Southern 101

[Somdmommy]

Only a Southerner knows the difference between
a *hissie fit* and a *conniption fit*, and that you
don't "*HAVE*" them, you "*PITCH*" them.
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Only a Southerner knows how many fish,
collard greens, turnip greens, peas, beans, etc.,
make up *"a mess."*
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Only a Southerner can show or point out to you
the general direction of *"yonder."*
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Only a Southerner knows exactly how long *"directly"*
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is, ... as in: "Going to town, be back directly."
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Even Southern babies know that *"Gimme some sugar"*
is not a request for the white, granular sweet substance
that sits in a pretty little bowl in the middle of the table.
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All Southerners know exactly when *"by and by"* is.
They might not use the term, but they know the concept well.
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Only a Southerner knows instinctively that the best
gesture of solace for a neighbor who's got trouble is
a plate of hot fried chicken and a big bowl of cold
potato salad. If the neighbor's trouble is a real crisis,
they also know to add a large banana puddin!
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Only Southerners grow up knowing the difference
between *"right near"* and *"a right far piece."* They
also know that *"just down the road"* can be 1 mile
or 20.
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Only a Southerner both knows and understands the
difference between *a redneck*, *a good ol' boy*, and
*po' white trash.**
*_____

No true Southerner would ever assume that the car
with the flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn
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A Southerner knows that *"fixin"* can be used as a noun,
a verb, or an adverb.
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Only Southerners make friends while standing in lines ..
and when we're "in line"... we talk to everybody!
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Put 100 Southerners in a room and half of them will
discover they're related, even if only by marriage.
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In the South, *y'all* is singular .... *all y'all* is plural
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Southerners know grits come from corn and how to
eat them.
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Every Southerner knows tomatoes with eggs, bacon,
grits, and coffee are perfectly wonderful; that red eye
gravy is also a breakfast food; and that fried green
tomatoes are not a breakfast food
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When you hear someone say,
"*Well, I caught myself lookin'*,"
you know you are in the presence of
a genuine Southerner!
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Only true Southerners say *"sweet tea"*
and *"sweet milk." *Sweet tea indicates the need
for sugar and lots of it -- we do not like our tea
unsweetened. "Sweet milk" means you don't want
buttermilk
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And a true Southerner knows you don't scream obscenities
at little old ladies who drive 30 MPH
on the freeway. You just say*,"Bless her heart"*...
and go your own way.
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And to those of you who are still having a hard time
understanding all this Southern stuff ... bless your hearts,
I hear they are fixin' to have classes on Southernness as
a second language!
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And for those who are not from the South but have lived
here for a long time, all y'all need a sign to hang on y'alls front
porch
that reads "I ain't from the South, but I got here as fast as I could."


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[Nickel]

I so missed being in the south and I'm glad I got to move back...even if it's not that far south. I'm starting to pick my southern mannerisms/phrases back up, and the little one already has a decent southern accent.

 

[jazz lady]

Paging migtig...

 

[greyhound]

Only Southerners grow up knowing the difference
between *"right near"* and *"a right far piece."* They
also know that *"just down the road"* can be 1 mile
or 20.

I told someone that it was right down the road last week ...and they said "no it's not it's 5 miles away"

 

[migtig]

Paging migtig...

I said at work yesterday "all ya'll done gone and made me upset with all ya'll's nonsense" I'm still hearing about it this morning. Speaking of which - a true Southerner knows that to eat grits the only acceptable method is salt, pepper, pat of butter and maybe some gravy. What is with pouring cream on it?

 

[mAlice]

Speaking of which - a true Southerner knows that to eat grits the only acceptable method is salt, pepper, pat of butter

Not true. Grits and bbq shrimp are a delicacy in the south.

 

[migtig]

Not true. Grits and bbq shrimp are a delicacy in the south.

For breakfast? Eeeww. I meant for breakfast in reference to the first post. I personally love grits and have eaten them with just about every meal. I've even made bread out of grits, I was told it's called something fancy like polenta. Whatever floats your boat though.

 

[mAlice]

For breakfast? Eeeww. I meant for breakfast in reference to the first post. I personally love grits and have eaten them with just about every meal. I've even made bread out of grits, I was told it's called something fancy like polenta. Whatever floats your boat though.

I don't really categorize my food as breakfast, lunch, or dinner unless I'm having breakfast for dinner, know whut ah mean? Pizza for breakfast, omelet for lunch, it's all food. If I'm in the mood for it, I eat it.

 

[jazz lady]

I said at work yesterday "all ya'll done gone and made me upset with all ya'll's nonsense" I'm still hearing about it this morning.

Speaking of which - a true Southerner knows that to eat grits the only acceptable method is salt, pepper, pat of butter and maybe some gravy. What is with pouring cream on it?

I've never eaten them any other way except maybe to add some cheese. I can't imagine pouring cream on them.

 

[greyhound]

For breakfast? Eeeww. I meant for breakfast in reference to the first post. I personally love grits and have eaten them with just about every meal. I've even made bread out of grits, I was told it's called something fancy like polenta. Whatever floats your boat though.

Polenta is not a bread. It is Italian "grits". The difference is...Southern grits are made from Hominy (corn that has had the hull removed) and polenta is made form the whole kernal. Polenta can be baked or fried but it is not really a bread.

If you like grits and shrimp, go to the West Lawn Inn in North Beach. The best grits I have ever had.......yummmmmm!!!!!!!

 

[huntr1]

I said at work yesterday "all ya'll done gone and made me upset with all ya'll's nonsense" I'm still hearing about it this morning. Speaking of which - a true Southerner knows that to eat grits the only acceptable method is salt, pepper, pat of butter and maybe some gravy. What is with pouring cream on it?

And to think some people wonder why I luvs me some Mig!

 

[mAlice]

I don't really categorize my food as breakfast, lunch, or dinner unless I'm having breakfast for dinner, know whut ah mean? Pizza for breakfast, omelet for lunch, it's all food. If I'm in the mood for it, I eat it.

Southern 101 06-21-2006 09:25 AM wow, you're special

 

[migtig]

I don't really categorize my food as breakfast, lunch, or dinner unless I'm having breakfast for dinner, know whut ah mean? Pizza for breakfast, omelet for lunch, it's all food. If I'm in the mood for it, I eat it.

Okay - I guess I can understand that. I just can't stomach it.

 

[greyhound]

I'm having penne pasta with shrimp for breakfast right now....I hate traditional breakfast food.

 

[K_Jo]

Could someone please show me how to use "fixin" as an adverb? TIA.

 

[Toxick]

And to think some people wonder why I luvs me some Mig!

How did you get a picture of my aunt.

 

[migtig]

How did you get a picture of my aunt.

OMG - we are related?!

 

[migtig]

Could someone please show me how to use "fixin" as an adverb? TIA.

I am fixin to.

 

[Nickel]

Could someone please show me how to use "fixin" as an adverb? TIA.

It means "getting ready to". "I'm fixin to take Cody to obedience school". "Is his teacher a dog? ".

 

[greyhound]

Yes, I know. I actually am not as ignorant as I sound. I joke about the Southern thing a lot, but I am very well rounded. Thanks for attempting to educate an ignorant Southerner. - Mig

Mig...I was not trying to imply that you were ignorant...I just love grits & I grew up on southern food. Salted Mackrel, biscuts & grits with king syrup for breakfast. Watching my Dad skin eels and cats (that's fish) in the back yard. it's all good!!!!!!!