1. “How Do You Spell That Again?”
Didn’t anyone ever teach you the song? M-I-S-S-I-SS-I-PP-I
2. “What’s The Golden Egg?”
Only the greatest college rivalry of all time between Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
3. “So, Are You A Rebel Or A Bull Dog?”
Depends on who you ask—both teams have a strong fan following.
4. “What’s Comeback Sauce?”
Mayonnaise, chilli sauce, and other secret ingredients. Basically, the best condiment ever.
5. “Why Do You Put Pickles In Your Kool-Aid?”
Because it’s delicious—as long as you’re accustomed to the taste.
6. “Do You Go To Church, Like, Every Sunday?”
Short answer: yes. Mississippians are all about keeping the Lord’s day holy. Plus, in Mississippi, church = community.
7. “Do You Really Have The Best Barbeque?”
Unequivocally yes.
8. “Do You Live Near The River?”
Many Mississippians do. And it’s awesome.
9. “Why Are You Always Making Casseroles?”
When a Mississippian makes you a casserole, they’re just representing their good old fashioned Southern hospitality. Casseroles are how Mississippians show their love and respect for you.
10. “Have You Ever Seen An Alligator?”
Yes, but we try hard not to.
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11. “Do You Know How To Fish?”
Is the sky blue? Of course we know how to fish.
12. “Do You Like To Read Books?”
The stereotype that Mississippians don’t love literature irks them to their core—especially since Mississippi is home to famous authors like Faulkner, Eudora Welty, and Alice Walker. Plus, Mississippi is home to some amazing universities.
13. “Why Is Your Accent So Thick?”
Why are y’all accents so thin?
14. “Why Do You Call Everyone Sir or Ma’am?”
Because that’s what our mommas taught us.
15. “Is It Always Scorching Hot There?”
Yes. That’s why we all know how to build our own make-shift air conditioners.
16. “Have You Ever Even Seen The Snow?”
Yeah—like, once in a blue moon. But we’ve still seen it.
17. “Is Everyone Super Conservative?”
Contrary to popular people, the answer to this question is no. Though there are slightly more conservatives, there are still many, many liberals in the state.
18. “Why Don’t You Have Unsweetened Tea?”
Who in their right mind would take sugar out of tea?
19. “Do You Hunt?”
Probably.
20. “Do You Know Any Vegetarians?”
Maybe I might have met one once at some point somewhere? Maybe?
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21. “Why Are You So Hospitable?”
Because that’s how all Mississippians are raised to be.
22. “How Often Do You Eat Fried Catfish?”
As often as possible.
23. “Have You Ever Even Been To A City?”
Uhhh, have you heard of Jackson? Plus, Mississippians do travel outside of the state, you know.
24. “Why Are You Always Listening To The Blues?”
Because it’s the music of our state and touches our souls deeply.
25. “Why Don’t You Ever Honk Your Car Horn?”
We’re just not in a hurry, and we sure as heck aren’t going to be mean to strangers.
26. “Why Are You Always Late To Everything?”
Again, life is way more slow paced here. We’ll get there when we get there.
27. “Why Are You Always Barefoot?”
Because when you grow up in Mississippi, you don’t wear shoes.
28. “Are You Always Bored?”
Um, would you be if you had gorgeous beaches, the Mississippi River, horseback riding, camping, hiking…shall I go on? Mississippians are never bored.
29. “Why Do You Call All Soda Coke?”
Because coke is just better than all other soda. Duh.
30. “Did You Ever Want To Live Somewhere Else Besides Mississippi?”
No. We’ll travel the world, but at the end of the day Mississippi will always be home sweet home.
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