode Island.
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by Dan Grzebein Jr October 6, 2005
Get the Rhode Island Ram mug.1.A great state to leave 2.A half baked experiment in politics gone horribly awry 3.A great place to drink & drive ( even if you only have to go around the block, as it beats walking in most towns, there are bars everywhere, and most cops don't care unless you hit something and they actually have to put down their donut and work )4. A textbook example of how to destroy otherwise beautiful & picturesque coastal property 5. A great place to find an amazing variety of food at any hour of the day or night ( if you know where to go ) 6. A great state to leave
by Fritay December 14, 2008
Get the rhode island mug.similar to the jersey girl, rhode island girls are sexy as hell and we know how to party. we've got a great sense of style and know about 50 guys (most of which are our cousins) who will beat the shit outta you if you mess with us. we live at the beach, in newport, in providence, jamestown, wherever - and we party everywhere. we've got a certain attitude and we're not afraid to voice our opinion. we've got a mouth on us - and we'll use it too - bottom line - nobody messes with a R.I girl. we're not afraid to throw a punch or two. we can often be seen drinking del's or coffeemilk, partying in clubs, living it up on the beach, screaming at a hockey or basketball game, wearing a patriots jersey, and strolling around anywhere - whether it be our college campus or federal hill. we walk tall in heels - and you'll recognize us when you see us. we love hockey, basketball, and football - and we'll kick your ass at either one. we know how to walk on cobblestones in our jimmy choos and mini dresses and know how to party like theres no tomorrow. we've got that certain accent. we leave out r's and any word that ends with an 'er' suddenly ends with an 'a'. (lobster = lobsta) - you know you've heard it before. we are incredibly sweet and rhode island wouldnt be the same without us.
rhode island ain't run by the mob - its run by rhode island girls !
well, actually it is run my the mob.
boston ass wipe: "hey, hey sweet thang ! come ova here you rhode island girl ! ima show what these island boys cant do !"
rhode island girl: *in heels - no less* "fuck off ! rhode island ain't an island ass wipe ! hey, brad - ryan, go fuck up that boston douche bag !"
brad and ryan: "hey ! asshole ! dont you fuckin dare go near my cousin !"
*brad and ryan beat the shit outta the boston punk*
well, actually it is run my the mob.
boston ass wipe: "hey, hey sweet thang ! come ova here you rhode island girl ! ima show what these island boys cant do !"
rhode island girl: *in heels - no less* "fuck off ! rhode island ain't an island ass wipe ! hey, brad - ryan, go fuck up that boston douche bag !"
brad and ryan: "hey ! asshole ! dont you fuckin dare go near my cousin !"
*brad and ryan beat the shit outta the boston punk*
by bumble bee x December 29, 2007
Get the rhode island girl mug.A small, shitty, trash area full of arrogant, druggy faggots who are asleep 50% of the time. Drivers on Ghetto Island, oops sorry ''Rhode Island,'' are either too slow or recklessly fast. No one has heard of Rhode Island because of it's shittiness.
Guy 1: Rhode Island? Never heard of it? Do you mean, Long Island?
Guy 2: WTF? No! Rhode Island!
Guy 3: Oh, he means Ghetto Island
Guy 1: Ohhh. That place sucks dick!
Guy 2: WTF? No! Rhode Island!
Guy 3: Oh, he means Ghetto Island
Guy 1: Ohhh. That place sucks dick!
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