17 Steps To Become A South Carolinian

So you’ve just moved here and you’re wondering how long it will be before you’re considered a South Carolinian. Well, there are two sides to that answer. On the one hand, if you’re not born in South Carolina you can never technically be considered a “native.” But there are some things you can do to be considered a South Carolinian anyway.

Here are those things:

You’ve toured at least one historic plantation.

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You’ve taken the ferry out to Ft. Sumter National Monument to tour where the Civil War began.

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You’ve engaged in (and won) a friendly debate over which BBQ is better: South Carolina BBQ or North Carolina BBQ.

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You’ve visited Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia.

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You’ve Sucked it up (literally) and eaten an oyster…swallowing without chewing counts.

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You’ve encountered an alligator in the wild - or on a golf course, like this one. Hopefully your encounter isn’t up close like this photo.

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To that end, you’ve also eaten an alligator - or at least some Alligator Bites.

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You’ve visited a South Carolina State Park.

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You’ve crossed the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston/Mount Pleasant, either on foot, bike or in your car.

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You’ve visited Myrtle Beach during a Bike Week - whether it was on purpose or accidentally.

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You’ve “gone crabbing” in the Lowcountry.

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You’ve attended the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia.

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You’ve learned to drink your tea sweet.

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You’ve picked a team from South Carolina to root for and you’re a dedicated fan.

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You’ve been to Columbia and at least laid eyes on the State Capitol.

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You’ve learned to shag - or at least tried to shag.

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You’ve made it to one of South Carolina’s beautiful beaches and dipped your toes in the Atlantic.

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How many of these have you completed so far?