Unboxing Connecticut: What It's Like Living in Connecticut

Is everyone in Connecticut a rich elitist snob?
Did everyone here go to UCONN?
And are there ANY good beaches in this state?
We’ll answer those questions AND more. So, grab your snobby bottle of rose, and try not to get shot, we’re going to unbox the state of Connecticut!
Man. What a really pretty scene we have here. This is Connecticut. It’s fall, and as you can tell, the season is in bloom. There’s nothing quite like fall in Connecticut. And then winter comes and this place is miserable until March.
But Connecticut is a lot more than just autumn leaves. For such a small state, it’s really diverse. Some parts are New York City light and some are Massachusetts...ish. It’s kind of a combination of the Hamptons, Detroit and Alabama. There’s lots of rich people here - in fact, some of the wealthiest areas in the nation. But its inner cities are miserable, and there’s rednecks all over the rural parts. But we’re getting way ahead of ourselves.
For a more complete picture of Connecticut we need to look at things from a higher level and then check out each county and region.
This is Connecticut.
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[@NickJohnson]

Here is my entire Unboxing Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

[@ThatGuyChey]

When he said, “ they vote to tax the shit out of themselves, and then complain about it” i lost it 😂😂😂

[@plymouthfury6840]

It’s so true too lmao

[@Chris-bn5cv]

The problem is the low info low education voters in these shithole cities vote these assholes in and the people in rural parts have to deal with it.

[@MrsBauckman]

Chris is right. If you look at a map of CT, the entire map is red, except for the cities ... which is true in every state.

[@Chris-bn5cv]

@@neall7768 Prime example of a low info fool who has no clue what they're talking about so they go immediately to the race card. Kid if you actually saw past your ignorant views you would know it was directed at people voting the same useless people into office and then complaining because things get worst not better.

[@brendangallagher5336]

Yes, thats the result of being a Democrat. Dems love to create these situations and then complain about their own doing.

[@chrishoyt0917]

I live in ct. U could milk a cow, and 5 minutes later, buy crack from a latin king.

[@crackrat6166]

Facts!

[@blessedbeadells4882]

Oh no

[@datmex6]

Haha so true!

[@SymphonySwingg]

Buy Crack from a Latin King??? Interesting. Dont tell me, U dont have many minorities as friends?

[@chedthomas6693]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@jackdepalma9252]

I absolutely love how this comment section is filled with CT citizens like us, I swear it’s like we don’t exist sometimes

[@cocotaveras8975]

I know right and it’s like the whole country forgets we even exist. At least we’re not Delaware, am I right? xD 😂😂

[@kingstonstandrew1781]

New York and New Jersey over shadows YALL

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

Ikr sooooo true

[@cocotaveras8975]

@strongbad666 I’m guessing your from Delaware, right? NOPE! Trust me you don’t want anything to do with this state - cold, tax heavy, and boring.

[@cocotaveras8975]

@strongbad666 Sorry my wording might have confused you, but your reading it wrong. I’m from CT and warning you NOT TO LIVE in this state. It’s like California but much smaller, colder, and with nothing to do. Why do you think thousands leave every year? Taxes, boredom, crime, poor job opportunities, income inequality, etc. It’s truly awful! At least I’ve heard DE has decent beaches - this state has 0 decent ones, at least the ones I’ve been too and I live on the Coast. Again why do you think most people are literally fleeing? And I’m going to be one of them in several years.

[@skyunique9199]

Lived in CT my whole life. It is literally the richest poorest place to be. Lol. But I disagree with all the comments saying the place is boring, everything is within 2 hours, beaches, concerts, party scenes, and NY City and Boston are close neighbors.

[@ckellyllc]

What rock have you been hiding under ?

[@meyokkob458]

Yes CT is boring thank GOD we have NYC, Boston, Canada, Martha Vineyard but they are not in ct other states

[@curtg5654]

Agreed. Born and raised here.

[@amandajean7738]

Don't forget Providence, RI. We have great food and clubs.

[@psilocybemusashi]

beaches, concerts and party scenes have been closed due to covid.

[@williambrey5926]

When you said Danbury is where the landscapers live that make the lawns look so good.... never heard anything more true🤣🤣

[@katar8010]

yea im one of them

[@dindin203]

lmaoo db gang

[@frxzze4430]

I live in Danbury

[@JayvonOMG]

@@frxzze4430 what part

[@JayvonOMG]

@@frxzze4430 same

[@moonryder203]

Waterbury,Bridgeport,Hartford and New Haven is where all the rich people’s kids come to get drugs!😂 They are just trying to help us poor people out.

[@charliela1844]

well, hartford and new haven are pretty big cities by them sels, and waterbury is a hub that kinda connects them. go down 69 , 20 mins ur in new haven. go down 84, 20 mins ur in hartford. bridgeport is the real gate way between ny nd ct on drug issues

[@Lucy-vk1el]

Well CT’s biggest industry is Healthcare and pharmaceuticals lol

[@justinajones3000]

Pablo Casiano, SO TRUE!

[@cookiee5272]

Yes helping themselves to those drugs only to get locked up. Their parents come from the suburbs post their bond and the cycle repeats. Ct taxes are too high, lot of waste of taxpayers dollars.

[@NyreeHenry]

Lmao forreal!

[@mackharris5356]

As someone who lived in Connecticut for 15 years and now lives in South Dakota. I’ll tell you CT is not that boring.

[@matsalvatore9074]

Chasing that black gold money?

