Nor is any man.
"Islands apart; Rivalry between Vineyard and Nantucket is part of their charm" August 08, 2011|By Billy Baker, Globe Staff
Disliking the other is a birthright enforced through years of athletic rivalry culminating in the fierce Island Cup battle between the high school football teams....
Sigh
While the rivalry between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard is very real, those on both sides say the root is simply this: Everyone needs a rival, and they’re the only other thing around....
But what has changed, natives say, is how rabid the rivalry has become off the field, especially among the summer people who couldn’t care less who wins the football game but care very much about what their island choice says about them....
Both islands, of course, are summer paradises of great natural beauty. They are also very expensive, very exclusive, and very preppy....
Well, it is an elitist paper. I'm not supposed to be reading them (except for the sports).
The social identity of both places is tied heavily to geography. Martha’s Vineyard is much larger and more populated, with six towns that have distinct personalities; while Nantucket is just one town. The Vineyard is also considerably closer to the mainland. The traditional ferry takes just 45 minutes to arrive, and well over two hours to get to Nantucket....
There are flip sides to all arguments, which are often little more than stereotypes....
And the paper is full of them every day.
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