1. “Do I Know You?”
Nope. An Alabamian who is waving or saying hello is just doing so because they’re nice people and that’s what nice people do. Something you know nothing about, apparently!
2. “So Is Football A Big Deal Here?”
Uhhhhh, yeah. Just a little.
3. “What’s With Your Obsession With Tide?”
That’s Crimson Tide to you, mister. Just roll with it.
4. “Isn’t Mardi Gras A New Orleans Thing?”
Nope. It’s a Mobile, Alabama thing that New Orleans stole. Alabama has the first Mardi Gras and it’s still running strong.
5. “Why Is This Barbecue Sauce White?”
This is a Northern Alabama thing. Big Bob Gibson’s barbecue sauce is famously white and it’s just as finger-licking good (if not more) than the red stuff.
6. “What’s The Difference Between Tea And Sweet Tea?”
Other than the fact that regular tea is barely even drinkable, sweet tea isn’t iced tea with sugar packets added later. The sugar is dissolved during the brewing process.
7. “What’s A Mullet Toss?”
It’s when a bunch of Alabamians and Floridians get together and toss mullets. Of course, a mullet in this case is a fish, not the Billy Ray Cyrus hairdo.
8. “Do You Have To Have Grits With Every Meal?”
Clearly you’re asking because you have realized that grits are the perfect food, but sadly, no, Alabamians don’t have it with every meal.
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9. “What’s Up With All The Moon Pies In Your Pantry?”
Most likely, they’re leftovers from Mardi Gras. Stuffing your face with them is fun, but there definitely comes a time, even for Alabamians, when you’ve had your fill.
10. “Is Sweet Home Alabama The State Song?”
No. You’ll see it on a lot of signage and there are definitely a fair share of people who never tire of hearing it come on the jukebox. But it’s up to you just how much you want to turn it up.
11. “What Does War Eagle Mean?”
Auburn University is the Tigers. “War Eagle” is the battle cry, not the mascot. Don’t overthink it.
12. “What’s With All The Hounds Tooth?”
That’s the mark of a fashionable and loyal Alabama fan. And yes, it’s everywhere.
13. “Do You Love Forrest Gump?”
Of course. Doesn’t everyone love Forrest Gump?
14. “What’s The Difference Between Country And Genteel?”
Country is a way of life when you live in the … well, country. Genteel is a polished and refined charm that Alabamians have nailed.
15. “Is That Statue Mooning Me?”
The Vulcan statue in Birmingham likes to show off his tush. Nothing personal.
16. “Wait, Did I Just See A Rocket?”
If you’re in Huntsville, then yep! Absolutely. It is called Rocket City, after all.
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17. “Whoa, Space Camp Is REAL?”
It sure is and it’s right here in Huntsville. Kinda makes your summers at Lake Wackawacka seem pretty silly now, doesn’t it?
18. “Wait, So Is It Pronounced Mo-buhl? Mo-byle?”
Mo-BEEL. Please.
19. “Do You Have To Deal With Tornadoes?”
Yep. The storms in general in Alabama can get pretty wild.
20. “Do You Put Ranch On Everything?”
Well, not everything. There are probably a few things that it can’t make taste good. Like batteries.
21. “Why Are These Peaches So Good?!”
Because they’re from Clanton, which produces the best peaches in the entire world.
22. “Can I Order A Soda?”
You’re in the Deep South. It’s all Coke down here.
23. “Why Don’t You Have An Accent?”
Sorry to disappoint you. Most people are shocked to discover that when Alabamians do speak, not everyone has the accent they’re expecting.
24. “Why Is It So Hot?”
Because you’re in the Deep South, that’s why. And don’t even get started about the humidity.
25. “Since When Does Alabama Have Beaches?”
Since as long as there has been an Alabama.
What’s the question everyone asks you just because you’re from Alabama? Tell us in the comments below!