[@jamiepiechota9215]

Haha I lived and South Dakota and Connecticut too, I can second your statement!

[@meself349]

That’s like saying “as somebody who has stubbed my toe in the backyard and also sustained a compound fracture of my femur in a car accident, I can tell you that stubbing my toe wasn’t all that bad.”

[@62758kbeck]

Thanks for the giggle! We left CT a year ago for Texas and yes, I always thought CT was boring... UNTIL I got here! OMG! It's like living in a third world country! Boring is an understatement... add to that, anything that may be of interest is AT LEAST a 2 hour minimum drive, more like 4 on average. Then you get to wherever that everyone has been telling you is so fabulous and you're like HUH? WTF! LOL

[@Mr.CreamCheese69]

But I still don't get this. What is there to do other than go to the movies?

[@joeensign8727]

Miserable till March? No dude we are lucky if it’s warm in may

[@tatiannasweets2691]

That's so true because it doesn't really get hot until end of May if we're lucky

[@brandonvillone8251]

Hahahaha

[@quettarichard6693]

Man the seasonal depression is very real here.

[@joeensign8727]

Facts literally was playing golf until December because it was so warm

[@gumdropgirl1]

That’s the truth!

[@MinminSpaceCadet]

You forgot to mention that we have the second highest electricity rates in the country (second only to Hawaii).

[@Eric-cu5kl]

and also that neversource customer service!

[@25pr]

Connecticut customers get a doble delivery charge of the electricity ⚡️ that any state ,total cost. Example total usages 40 dollars 💵 and delivery 120 💵💵😡😡

[@bugajk25]

Move to Wallingford we have the cheapest

[@Stephen_A.]

@@bugajk25 You have your own power company. That is the greatest.

[@bugajk25]

@@Stephen_A. agreed!! It is!! Super cheap

[@robinwc4672]

I grew up in Monterey California, and have now been living the past two years in Connecticut. Honestly, between the two coasts, the elitist snobbery it's something I've encountered far more on the West coast than the East Coast. New Englanders in particular are reserved but once you get to know them they are actually very warm and authentic. I've encountered far more superficial people living in California than I ever have living here in Connecticut. Just my observation...

[@autumn6010]

I’m from Slo county and can attest for how snobby west coasters are especially in wine country. That made me feel better about the east coast 🙏

[@chris8535]

Carmel vs CT?

[@robinwc4672]

@@chris8535 Haha Carmel is one of the worst places of snobbery. 😂 There places in CT I've found that are just as bad since I wrote my original post. Avon and Simsbury being two that are similar to Carmel.

[@paullacroix9888]

U can go ALOT less than 2 miles from Yale and be in full blown Ghetto... it's more like 2 blocks from Yale in either direction

[@BlitzyCobain]

Hell ya chapel Norton by A1 pizza lol that’s the tre Duce

[@jimmykrupp8093]

Hell no. It’s not like as soon as you step off the campus it’s Ghetto

[@Thragg__]

Fact, 1 mile in any direction from the apple store and u in the hood

[@mirzaahmed6589]

A lot is two words.

[@christianayala8725]

CT is so compact, 2 miles might put you into a suburb.

[@Flyingbackslapp]

I’m really surprised that he didn’t mention all the murders and robberies in New Haven before somebody leaves a smart ass comment I’ve been living here for 30 years trust me I know

[@jamesfair5315]

Same here i feel he could of done better lol

[@tatiannasweets2691]

Yes New is very bad just as bad as bridgeport

[@freckles3927]

Born and raised in New Haven....left for 17 years...just came back...and ready to leave again. New Haven is worse than ever! It’s sad...really sad.

[@Flyingbackslapp]

@@tatiannasweets2691 That’s a fact I live here still it’s like 15 shootings a week

[@hdrjunkie]

Mew haven, Bridgeport, Hartford.... and the rest of CT’s “cities” ... all really lovely places to settle down in and raise your children up to be well adjusted, model prisoners one day!

[@firstonracingday3407]

I'm from Connecticut and you reviewed this on spot. like extremely on point

[@BreezyBoyBoy]

If boredom could kill, it would be Connecticut.

[@cocotaveras8975]

As a Nutmegger I can confirm sad, but true! 😢

[@tjjefferson3410]

Well it depends where in the state you live. If u you live up there In the middle of no where in the woods than yeah🤷‍♂️

[@_Slaab_]

Yup

[@historydude6022]

Hey

[@Flexizy7]

Im from stamford CT so its nice I can go to NY for some fun , I definitely agree CT can get boring real quick

[@dawnmcanany5673]

I've lived in CT my whole life and so many things are spot on in this video but not all. Most people here are friendly and kind. We love having four seasons even if sometimes we complain. We are the state that if you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes it will change. Someone in another comment mentioned our local breweries but don't forget our amazing local cideries. We have 4 permanent and many seasonal ones. Check them out!! Also, we invented the hamburger and have the best pizza in the world.

[@ctrlcf]

Then you must not spend a lot of time down in New London county. We're the sarcasm capital of the world.

[@mirzaahmed6589]

The hamburger was invented in Hamburg, Germany, and brought here by immigrants. It first gained prominence in NYC. CT didn't invent anything.

[@robgordon7068]

There are many claims to who invented the Hamburger. One version has it that it was invented at the Erie County Fair held in Hamburg New York . The claim I subscribe to is that it was invented in New Haven CT 1895, at Louis’ Lunch. It is still being served by the fourth generation of owners in the originial building and using the original vertical toasters in New Haven, CT. Don't ask for ketshup, you won't get any. Recognized by the Liberty of Congress as the Birthplace of the Hamburger Sandwich

[@lesliehoncharik1289]

John the bake pizza in stamford!

