When you live in Mississippi, there are just certain things that become common knowledge. And while out-of-towners may not understand some of our ways, it’s okay because they make perfect sense to us. From “Hotty Toddy” to “bless your heart,” Mississippians live in a world all their own….and it’s awesome.
- Summers are long and HUMID.
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- But with summer comes sno-balls. You know, the ones that are deliciously flavored and often times covered with condensed milk.
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- Whether you’re chanting “Hail State,” “Hotty Toddy,” “Southern Miss To The Top,” (I’m a bit partial to this one) or whatever it may be, college football is a big deal.
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- Fried food is the best kind of food.
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- Speaking of food, gravy isn’t just for dinner.
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- The only way to drink tea is sweet and on ice.
Connie Ma/Flickr
- You don’t have to go south of the border for hot tamales because Mississippi is known for them.
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- Hunting season is pretty much an actual season.
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- Blessings are important. From blessing food to blessing hearts, Mississippians bless it all.
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- Regardless of how we may be portrayed, we aren’t uneducated! Mississippi State has an awesome research program; Ole Miss is known for their great business and medical schools, so how’d this stereotype even get started?
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- Even our big cities have small town values like hospitality and community.
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- Comeback sauce goes with just about everything.
Full Bellies, Happy Kids
- We welcome new neighbors with a casserole (or some other type of delicious, home-cooked food).
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Have something to add to this list? Be sure to share in the comments section below.
Trish Hamme/Flickr
Krista/Flickr
Roger Smith/Flickr
Jimmy Smith/Flickr
Paul Cooper/Flickr
Connie Ma/Flickr
Mzurlana/Flickr
Stampendous/Flickr
faungg’s photos/Flickr
Natalie Maynor/Flickr
Full Bellies, Happy Kids
Steven Depolo/Flickr
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