1. All Those Redneck Stereotypes
Most Americans assume that Kentucky is full rednecks that drive around in big trucks flying the confederate flag off the back. Kentuckians might enjoy relaxing on the family farm or chowing down on hearty country-style food from time to time, but for the most part, these misconceptions about the residents of state are wildly inaccurate.
2. Whiskey That Isn’t Bourbon
After Kentuckians perfected whiskey, they decided that they would never settle for less. If you’re in the Bluegrass State, only locally made bourbon will do.
3. Waiting For The Start Of Hunting Season
The start of hunting season in Kentucky might as well be declared a state holiday. People tend to call in sick to work and skip school in attempt to bag their first big buck every year.
4. Imitations Of A Real Mint Julep
Known for being the drink of the Kentucky Derby, the traditional mint julep has four ingredients, bourbon, water, sugar, and a mint leaf, and it has to be muddled to release the delicious flavors of the mint. Anything else just won’t do.
5. Explaining What A Hot Brown Is
Created at Louisville’s Brown Hotel, a “hot brown” is an open-faced sandwich topped with turkey and bacon before being covered in Mornay sauce and then baked. Sometimes it’s also topped with cheese and tomatoes. Yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds.
6. Allergies
There’s no way around it, Kentucky is one of the worst places for allergies in the world. All that wheezing and inflammation is what consistently gets Louisville the top spot on the list worst big cities for allergies in the country.
7. Hunting Down Ale-8 Out Of State
Kentucky’s favorite non-alcoholic beverage, this regional citrus and ginger flavored soda is truly addictive. Unfortunately, the rest of the nation doesn’t know what they’re missing out on yet due to a tiny distribution radius. If a Kentuckian has a long trip ahead of them, it’s probably best they pack a six pack in their bag.
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8. Explaining How To Pronounce Louisville To Outsiders
No matter what a non-local says, they’re probably wrong when it comes to pronouncing this city’s name. Whatever you call it though, Louisville is still the same awesome place.
9. Picking A Favorite Burgoo
A favorite when it comes to local dishes, everyone that’s making burgoo has their own unique recipe. Kentuckians know that it’s best to just enjoy them all instead of trying to compare and contrast the different varieties.
10. Mediocre Fried Chicken
There’s a reason that the word “Kentucky” tends to get thrown in front of “fried chicken” a lot. Kentucky has the best deep fried food in America, including the fried chicken. Every Kentuckian has their own favorite local place to get it and none of them are wrong.
11. Hiding The Bitter Instate Rivalry
While the streets around Kentuckian could be more cordial if everyone was willing to just love all of the Kentuckian teams, there will always be a battle brewing between Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals fans.
12. Those Kentucky Derby Crowds
This might seem surprisingly, but a lot of the crowd at the Kentucky Derby is actually made up of tourists. Most locals would rather avoid the massive crowds and go to the Kentucky Oaks the Friday before the big race instead.
13. Wild Turkey Attacks
One of the states where wild turkeys actually roam the countryside, these birds often come with a very aggressive attitude. It’s not like all Kentuckians are out fighting turkeys every day, but wild turkeys are something that everyone around here, especially in rural areas, tends to treat with a healthy level respect.
14. Anything But Basketball
From elementary school to high school to college, the sports world in Kentucky is all about basketball. People might play other sports, but shooting hoops will always be the top dog around these parts.
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15. Justifying Moonshine To Outsiders
While most Americans would just laugh if you offered them moonshine, Kentuckians are always down to try what the neighbors brewing up. It’s not always made dangerously by hillbillies in the woods and it’s actually pretty tasty, just shut up and drink it already.
16. Convincing Outsiders That Mutton Is Safe To Eat
A popular protein in this state, most Americans probably don’t even know what animal mutton comes from. Its meat from an adult sheep and it’s delicious when barbecued. Expect visitors to be a bit tentative when a plate of this gets put in front of them—until they take the first bite.
17. Bluegrass Haters
Full of rings and twangs, bluegrass music provides the heartbeat for a perfect sun-filled summer outdoors in this state. While all Kentuckians aren’t driving around blasting this music through their speakers, it’s hard not to feel the good vibes when a live bluegrass band takes the stage at an outdoor show.
18. Searching For Grass That’s Actually Blue
Known for being a soft grass that’s great for lawns in parks and gardens, Kentucky bluegrass isn’t actually blue. It’s known by this name for the flowers that start popping up when this grass reaches its natural height of a couple feet. Most Kentucky bluegrass tends to get trimmed up well before reaching that point.
19. Serious Traffic
With the exception of Louisville, traffic in Kentucky isn’t really that bad. The only thing that really slows you down significantly here is getting caught behind a tractor in a rural area.
20. Tiny Yard Sales
When Kentuckians see the puny single home yard sales in other states, they can’t help but to chuckle. After all, their state is known for the 400-Mile Yard Sale, an annual four-day event that stretches for hours down Highway 68.
21. Driving All The Way To An Ocean In Search Of Water
Kentuckians don’t have time to drive all the way to the ocean to dip their toes in a little sand. Not only does that take hours, they’ve got all the water they need in their own backyard. A state that’s got plenty of awesome lakes and rivers, it’s easy to get wet in Kentucky.
22. The Wacky Midwest Weather
Home to the infamously temperamental Midwest weather, skies in Kentucky can be sunny one second and raining down sleet the next. That’s why every Kentuckian knows to fill their trunk with essentials for any type of weather that might hit year-round.
23. Explaining Why Kentucky Is An Awesome Place To Be
Most Americans might just consider Kentucky a flyover state, but it’s so much more than that. It’s full of awesome food, world-class events, and some of the most genuine people around. It’s even got a diverse mix of small towns and big cities. Kentucky truly has something for everyone and that’s why it’s so darn awesome.
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