[@matthewgallant3622]

I worked at the world’s number one pizza place in Avon, E&D Pizza Company. There’s also amazing pizza in New Haven and really all over CT.

[@567890dan]

“Did everyone go to UConn” ok thanks I didn’t need to be attacked like that in the first 10 seconds

[@Sammykyt]

lol

[@kaziiqbal7257]

UUUUU COOONNNN HUSKIES, SYMBOL OF MIIIIIIGHT TO THE FOE! (except in football)

[@seerutmir6268]

Go huskies 💙

[@justinajones3000]

I started a Yale and graduated from UConn. when I was accepted at Columbia, I thought I "I could take the train from Greenwich to NYC" instead of moving so far away to New Haven. One commute, a trial run, told me I didn't want to go to college in a ghetto.

[@kaziiqbal7257]

@@grandmajane2593 what traffic jams? We’re out in the middle of nowhere.

[@mathewcoppola8622]

This Video forgets to mention that some of the Best Pizza in the Country is in New Haven. (Some idiot for NY or Chicago will try to disagree) Also the first Hamburger Joint.

[@stevetalkstoomuch]

Yeah I'm in Chicago now and their pizza is a heart attack on a plate. Every time I'm home I run for Pepe's or Modern.

[@user-wg1dq2pu6z]

@@stevetalkstoomuch Modern is the best!

[@KJ-nd6jl]

Bc it’s not that good. Ct born and bred and could never understand anybody liking New Haven pizza. I know people love Pepes but I don’t. It’s burnt

[@c.jackson3389]

Abate pizza or Pepe's! My favorite

[@krissied4507]

Amen!!!!

[@dustinmoreshed5614]

Don’t ever live in Connecticut. -A guy who has always lived in Connecticut

[@quis398]

Same. Expensive for no reason

[@justinajones3000]

@Koehli _ You don't know over priced, my dear, until you live in WLA (BH, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu). Growing up in Greenwich, at least you got something for your money, not a 10,000 square foot house on a 100 foot lot, priced at $3.5 million.

[@greggmitchell4173]

Yup Born and raised, can't leave soon enough.

[@quis398]

@@justinajones3000 That’s the thing though. Connecticut is perfect for its healthcare aspect but for the cost of living isn’t worth it. New York,Ca and others have many things to do and is lively. The people of ct are rude, judge mental and funny acting(I lived in southern and other city states so ik the different vibes in all of them). Personally it isn’t worth it and plan on moving in a couple years. Also there’s nothing really in Ct. No Disneyland or anything besides Yale and that’s it.

[@quis398]

@@grandmajane2593 Aye it really do be random deers popping up randomly.

[@mrsj21122]

"Don't get shot" right at the beginning really made me feel at home

[@NickJohnson]

Be safe out there Ally :)

[@mrsj21122]

@@NickJohnson I'll try! Thanks for making the most accurate video I've ever seen.

[@raymondm5232]

A wise young lady once summed up ct to me as "crumpets and crack." As a Connecticutioner, I can confirm it indeed be like that.

[@Wu.sa.h]

Connecticutioner

[@ckellyllc]

HAHHAHHHHHHHHHAHHAHAAAAAHHAAAA

[@cbjersey7419]

@@Wu.sa.h lol

[@LALUXINFINITY]

😆🤣😅crumpets and crack

[@Raccon_Detective.]

Yup

[@craigauclair4026]

One good thing about CT, the inconsistent, bat shit crazy weather that can't make up it's damn mind. 😂 Mother Nature's drunk playground.

[@alijoy1721]

Yessss this. 70 degrees on a Monday, blizzard on a Wednesday

[@dapperwolf6034]

Most accurate comment of all right now

[@justinajones3000]

@@grandmajane2593 So True!

[@delusionalcupcake4750]

That is not a lie its haywire

[@hdrjunkie]

It’s Christmas Eve 2020, last week we had a foot of snow, today it was 50 degrees and right now at 10:20 pm the wind is howling with supposedly up to 60 mph gusts and we’re expecting crazy rain fall with coastal and low laying area flooding then the temps are supposed to drop like a stone tomorrow, Christmas Day! Lol,lol,lol....so what else is new my fellow nut meggers?

[@raulsaenz4367]

Excellent investigative reporting Nick! You cannot be more right about Connecticut. Looking forward for your next report 👍

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Raul!

[@voz805]

Bridgeport was a beautiful thriving city but started going downhill in the 60s. Their factories made 2/3 of the ammunition used by our military in WW2. Two things happened after the war, the factories started moving elsewhere so they could pay cheaper wages while at the same time, thousands of poor people from the south and Puerto Rico moved up thinking they could get good jobs in the factories. No jobs, but they stayed. Wait, a third thing happened: Bridgeport was run by corrupt mayors and their buddies who exacerbated the decline. Their rule caused Bridgeport homeowners to pay higher property taxes than the wealthy towns to the south. Some time in the 70s Paul Newman who lived two towns away, said Bridgeport was the armpit of New England. Decades later he apologized. If PT Barnum, a former mayor, could see what happened to his city he would weep. Also, Bridgeport has the most beautiful municipal beach in the state. Designed by Olmstead it comprises 375 acres and a 2.5 mile road and sidewalk along the shore. Barnum was a large land donor for it. Most other CT town shorelines have skimpy beaches with no road, because the vast majority of the shoreline property was allowed to be bought up by the wealthy.

