It’s not just regular Connecticut.
Stew Leonard's
What other people think it means: Some guy's name.
What people from Fairfield County know it means: Soft serve ice cream. The miniature farm. Singing vegetables. Basically the best grocery store EVER.
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Greenwich
What other people think it means: A wealthy community near New York City.
What people from Fairfield County know it means: A few Yankees, Mets, Rangers, and media people live here, in addition to regular rich people. Oh, and White Street is INSANE.
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203
What other people think it means: A random series of three digits.
What people from Fairfield County know it means: Your area code baby!
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The Merritt
What other people think it means: To earn something.
What people from Fairfield County know it means: Two lanes of pristine beauty. Also you're either going 75 mph or are at a complete standstill, and no in-between.
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