1. Yes, The Kentucky Derby Really Is As Big As It Seems
It’s only the first thing that comes to mind when anyone thinks of the state, how could it not be?
2. No, It’s Not Mandatory To Wear A Big Hat
But it’s so much fun when you do.
3. Kentucky Bourbon Is The Only Bourbon You’ll Ever Need
There are more barrels of bourbon in Kentucky than there are people. It’s a serious and booming business for the state.
4. Are Horses Kentucky Royalty?
Well, yeah. Kind of.
5. The Difference Between This Wild Turkey
There’s the kind you drink…
6. And This Wild Turkey
…And the kind you avoid and try not to hit in the middle of the road.
7. For Kentuckians, Basketball Is Life
This is a state full of Final Four fanatics. All other sports can simmer down.
8. A Kentuckian Is Either A Cardinals Fan
Representing the University of Louisville…
9. Or A Wildcats Fan
Throwing your towel into the ring of the University of Kentucky.
10. But Never Both
Allegiances are strong here in Kentucky. If you’re going to go falling in love with the enemy, then you’re officially a house divided.
11. Kentucky Folks Love Their Moonshine
Well, when you can find it for sale on the end cap at CVS, there’s no disputing that it’s pretty popular.
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12. Lebowski Fest Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
And it’s just another reason to love Louisville.
13. It’s Called The Bluegrass State For The Grass
Which just so happens to be green. Not for the music genre.
14. What’s With All The Duct Tape?
If more duct tape can’t fix it, then it can’t be fixed.
15. Yes, Kentucky Puts The K In KFC And The Colonel Is Real
KFC, originally called Kentucky Fried Chicken, started here in Kentucky, in case that wasn’t obvious. And yes, the Colonel is real. He was granted the title of Colonel after his breakthoughs in creating chicken fryers. And you can become a Colonel, too, if you do something Kentucky Fried Awesome.
16. It’s Pronounced Ver-Sales, Not Ver-Sigh
This isn’t France. The town of Versailles has a pretty amazing castle which doubles as the ultimate wedding spot in the state as well as a point of reference in every set of directions you get in Kentucky.
17. So Many Jokes, So Little Time To Eye Roll
Sigh, the third KFC joke you’ve heard today. Hilariouser and hilariouser.
18. Yes, Kentucky Really Does Have Cities, Just Like Your State
With actual buildings and roads and if they’re lucky, they’ll even get that nifty Internet thing everyone has been talking about.
19. No, Not Every Kentuckian Is A Cow-Tipping Expert
Will this stereotype ever die? Besides, even if you have tried, it’s not like you succeeded or anything. It’s way harder than you’d think. You know, hypothetically.
20. “Did You Drive Tractors To School?”
Yeah. All Kentuckians drive tractors to school. They park them in the same lot where the students who rode their Derby horses in park.
21. If You Can’t Find Anything To Do, You’re The Boring One
People will say that Kentucky is boring. But maybe those people need to look a little harder. Kentuckians are really sorry that you expected this to be New York City… Oh wait, no they’re not.
22. Kentucky News Is Cooler Than All Others
Adam Lefkoe is the man, able to fill any standard sports cast with references to Seinfeld, old school rap lyrics, and Wrestlemania. What does your sports caster do, tell you the scores? …Sounds cool.
23.Kentucky Kicks…Well, You Know
It’s no longer something Kentuckians say. It’s actually the official state slogan now: Kentucky Kicks Ass. So, watch out.
24. You Don’t Have To Go Home Just Yet
Last call isn’t until 2 a.m. in Kentucky, but you can stay out even later in Louisville with a 4 a.m. round up. Sounds really boring, doesn’t it?
25. There Is Music Other Than Country To Listen To
Country music is big in the Midwest in general, but it’s not bred in your DNA to be a country music fan. There are other stations, just like any other city.
26. People In Kentucky Actually Leave Their Porch And Explore The World
Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali, Johnny Depp, and Jennifer Lawrence all agree.
27. They’re Big Believers In Taking Creative Liberties
Kentucky can get pretty religious. But you can live here and not be religious, there are plenty of people who prove that. You’ll come across some advertising, including a made up Bible verse here and there, but you won’t even notice after a while.
28. Fight It As You Might, You’ll Be Back
So, you want to leave? Everyone in Kentucky has hear it a million times. Go ahead. There’s no one stopping you. But once you realize how big of a mistake you’ve made, you’ll be back. They always come back.
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