[@NickJohnson]

Wow you're ON IT!! We'd be friends in real life.

[@nosah8415]

Some of these comments. lol. Born and raised in CT, but have lived in NC and now WI. I can't wait to move back to CT! I'm interested in finding out where all these people are moving to avoid the "trash" because I gotta tell you, it's in all 50 states.

[@spinkid2000]

They are all coming to Danbury. We have tons of New Housing, the lowest unemployment rate in the state and have the only school district in the state that has grown over the past 10 years.. We've had to add new buildings, sadly it is the lowest funded district in the state. They still can't fix the school funding issues because they won't combine smaller districts elsewhere.

[@suchgreatheights8841]

This is so underrated. Inflation, taxes, low wages, liberal criminal and social policies

[@tony_5156]

Move back? Jesus Christ are you mentally ill?

[@tony_5156]

Don’t come back, i advices everyone to leave CT and then let the Russians drop a nuclear bomb on this place

[@woneymalian4513]

Love the entrance song!! and Mappy! and the general mood of the videos...nice job, man!

[@NickJohnson]

yay!

[@icantthinkofagoodhandlename]

I have lived in Waterbury for 17 years and this is so accurate. It’s called the dirty water for a reason

[@bluekitten1032]

I grew up in Southeastern CT. I always wanted to get out of the state and now that I am out, I kinda miss it. I miss being close to everything. I wouldn't go back to live but CT and RI will always have a special place in my heart.

[@dj_spaulding]

Lived in Waterbury for over 40 years, you couldn't be more accurate. However bad it is, it's home.

[@barrygregory913]

Worst city in America

[@mrjonsey]

@@barrygregory913 Not even close.

[@tony_5156]

I’ve been there before…what a filthy ghetto

[@honeybfly2010]

Awwww Mappy got all sentimental and gushy. How sweet! 😊 Love your “Connecticut Snob” outfit. You were even rockin’ the sweater over the shoulders! I’ve seen some people like that out here in California in the Beverly Hills and Newport Beach areas. And some do wear the sweater over the shoulders...they really should add the Mr. Howell hat, it would really take that snob look to a new level. Lol just sayin’. 😊

[@NickJohnson]

glad you liked it :) I tried ;)

[@tjadams8654]

After living in CT for 23 years you forgot to mention all the breweries we have and how often we get new ones. May I recommend Witchdoctor Brewing Company in Southington.

[@donnabrouillard2568]

I’ve been there, and it’s really nice. I’m disappointed that the only area of Hartford County he mentioned was Hartford. What about Meriden, Southington, Berlin, or Cheshire?

[@tjadams8654]

@@donnabrouillard2568 I totally agree! Chesire has some nice bike trails and dog parks.

[@Posirep]

@@donnabrouillard2568 Meriden and Cheshire are in New Haven County

[@sean7735]

2 Roads is a great brewery!

[@marthompson6924]

Oh baby. They have a white russian brew 🤗 Best

[@CaribbeanHistory]

Born and raised in Hartford before moving to Puerto Rico and people always ask me which do I prefer and can never give them a straight answer because they’re very different places. I go back every now and then because I have family up there and I like it a lot despite whatever problems are mentioned. Went to CT for thanksgiving in 2018 and drove around and did a whole bunch of stuff with my family and never got bored. I think it depends on your personality, if you’re a calm, not in a rush, history loving person, it’s perfect. But if you like the heavy and active city life, then go somewhere else honestly because it will be boring as you mentioned a few times because it’s true. I would honestly go back because it fits my life style perfectly unlike here in PR whose government is more corrupt than the US as a whole and that says a lot and crime is soaring.

[@lildev1975]

Holyshit I'm leaving Connecticut in a few months cannot wait finally going to be rid of this place

[@kasun1752]

I did 7 years ago! No planning to return barely make a long weekend when visiting 🤣

[@quis398]

Yep I hear that. Plan on moving out in a couple years.

[@stephgalaburri714]

Omg take me with you pleaaaaase. I cannot bare to stay here any longer!

[@ckellyllc]

I’m looking at places in Florida next week. Georgia and Texas are on my list too. Can’t wait to get outta here

[@meyokkob458]

I left for 3 years I love TN... but hubby’s job hanged we had to come back to CT due to a large decrease in money. Moved back to Northford CT...happy to have a house a d good paying job...CT gave us a higher paying job more thanTN

[@elhouli]

I actually love living in CT 🤭 you make the most of where you live

[@NickJohnson]

Cool Liz!

[@oliviabossonart5177]

Same here girl! Still was super accurate tho lol

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@Liz Houlihan. I absolutely agree Liz, I'm born and have lived in Ct my whole life. Spending time in South Florida has its advantages in regards to weather in the winter. But truly life is what you make of it!! Merry Christmas and God bless!🎄

[@goriverman]

I love Ct. I just hate the tyrannical government and taxes. It is a beautiful state with allot to offer. The government is out of control

[@curtg5654]

Exactly. Born and raised here.

[@Imhim247]

Nick mentioned WWE let me know he done his homework about Connecticut. Excellent video. Oh I love the ending.😂👏👏👏

[@Chris_at_Home]

Linda McMann lives in Connecticut, I meet her a few times about 7-8 years ago. She owns WWE.

[@Imhim247]

@@Chris_at_Home That's awesome. I bet Linda is a nice person.

