Nantucket 101

People talk different here. They probably think that I talk funny. Here are the main rules of Nantucket Slang:

1. Use the word "wicked" whenever possible. ex: I'm wicked tired

2. If you don't want anymore of something or are doing fine just say "I'm all set!"

3. Instead of saying sure (shurr) say shoooouuur (shoe-er).

4. Don't pronounce Nantucket "Nantuck-it," say "Nantuck-et" and say the "et" really quick

5. Make sure to never use the word "pop" when refering to a tasty beverage. No one knows what it is and if they do they just make fun of you. Instead, use the word "soda."

6. ACK stands for Nantucket. I have no idea why. It just does.

7. If someone does not have it together, go ahead and say they are a "hot mess"

Some other pointers to aquaint you with Nantucket:

1. You must pack many polo shirts and clothes in pastels if you would like to fit in on main street. Also, for men, you must wear Nantucket red pants, or pants that have lots of whales on them. You will be Mr. Thang if you do that. For women, you must purchase a Nantucket lightship basket. This is a woven basket that has a whale or something of that sort in ivory on the top.

2. It is okay for a couple to wear a skirt and pants that have the same fabric. ex: A couple I saw walking down main street that were wearing a skirt and pants that were specially made from the same fabric. I think it was a sort of teal/pink pastel plaid pattern.

3. If anyone mentions the "Juice Bar," they aren't really talking about juice. The Juice Bar has the best homemade icecream on the island. I don't think anyone buys juice there.

4. If you are planning to do anything, it will probably be postponed or canceled because of the fog. Fog Happens.

5. If anyone refers to the Chicken Box, they are not talking about Poultry. They are talking about a bar that has live bands and dancing.

6. The longer you live on Nantucket, the higher your status is. So, if you want to act cool, pretend like you've been coming to Nantucket for years!

7. If anyone refers to the Fugawi race, it is assumed that you know the story. The race got it's name when two sailors got lost and said, "Where the f**k are we?" Add a Boston-ish accent and it sounds like Fugawi

8. Nantucket Nectars really are from Nantucket. Two guys started making juice out in their boat and the rest is history. All of the facts on the caps really are true and we know some of the people on the cap! If you want to fit in, pretend like you know all of the facts!

(to be continued...)