Even though we Alabamians are pretty easygoing, there are several things we just won’t do—no matter what! From giving up fried chicken to taking our beautiful scenery for granted, here are 11 things that no true, self-respecting Alabamian would ever do:
- Miss the annual Iron Bowl.
wikimedia commons/Holle012 Whether you watch it in person or from the comfort of your couch, this yearly football event is a must for all self-respecting Alabamians.
- Order unsweetened tea.
flickr/Pen Waggener Whenever you order tea, only sweet tea will do. And if you make your own, the more sugar the better!
- Complain about being bored.
flickr/Larry Miller With so many great things to see and do in Alabama, it’s impossible to be bored. Every weekend, there’s something going on somewhere.
- Ignore tornado sirens.
wikimedia commons/Wjalex4 Even though we tend to go outside whenever we hear tornado sirens, we still take them very seriously.
- Take Alabama’s beautiful scenery for granted.
flickr/Dave Edens From gorgeous waterfalls and majestic mountains, to flowing rivers and glistening lakes, Alabama’s natural scenic beauty doesn’t disappoint.
- Give up fried chicken.
yelp/Ashley S. Nope! Not happening!
- Use the words “soda” or “pop.”
flickr/frankieleon Here in Alabama, everything is a “coke.” Plain and simple!
- Drive under the speed limit.
flickr/geopungo Whether or not you’ve gotten a ticket, you’re guilty of speeding. We all are! And with speed limits like this, it’s not surprising.
- Spend their summer vacation anywhere other than the beach.
flickr/faungg’s photos With Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast only a short drive away, why travel anywhere else?
- Eat barbecue out of state.
facebook/Saw’s Soul Kitchen Why would you? Alabama serves the best barbecue around. Hands down!
- Forget where they came from.
wikipedia A true, self-respecting Alabamian will never forget their roots.
What are some other things you’ll never catch an Alabamian doing? For a list of things you must do before you’re an official Alabamian, click here.
wikimedia commons/Holle012
Whether you watch it in person or from the comfort of your couch, this yearly football event is a must for all self-respecting Alabamians.
flickr/Pen Waggener
Whenever you order tea, only sweet tea will do. And if you make your own, the more sugar the better!
flickr/Larry Miller
With so many great things to see and do in Alabama, it’s impossible to be bored. Every weekend, there’s something going on somewhere.
wikimedia commons/Wjalex4
Even though we tend to go outside whenever we hear tornado sirens, we still take them very seriously.
flickr/Dave Edens
From gorgeous waterfalls and majestic mountains, to flowing rivers and glistening lakes, Alabama’s natural scenic beauty doesn’t disappoint.
yelp/Ashley S.
Nope! Not happening!
flickr/frankieleon
Here in Alabama, everything is a “coke.” Plain and simple!
flickr/geopungo
Whether or not you’ve gotten a ticket, you’re guilty of speeding. We all are! And with speed limits like this, it’s not surprising.
flickr/faungg’s photos
With Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast only a short drive away, why travel anywhere else?
facebook/Saw’s Soul Kitchen
Why would you? Alabama serves the best barbecue around. Hands down!
wikipedia
A true, self-respecting Alabamian will never forget their roots.
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