Connecticut and Massachusetts Compared

Mr. Beat compares and contrasts two fairly similar New England states that were settled by Europeans earlier than most other states.

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Massachusetts vs. Connecticut

[iammrbeat]

I'm...

pretty tired.

I think I'll go home now.

[MidnightSkylineMA]

One of the coolest parts about living in these states are the stone walls everywhere. No matter where you are there are old stone walls scattered about. It’s really interesting to look around and see where old farms use to be.

[colinwechsler]

I've always liked living in Connecticut not for what's in the state, but for its proximity to other things. We're 90ish minutes from Boston, 2 hours from New York, 5 hours from DC, between 1-3 hours for great skiing, and no more than 30 minutes to beaches. We also have great hiking, especially in autumn with the foliage.

[larissabreedlove]

Native nutmegger here. Massachusetts has better beaches (i.e. "the real ocean" vs LI Sound). Both have aggressive drivers; Massachusetts drivers are known as Massholes. :D

[Snqwy]

You'd be surprised how many people forget my home state; Connecticut exists

[Fat_Tony]

As a Connecticut resident, I really felt the “Massachusetts without Boston”. It’s pretty accurate, but pretty quiet. Great video, oh yeah also the WWE is down here in Stamford.

[Cycopather]

Born in CT, currently living in MA, the thesis here is pretty accurate. CT is mostly just a less populated MA, with a tinge more NYC influence.

[JoniDotDoe]

Yay my home state of Massachusetts is in a video!!! I love my state as it is is absolutely historically rich and it's education is so great, which is something I am so happy about due to me wanting to become a history educator. Thanks for the amazing video as always Mr. Beat!!

[lol-xswz]

Massachusetts may have too high taxes but damn, I really love this state. Their education system is superb.

[ameandemigod]

A lot of news anchors come to CT to learn the accent because its considered pretty neutral.

[milanimorales]

Connecticut is quiet and cute. As long as you have money to get away every now and then, CT is beautiful.

[hakeemfullerton]

I live in Connecticut so I'm happy to see a video by Mr. Beat talking about my homestate

[nikhilkellore]

i live in connecticut, we are overshdowed by other states so i am glad that you talked about our state

[LunarWingCloud]

So glad to see my home state of Massachusetts in a video finally!

[shyguy]

Born, raised, and currently living in Connecticut. This was extremely accurate! The biggest complaints people have about CT are taxes/cost of living, and our cities have high crime. But Connecticut is a beautiful state and I love living here. For sports, from what I’ve seen, we’re split down the middle. I see support from both Boston and New York teams. New Haven also has the best pizza ever, that’s just fact 😂

[mou]

As a Rhode Islander it feels like being in the middle of a sandwich

[kms]

Tufts university grad here- thanks for the shout out as evidently the 4th most important Massachusetts college haha. Both are great states with a lot of history, but I think once CT legalizes marijuana it will definitively be better. I’ve only driven through but the interstate is immaculate, and I loved not paying tolls!

[NeoCeltics]

I’d love to see a Vermont vs New Hampshire comparison

[ReynaSingh]

These videos are so good. Keep it up Mr Beat

[raskopfritz]

Hi from Darien CT!!! It feels so nice to be noticed as a state