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@Imhim247 Yes she is. I met her through a brother back there. I was taking care of some things back there and was flying back and forth 5-6 times a year for over three years.

[@NickJohnson]

You knowit

[@courtneyh9153]

Nick really does do excellent research into each video, !! Thank you Nick 😊

[@ashleymalone6465]

I've lived in CT my entire life and there's a lot more poor people than rich snots...

[@isidrogarcia6893]

Just depends where you are

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

@Ashley Malone omg ikr

[@isidrogarcia6893]

@@MiddletownBranchProd. I live in a rural area

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

@@isidrogarcia6893 me too. Middletown, just off of South Main.

[@isidrogarcia6893]

@@MiddletownBranchProd. it’s nice there

[@renewii]

Loved the music at the end!! Clever

[@ryanbilodeau5814]

Lmfaoooooo this is the most accurate breakdown of ct I’ve ever seen. Wanna be our governor?

[@NickJohnson]

I'd fix things for sure

[@cocotaveras8975]

@@NickJohnson Please run, you would have my vote that’s for sure!

[@ckellyllc]

We can start by firing all the morons in government. And they should just shut down the government here. It’d be an improvement

[@davedriscoll6324]

@@NickJohnson where did you get such accurate info? Especially the map breakdown...wish they were Fairfield lol!!

[@mirzaahmed6589]

@@NickJohnson Make Mappy the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.

[@kevlarace9327]

Ha!..if you lived in New York city your whole life CT IS HEAVEN for us ..I love it !!...im a danburyian 😅

[@hanifahpresley5064]

I was looking for nyc person to comment. I wanted to see what it was like as I too want to move to ct

[@angelmercado8383]

I'm from the Bronx, work and stay in Harlem all week because my Job gives me a rent free apartment. I bought a weekend home in CT 4 years ago and love leaving heading up on the weekends, especially now with COVID. A few of my friends bought homes too. You get a bang for your buck compared to houses in the Bronx where the yards are tiny, houses are so tight your neighbor can peek through your window, there is no parking in the streets etc. I got the best of both worlds though and I'm not complaining!

[@meself349]

I’m 65 and lived more than half of my life in New York City (was born there also) …before moving to Connecticut in 1992. I Actually feel safer and find people more decent and sociable when I go back to Manhattan to visit than I generally experience here in Connecticut. And I live in a “good” area here also. Doesn’t really matter. It’s not a nice place.

[@119jkwh]

The history here is incredible though! We have the oldest continuously running art museum in the country and Hartford was the wealthiest city in the country in the 1800's and a ton of famous people lived there.

[@tony_5156]

That’s not super interesting. The only somewhat interesting thing about the state is the southern border? Why? You get to watch how many peoples are leaving this awful place.

[@119jkwh]

@@tony_5156 Its called an opinion. Plus Ive worked at three historic institutions here in CT. The history is outstanding and more people should visit. Just because you dont find it interesting doesnt mean others dont.

[@michaelday6987]

1:32 You can drive across the whole state in 2 hours (It just feels like 10 hours).

[@spokehead8218]

All depends on the what type of bs u run into on 95 atm

[@mirzaahmed6589]

@@spokehead8218 Take Route 44.

[@joshuasalem5022]

I’m probably the millionth person to mention some things you missed but I want to add my 2¢: -New Haven pizza is the best in the universe -We’re the least dependent on subsidies from the federal government -You can actually reach a decent amount of the state by train (kinda cheating because we’re so small)

[@alijoy1721]

I thought we were tied with Minnesota on federal govt money

[@joshuasalem5022]

@@alijoy1721 It changes year to year but we’re usually in the top 3 as “least dependent” I know it’s easy to complain about high taxes but this is a huge benefit, it also means that our social welfare system is more robust than most other states

[@alijoy1721]

@@joshuasalem5022 I know it does! I thought I had just read it recently! Thanks!

[@mirzaahmed6589]

Least dependent just means there are no military bases in the state. In terms of welfare recipients, we are right up there.

[@mirzaahmed6589]

Actually eastern CT is pretty much entirely dependent on federal money for building submarines and training Coast Guard cadets.

[@oscarround1029]

Love it here and your right about everything. Mix of all types of people what makes it great. Also for a day trip you can reach NY Boston the cape Martha's Vinyard Vermont upstate NY beaches ect. Everything you could ever ask for.

[@firstandlastproductionsllc]

Great video, I really enjoyed it! :) I currently reside in Middlesex County and the drone clip from 7:23-25 is actually a shot of the "Cliff Walk" in Newport, Rhode Island. Still enjoyed the humor throughout the video! Thank you!

[@margievitale6521]

I am from their . MILFORD it has some of the best people I have ever met . People are real ! Your rendition of this beautiful state is far from what I grew up in and love . To each is own ...

[@bluesteel48]

As a CT resident for the last 50+ years (former upstate New Yorker) I concur with your assessments. And yes, I’ve hit a deer.

[@MySwitchup]

Yur production skills and quality of artwork has really grown. Keep it up bud. Love yur videos.

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Niko :)

[@MySwitchup]

@@NickJohnson Cant wait for yur next vid.

[@mermaid-rp5xf]

I grew up in Suffield, CT. Everything you said about “being the Deep South of the far north” was spot on. Tobacco trucks and farms everywhere.

[@janessamila9]

CT resident. This was an outstanding short video. Nice work, and love the humor

[@NickJohnson]

Short??

