1. “How Do You Pronounce Arkansas?”
Yes, people still actually ask this question. And yes, it’s more irritating every single time.
2. “If It’s Pronounced Arkan-SAW, Why Is It Spelled Like –Kansas?”
It has to do with the French pluralization of the Native American tribe the state was named after and how the “s” isn’t pronounced at the end of words in French dialect. So now everyone can just pronounce it correctly and move on.
3. “Do You Know Bill Clinton?”
No. Why? Do you know Bill Clinton?
4. “Did You Vote For Bill Clinton?”
Probably. But not necessarily. (But probably.)
5. “Why Is It Called The Natural State?”
From diamonds, minerals, and meteorites, Arkansas is just about as natural (and beautiful) as it gets. That’s why.
6. “What Are The Ozarks?”
Mountain ranges found in Northwest and North Central Arkansas where you can hike, hang out at the lake, and enjoy some of the best landscape in the country.
7. “When You Say ‘The Lake’ Which Lake Do You Mean?”
When people in Arkansas saw “the lake,” it includes all of the lakes. It could mean Beaver Lake, Lake Quachita, Ozark Lake, Bull Shoals, Norfork, Millwood… You get the idea.
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8. “Do You Hang Out At The Lakes A Lot?”
In a word? Yes. Grab a floatie, a cooler of beer, and twenty of your best friend and you’re in for one of the best days of your life.
9. “What’s With All The Hogs?”
If you have to ask, then you probably don’t follow college football. But Razorback football is a second religion here in Arkansas and Tusk is their hog (boar, actually) mascot.
10. “Did You Just Say ‘Woo Pig Sooie’?”
Sure did. It’s the Razorbacks call! The louder you yell it, the more you mean it.
11. “Do You Want To Do Something This Sunday?”
Have you been listening? This is Razorbacks territory. If it’s during the on-season, then chances are no, no one in Arkansas is going to do anything with you. Unless of course you want to get together for the game.
12. “Why Can’t You Buy Beer On Sunday?”
If you are getting together for the game, you better stock up on the beer on Saturday. You can’t buy it in Arkansas on Sundays. Why? Because Arkansas wants to make everyone in the state as miserable as possible is everyone’s best guess.
13. “Is Arkansas A Midwest State Or A Southern State?”
Southern, southern, southern. And proud.
14. “What’s In This Sandwich And Why Is It So Big?”
That’s probably a deep fried pork tenderloin sandwich. Arkansas loves its fried food and the bigger, the better.
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15. “Got Any Good Brews Out Here?”
What a silly question. Of course Arkansas has good beer. The craft beer scene just keeps growing with the likes of Tanglewood Branch Beer Company, Apple Blossom Brewing Company, Saddlebock Brewery, Fossil Cove Brewing Company, and Ozark Beer Company.
16. “Do You Ever Go Hunting?”
It depends. Not everyone in Arkansas is into hunting. But everyone has at least one hunter in their family. It’s a pretty big deal and the start of hunting season is as big as any holiday.
17. “Is It True That Walmart Started Here?”
Yep. Wal-Mart got its start by Sam Walton here in Bentonville. Depending on how you feel about that, you’re either welcome or Arkansas is sorry.
18. “Did You Go To School?”
Ahh, a hillbilly stereotype. No one in Arkansas has ever heard one of those before. How clever.
19. “Did You Just Say You Eat Crappie?”
Yeah, but not the kind of crappie you’re thinking about. Arkansas is huge on fishing and crappie is one of the most popular kinds to catch. It’s also great for fish fry.
20. “Have You Ever Hit A Deer?”
Hopefully not. But with as many deer that run right through any town in Arkansas, the chance is always there.
21. “Would You Ever Live Anywhere Else?”
What a crazy question. Even the people who leave always end up coming back. Because Arkansas is home.
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