1. No One In Mississippi Cares That You Know To Spell Mississippi
Of course, if you don’t know how by any chance, they’ll never let it go.
2. If Your Mama Didn’t Teach You Manners, You’re Gonna Hear About It From A Mississippian
If someone holds the door for you and you can’t take the time of day to say a simple “thank you,” well then you obviously weren’t raised right, bless your heart.
3. The Same Goes For Anyone Who Can’t Be Friendly
Mississippians wave, they say hello, and they’ll strike up a conversation with you even when they don’t know you. Everyone else is just a cotton-headed ninny-muggins.
4. Asking An Ole Miss Fan What Hotty Toddy Means
If you don’t already know, you probably won’t understand. It’s the Ole Miss cheer and the only proper way to respond is with “Are you ready?”
5. Asking Someone From Mississippi To Make Plans During The Egg Bowl
If you’re planning on giving birth during The Egg Bowl, the annual Ole Miss and Mississippi State rivalry gave, you’re in for a lonely delivery.
6. Mississippians Know That People Who “Don’t Get” The Blues Have No Soul
This is the birthplace of the blues. If the blues don’t move your soul in some way, then you should probably just fake it if you want to fit in.
7. A Jukebox Without The King In Mississippi Is No Jukebox At All
Along with the blues, this is the birthplace of one Mr. Elvis Presley. While it’s been a long time since The King has left the proverbial building, the folks in Mississippi will never let you forget it.
8. Mississippians Don’t Want To Hear About How Hot It Is
Mississippians will give an occasional conversational comment on the heat. But outsiders talk about it like it’s the first time anyone in Mississippi has ever heard it.
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9. But They’ll Remind You How Cold It Is Again And Again
When the temperatures dare to dip down to the tundra of 40 degrees? Now that’s something to complain about.
10. Mississippians Will Shut Down A Pot Luck Without A Mississippi Mud Pie
Okay, they won’t shut it down. But they’ll find the person who was supposed to bring one and send them into the kitchen to get cooking because a potluck in Mississippi without a Mississippi Mud Pie is like Christmas without presents.
11. Mississippians Won’t Even Consider An Alternative To Mississippi Barbecue
Every state in the South claims to have the best barbecue, that’s no secret. But if you’ve ever taste-tested your way through Mississippi’s barbecue, then you know why they claim the crown and why they’ll never settle for anything less.
12. Mississippians Don’t Have Patience For Your Life Crisis
If you start to spiral out of control in front of the wrong (or right) Mississippians, you can be sure you’ll end up at a Come To Jesus Meeting, aimed at setting you back on course where you belong.
13. Some Mississippians Won’t Tolerate You Sleeping In On Sundays
Speaking of Jesus, there are quite a few Mississippians who are going to remind you that your butt belongs in church. Not everyone, of course, but don’t ever forget that this is the Bible Belt where you can find a church on nearly every corner.
14. Mississippians Will Point You Over “Yonder” And You’ll Just Be Expected To Know Where That Is
Directions are given in terms of minutes, landmarks, sending you “out yonder.” Don’t bother asking where yonder is, you’re just supposed to know.
15. Don’t Hand A Mississippian A Sugar Packet To Sweeten Their Tea
They’ll hand it right back to you. That’s not sweet tea and they won’t drink it. It’s sweet tea, brewed right, or get out.
16. When You Get Dramatic, Mississippians Will Tell You To Get The Wad Out Of Your Britches
Mississippians are polite and friendly, but they’re also some pretty straight shooters. If you’ve got your britches in a wad, they’ll tell you.
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17. Mississippians Won’t Bother Reading A Menu Without Fish Fry On It
What do you mean there’s no fried catfish? This is a travesty.
18. Mississippians Don’t Have Time For A Long, Drawn Out Goodbye
Just kidding. There’s no such thing as a quick goodbye in Mississippi. When you say you’re ready to go, figure on another hour minimum before you actually get out of there.
19. A Sandwich Without Comeback Sauce Is One Step Above Sawdust For A Mississippian
Put it on your sandwiches, dip your fries in it, put it on your salad for all anyone cares. Comeback sauce is a staple condiment in Mississippi, so a meal without it just isn’t right.
20. Getting Asked To Say Something In A Mississippi Accent
How does “no” sound?
21. Mississippians Don’t Have Time For The Snow
Work time, that is. When snow does happen to hit, things have a tendency to shut down and everyone heads out to play.
22. MSU Fans Won’t Tolerate A Lack Of Cowbell
All MSU fans have a cowbell or, at the very least, know what it means when they say “more cowbell.” Hail State!
23. Mississippians Don’t Have Time For Your Boring Pickling Practices
Mississippi likes their pickles exactly like they are: sweet and colorful.
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