[@jimmymac4016]

I’m from Connecticut and everything said in this video was spot on. The Nirvana parody was the cherry on top

[@HylianKilljoy]

This is probably the most accurate video I've seen about Connecticut. I've lived here my whole life and there are some things to like about being here! Hopefully the economic situation can improve and the economic gap can close. And you didn't even mention New Haven pizza!

[@NickJohnson]

I talked about other pizza!

[@areohbeevee]

@@NickJohnson the other pizza isn’t worth talking about

[@sebstultz4327]

Miserable till March? We’re miserable no matter what month it is

[@mirzaahmed6589]

It's cold until the first week of June most years.

[@sebstultz4327]

@@mirzaahmed6589 sometimes even then its only lower 60’s until july, especially if its a rainy june

[@Raccon_Detective.]

Can confirm

[@3DOM_]

The summers are terribly hot and make you want winter. Winter is cold and ugly and your back where you started. And spring and autumn sucks for anyone with allergies.

[@mirzaahmed6589]

@@3DOM_ I don't mind the hot summer. June though October is nice.

[@adamp2572]

I'm an independent insurance salesman in CT. I've lived here my whole life. GREAT video. This is 100% what Connecticut is like and what the people are like. Good job!

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Adam

[@JillBrewerVideos]

Well done, Nick. I grew up in CT, and I can’t disagree with you on any of these points, except that I don’t care about UConn basketball.

[@NickJohnson]

What?????

[@ilovebacalao8516]

Bridgeport looks much better now that part cant speak for all of bpt

[@laural3464]

Agreed I’m in CT now, born and raised. You should say nobody cares about UConn teams. But every one partied there.

[@tboland728]

@@laural3464 every old person in CT is taken aback. You've never seen so many old men who are diehard women's basketball enthusiasts lol

[@andrewjones7329]

Preach. No one know went to Uconn or cares about their sports.

[@coldwarrior23]

Life long CT resident here, we deserve this review

[@veerose420]

I’ve been watching your channel for months now, I love all your videos, but man none of them had me ctfu in less than 30 seconds like this one!! 🤣 born & raised in CT, I love the video so far. I’ll re-comment when I finish the video in 15 minutes 😅

[@veerose420]

The way you were so spot on about everything in this video makes me think you’re from CT 🤣

[@BlackheartCharlie]

Dude, you f......g nailed it! I was born and raised in CT and lived there for the first 44 years of my life. (bailed out, bought a sailboat and moved to Key West). Your observations are spot on, 100%. If you haven't spent a lot of time there, then you've done a LOT of research! Well done. :-)

[@NickJohnson]

I'm just good

[@ambitionandy]

I moved to Connecticut a year ago for work. Became close friends with a co-worker & bought a motorcycle. Wanted to get a bigger bike so I went to sell it on FB Marketplace. Found a person interested in it, was a younger kid, and not knowing Connecticut at the time I went forward with the deal. Kid didn't have a vehicle so I delivered it to him.. in Waterbury. As soon as I entered Waterbury I seen boarded up houses & it looked straight up ghetto. I'm not a person to judge others so I said eh, whatever I'll continue. Unloaded the bike for the kid to test ride it & he took off. No where to be found as I circled the blocks quite a few times. Houses in Waterbury have driveways on the side with garages sitting in the back so most likely it's in one of them. Learned my lesson to have cash in hand when dealing with people and to stay out of Waterbury. Nothing but criminals there as the Police Officer said that I ran into just down 2 blocks from where I got my bike stolen. It's been about 6 months since the incident, no info from the police yet. Connecticut is sketchy.

[@buddymccormack8668]

there are people like that everywhere not just in ct, and there are nice areas of ct, the small towns are better.

[@danielmartinez4315]

Have the same experience in waterbury with a Xbox

[@altheplug7080]

Lmao dam bro you got got shesh, shoulda known going into the "dirty water" as they call it

[@ctfinest8603]

😂😱😞

[@ShellymanStudios]

CT is corrupt as hell, dude.

[@PR0MAN01]

I grew up in Colchester and this video gave me some nostalgia for Connecticut after I left. Never thought I'd miss it.

[@NickJohnson]

Time to go back!

[@alexg8460]

I live in CT, i lived in the hood grew up with gangbangs, drug dealers on the corner with the hoes and pimps. I had to run to the bus and run home cause i got shook down from the kids that were dealing. Now live next to million dollar homes after i got my shit together and guess what, i love it here and its 8min from where i use to live. A 8 min drive can be life changing, you would never think it!

[@ultraprincesskenny6790]

I can believe it because I live in CT. Up the street there's sex offenders and I think I saw a heroin needle walking home. Down the street is a public park and fancy expensive apartments. A bit past that is the ghetto again. Also up the street past that is suburbs

[@bigiecheese919]

How's avon !

[@Joe-xl4ub]

Having travelled throughout the country, I can say that one of the things I value about Connecticut when I get back is the amount of educated and sensible people there. I was shocked at the amount of uneducated people you will encounter in the South and Midwest. I think that for many is the big draw in the state--living amongst people who can use their minds. It may not sound important but when you are surrounded with people who do not value education or have limited ability to think or express themselves clearly (yes, I mean rednecks and hillbillies) you feel like you've entered the twilight zone.

[@richardross7219]

I saw the same thing when I was in the Army. I was born and raised in Fairfield County, graduated from UCONN, and went into the Army. Many of the soldiers were barely literate. When I came back I had to go to the opposite corner of CT because Fairfield County had become way too expensive.

