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Foxborough, Massachusetts

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Location

The Resume

    (circa June 10, 1778- )
    Born in United States
    Located in Norfolk County
    Located 35 km southwest of Boston
    Population is 16,693 as of 2016 census
    Home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution sports franchises
    Town nickname is The Gem of Norfolk County

Why Foxborough, Massachusetts might be annoying:

    It is often shortened to Foxboro by the United States Postal Service.
    It has extremely cold winters.
    Most people only know of it because of the Patriots.
    Unless you are a Pats fan, there isn't a lot to do here.
    The 2001 AFC Championship game, which was known for being played in a snowstorm, was also remembered by being the infamous 'Tuck Rule' call was played here.

Why Foxborough, Massachusetts might not be annoying:

    It was named after Charles James Fox, who was a supporter of the American colonization movement.
    It was home to the largest straw hat factory in the United States, prior to a fire which destroyed the building in the early 20th century.
    They stepped up and offered the land for a stadium, which in turn kept the Patriots in the Greater Boston area.
    They hosted the 2016 NHL Winter Classic game between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens at Gillette Stadium.
    Outside of sports, the community is known for its contributions to the dairy and farming industry.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7881 Votes: 71.87% Annoying