Alabamians have their own way of doing things. And even though these things might seem insane to outsiders, they’re perfectly normal to us here in the “Heart of Dixie.” Listed below are 10 things Alabamians do that seem insane to everyone else. Which of these things do you agree with?
- We worship college football 24/7.
flickr/James Willamor Here in Alabama, college football is more than just a sport. It’s a way of life.
- When we aren’t hunting, we still find a way to show our love for camo.
flickr/Penumbra Most every Alabamian has some type of camo in their wardrobe, whether it be a shirt, jacket, hat, etc.
- We drive large, over-the-top trucks even when we don’t necessarily need them.
flickr/SkinheadSportBiker1 Many people own large trucks to haul things, but not here in Alabama. Here, it’s all about how high the truck can be lifted and how many accessories are on it.
- We wear flip flops year-round.
flickr/nrrwvision Even during the cold winter months.
- We’ll deep fry just about anything.
wikipedia/Kwiki Everyone knows this is true!
- We also host an annual festival that celebrates our love for fried foods.
facebook/Athens Grease Festival This annual festival is the Athens Grease Festival, and attendees are encouraged to wear a toga.
- We must monogram everything.
flickr/Debra Norton From shirts and mugs, to stationary and towels, Alabamians love anything with their initials. It’s a Southern thing!
- We use the heat and AC in the same day.
wikimedia commons/Achim Hering You gotta do what you gotta do! After all, we all know how unpredictable Alabama’s weather is.
- We refer to every soft drink as “coke.”
flickr/frankieleon People from other states refer to a soft drink as “soda” or “pop.”
- We will stop and chat with just about anyone.
flickr/faungg’s photos Alabamians are some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.
What other things can be added to this list? For a list of more weird things Alabamians do, click here.
flickr/James Willamor
Here in Alabama, college football is more than just a sport. It’s a way of life.
flickr/Penumbra
Most every Alabamian has some type of camo in their wardrobe, whether it be a shirt, jacket, hat, etc.
flickr/SkinheadSportBiker1
Many people own large trucks to haul things, but not here in Alabama. Here, it’s all about how high the truck can be lifted and how many accessories are on it.
flickr/nrrwvision
Even during the cold winter months.
wikipedia/Kwiki
Everyone knows this is true!
facebook/Athens Grease Festival
This annual festival is the Athens Grease Festival, and attendees are encouraged to wear a toga.
flickr/Debra Norton
From shirts and mugs, to stationary and towels, Alabamians love anything with their initials. It’s a Southern thing!
wikimedia commons/Achim Hering
You gotta do what you gotta do! After all, we all know how unpredictable Alabama’s weather is.
flickr/frankieleon
People from other states refer to a soft drink as “soda” or “pop.”
flickr/faungg’s photos
Alabamians are some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.
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