Alabamians are asked a lot of questions from out-of-staters. Here are 12 questions you’ll be able to answer if you’re from Alabama:

1. "Are you an Alabama fan...
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or an Auburn fan?"
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This is probably the #1 question that's asked. It comes as no surprise considering college football is such a big deal here.
2. "Isn't Mardis Gras a New Orleans thing?"
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It sure is, but it actually started in Mobile, Alabama in 1703, which was 15 years before it started in Louisiana.
3. "Why is this barbecue sauce white?"
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White barbecue sauce is popular in North Alabama and it's delicious! It's much better than the traditional, dark barbecue sauce. Give it a try. You'll LOVE it!!!
4. "Where's your accent?"
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Believe it or not, not everyone in Alabama has the deep Southern accent out-of-staters expect.
5. "Do you guys have traffic?"
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Yep! We sure do!
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Not every road in Alabama looks like this.

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6. "What's up with all the houndstooth?"
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Alabama fans love adding houndstooth to their wardrobe on game day.
7. "I'm feeling lucky! Where's the nearest place to buy a lottery ticket?"
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Sorry to break it to you, but Alabama doesn't have a state lottery. If you want to buy a ticket, you'll have to drive to the Tennessee, Georgia or Florida state line.
8. "What's a Mullet Toss?"
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A Mullet Toss is an event where individuals on the beach toss a mullet (a fish) from a 10-foot circle in Florida across the state line into Alabama.
9. "Is 'Sweet Home Alabama' the state song?"
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No, but it really should be! Pretty much everyone in Alabama knows it by heart.
10. "How do I get to Greenbow?"
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You may have a hard time finding Greenbow. It doesn't exist. It's the fictional town where Forrest Gump lived.
11. "Is that statue mooning me?"
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Yes it is! This is Vulcan (Birmingham) - the largest cast iron statue in the world. (100,000lbs/56ft tall)
12. "Is it always this hot in Alabama?"
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Yep! Especially during the summer. Don't even ask about the humidity!

Have you ever been asked any of these 12 questions? What are some other questions only someone from Alabama can answer?

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