[@badmom7906]

😂😂This is sooooo true!!! I live here & can’t wait to get out!!!!

[@matthewmajestic1013]

I always like the “unboxing” videos of the states, I can learn things about states that I’ve never known about, also love your comedic approach Mr.Johnson, also how did Connecticut gets its nickname?. I really like the Nirvana sounding song 😄🤟🏾.

[@NickJohnson]

There's more unboxing coming soon ;)

[@stevetalkstoomuch]

Nutmeggers > Nutmeg State > the old Yankee pedlars from the 1800s used to sell nutmeg and other spices all over the east coast, so the nickname developed from that. And it's faster to say than "Connecticuters".

[@matthewmajestic1013]

@@stevetalkstoomuch thanks for the explanation !:)

[@ecgodsmack86]

Subbed. Dude your too funny and informative at the same time.

[@NickJohnson]

❤️ yay!!

[@n.v.1173]

There is “ghetto” areas in EVERY STATE and Amazing areas as well. CT is no different.👍🏼

[@isidrogarcia6893]

THANK YOU

[@SofaSpy]

To be fair I think the term ghetto is relative. I live in a town in Long island New York that has an average household income of $65,000 (waaay above the national average) but yet it's still considered one of the "worst towns" in Long island because Long island is known for its million dollar mansions. To be honest most of Connecticut's bad areas would be considered average in any other American state

[@cbjersey7419]

@@grandmajane2593 The north end of bridgeport has decent neighborhoods with people that work and keep their houses and yards nice.

[@4021971]

The cities in CT were once nice and vibrant and now the suburbs are becoming bad too. Every day there is at least a few car break ins in my small town. They are coming from the cities and creating havoc in the suburbs now too. Time to leave.

[@isidrogarcia6893]

@@4021971 at this point I might as well go to a secluded island 🌴

[@jakerobertson4024]

I’m from Tolland and this is completely true. I’ve been living in Denver for 2 years now and I do miss the culture back home surprisingly

[@armandorodriguez6447]

Bro you hit this nail right on the head with calling Bridgeport,Waterbury and so on,SMH but still ROCK! Luv Hartfor$ n New Haven, west haven beach that is 🥂

[@sebastianpuka555]

People are moving in to CT again.Mostly from NYC. Property prices are going up like never before. I think CT has its worst behind

[@mirzaahmed6589]

They are fleeing the pandemic in NYC. They'll move back again soon. Connecticut hasn't had sustained population growth since 2000. The only people moving here are Puerto Ricans fleeing the hurricanes and the economic collapse in PR.

[@notofthisworld595]

Fairfield County is actually way more diverse than he described. Sure there’s a lot of rich people here, but there’s also just as many working class people.

[@barrygregory913]

I was born in Ridgefield

[@notofthisworld595]

@@barrygregory913 ok?

[@WoozyYami]

@@notofthisworld595 don't be rude!

[@AK-47-yall]

As a CT native, I have to say, your video was well researched and not inaccurate BUT I am (probably one of few) people who actually love living here and find that there is so much to do! Because of the diversity in the state and being so close to Boston and NY, there is actually a ton of interesting things to do here and shows from music to comedy to broadway, come through all of the time. You can go to the beach and ski in the same state! I think people who find CT boring must not be looking very hard.

[@NickJohnson]

I didn't say it was BAD there Andrea

[@AK-47-yall]

@@NickJohnson Awww. I wasn't directing that at you. There are people right here in CT who hate living here. It was more for them:)

[@livelovely]

I've lived out of the country and in other states and I had to come back. I know we'll travel more (once Covid is in control) but there is no where else I want to raise kids. Lake life in the summer, fall fairs and festivals and pumpkin picking, city adventures, the art scene, kayaking, the race tracks, the shoreline... So much to do. We'll always have a home here. My husband and I explore different towns around CT every weekend and there is so much to do. We also bought a kayak this year and we find a new body of water to explore all of the time. We're been back here five years and we are always finding a new place to explore and fantastic food. People who say it is boring or not diverse don't get out much or talk to anyone outside their circles. I love knowing that other people have gratitude for CT. I really struggled culturally and financially outside of Connecticut and it was a relief to be back. I'm a small town girl at heart who also loves to go off and explore. The best of both worlds.

[@youngOG87]

I would say it depends on what you like doing. For those that don’t really find fun in those activities you mentioned…it’s incredibly boring. Not even to mention the annual seasonal depression that kicks in from January to March.

[@Briguygtr]

ski? lol

[@arthurcummins273]

I live in CT, I could be at the beach one day and be at a farm the next. I also like how we are close to NYC and Boston

[@TG-ob5fn]

True. You can pick apples one town & over the town line, buy some crack. Definitely diverse! 😉

[@Lucy-vk1el]

I’m from Connecticut and I always see the mayor of Derby buying scratch off tickets in the Krauzers convenience store lmao

[@sieg6635]

Really?

[@meself349]

Not surprising. A lot of Connecticut mayors are lowlifes.

[@captainphoenix]

"Danbury, where the landscapers live." LMAO TRUE. Absolutely, 100%, TRUE.

[@juhturonezo]

Great job Nick! And the nirvana song was nice :D greeting from hungary!

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Jason

[@Imohlaapohko]

You are so funny 😂! I love your sense of humor Lol! Thanks for the information. your videos are great❤️ I think Connecticut is very pretty of course outside of the ghetto 😏

[@NickJohnson]

I think so too!

