Seattleites are generally a chill bunch. Some might even describe us as passive-aggressive. You’re not likely to see a true Seattleite lose their cool in a casual conversation about how you want to meet up at the Starbucks at Pike’s Market, but rest assured they will be inwardly irritated.
We asked our followers about the easiest ways to annoy a Seattleite in five words or less. If you’re new to Seattle, you may want to avoid uttering any of the below phrases—unless you’re looking for a sudden blast of the Seattle Freeze.
How to annoy a Seattleite in five words or less…
1. “Starbucks coffee is the best!”
2. “Meet me in Bellevue.” She doesn’t even go here!
3. “Where’s the umbrella rack?”
4. “Let’s take the 5.”
5. “I love Pike’s Place Market.”
6. “Yeah but summer is awesome.”
7. “I drive a Tesla.”
8. “I don’t drink coffee.”
9. “Smile!”
10. “Poo-yay-lup.”
11. “I love Warshington!”
12. “It just snowed a little.” Oh god… Here we go.
13. “Nordstrom’s.”
14. “Cap Hill.”
15. “In-N-Out is better.” Seattleites love their Dick’s and know that the below would be a compliment:
16. “I don’t like dogs.”
17. “Doesn’t it rain a ton?”
18. “I don’t like hiking.”
19. “Your dog can’t come in.” That’s just cruel!
20. “The Puget Sound.”
21. “Is the Seattle Freeze real?”
22. “What’s your NBA team?”
23. “Super Bowl 49.”
24. “Socks with sandals are ugly.”
25. “Where’s Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital?” The below gif also applies to #22 on this list. *A single tear blends in with the rain…*