[@kelly7890]

I am job searching right now and really have appreciated these videos. I am trying to figure out where will be the best fit for me and I like being able to sort out the living situation a bit. Thank you!!

[@mirzaahmed6589]

Definitely do not move to CT. I moved there for a job in 2016 and hated it. Got out in 2022 and moved to Florida. Huge improvement.

[@odonata9838]

I live in CT and this video was perfectly accurate!

[@dianealbrecht496]

I'm a CT native. Left 34 yrs. ago for MD as a career move. Best move i ever made. Yes, CT is boring, beautiful & so freakin expensive, which is why i jumped ship. Still visit family there, tho. Still a gorgeous state, too!

[@scottthibodeau918]

Where did you move too ?

[@mirzaahmed6589]

@@scottthibodeau918 Maryland. Read her comment.

[@scottthibodeau918]

@@mirzaahmed6589 wow did not see that . Thanks . I thought it was an initial title for an occupation lol

[@majorfomo7895]

I got news for you - it's miserable in March too. Even April lately. In fact, May hasn't been wonderful either...

[@brianreardon7700]

A lot people are miserable everywhere lol.. no matter what state city or country.. the world you live in! Lol

[@kaylapalmer2819]

No longer able to say "April showers bring May flowers". We used to have my daughters Birthday parties outside in May but not so much anymore.

[@MariusVanderMerwe-up7zn]

Love your videos, Hello from South Africa!!!

[@FlukeTog]

I hope Foxwoods comped you for snubbing Mohegan sun. That should be be worth a free weekend. Funny map, and well done ! Great captains hat ! How did you know so fast that gossip is CT’s official state hobby.

[@user-xm6iu8jg5k]

I guess I’m Ghetto since I was born in Bridgeport then moved to Waterbury and I gotta say we is broke over here 😂

[@mirzaahmed6589]

@Luna Owl no, it's a ghetto.

[@amielawson8344]

Spot on and absolutely hilarious! CT born and raised.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Amie how are you doing today.

[@cubanvalor5379]

That was hilarious! I have to watch your other stuff.

[@NickJohnson]

cool.

[@maryb2798]

Well done Nick Johnson--very accurate. BTW the "Toll" in Tolland rhymes with doll.

[@kaziiqbal7257]

There's clam pizza in New Haven too. That's one of the things they're known for and it's not bad.

[@josephgonzalez6448]

I live in CT and I gotta say this is pretty damn accurate.

[@jbilotta]

Pretty good summation! I was born here and after bouncing around a bit, bought a house in Milford, CT.

[@Wofski]

Born and lived in Stamford for many many years... Retired and moved out of CT. Best thing ever!!!! CT is a very pretty state as you all saw.

[@baddafo]

Ha !!! Live in Norwalk Ct . So funny seeing how folks look at us . In fact it a awesome place to live . Taxes are high traffic sucks and everyone is always in a rush . New Yorker are now moving in and the small New England charm is be lost in the mix . So now when you hit the age when you slow down it time to move south !!!

[@chipmcloughlin8357]

I've lived here all my life.... You nailed it.

[@carolem9134]

Excellent video, thank you for sharing.

[@StrongerThanEver84]

I lived in CT for almost 26 years before I moved to SoCal. The majority of the time being in Shelton. Honestly... I thought i was a really nice place to grow up. Sometimes I really miss the seasons. Especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas. But I hate cold weather too much to ever move back.

[@aliciaaltair]

5 generations of my family lived there, in the river valley near gillette's, but it got so unaffordable it became an impossible dream for my mom, a single parent nurse, to own a home where she and then I grew up. we just kept getting pushed further away from the river and into the city due to housing until finally she said 'screw it' and moved to maine when I was about 18, where she was able to buy 60 acres and a big farm house. The economic disparity is hard to understand if you haven't lived it. I've lived and traveled all over the country and abroad but I still miss the river there.

[@jaquanedmonds5650]

Born and raised in Ansonia CT wouldn't trade this state for any other!! I love CT and I've been to 32 states CT is great !!

[@BrentStewart]

Nawlins native. Moved to CT back in 2000. Love it very much here.

[@nikkislickies]

Omg, were moving to Hartford in a couple weeks and now I'm debating my life choices.... Great video man. Especially your freestyle at the end. Nice Nirvana remix

[@LCdic09]

Hope you didn't do it. West Hartford is much nicer if you need to be in that area

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

DO NOT MOVE TO HARTFORD!!!!

[@mirzaahmed6589]

Not all parts of Hartford are bad. Prospect Avenue, along the western edge, near Elizabeth Park and the Governor's Mansion, is really nice, albeit expensive. The surrounding towns, like West Hartford, Windsor, and Farmington, are perfectly nice.

[@Ksyusha1]

😂😂😂 I’m opinionated, well informed , sarcastic but friendly !!! 😀 I do throw a sweater over my shoulders 😄 and I’m snobbish...in some instances . 😆 I love CT ! Despite all the problems it has . Great video 👍👏

[@TheAlmightyClipse]

As an Aussie even the "crap" parts of America leave me in awe!!! I swear I must've been a "long lost American" born in the wrong country! 😕

[@jongallardo8006]

Come to the west if you haven’t friend ! States like California Utah and Colorado will take your breath away with the natural beauty and some of the best national parks on earth

[@rodbergonzini326]

I live in CT and a few months back decided to join the Army, since then I probably met hundreds if not thousands of people from Basic training to AIT, yet I only met ONE person from my state, quite amazing that I met more people from Hawaii than CT....It's really a small state....