9 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Kentucky Do
By Jenn Shockley|Updated on April 24, 2024(Originally published October 25, 2015)
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Jenn Shockley
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I am somewhat a cliche'. I grew up running around barefoot on a farm in Kentucky.
I love writing, art, sunshine, all animals and my incredibly patient husband, who tolerates my "crazy animal lady" side.
Kentuckians have some strange tendencies not shared by those in other states. Mind you, some states might have similarities, but we have our own special way of things. Growing up in different parts of our beautiful state may bring about slight differences in our habits, but we all have uniqueness. Some may question why these things are considered weird. That is a question for someone else, as other state residents are the ones who find some of our habits odd. Here are nine weird things people from Kentucky do:
As Kentuckians, all this likely seems fine to us, but to outsiders, we are surely possessed for smearing moldy-looking cream on a sandwich. Those brave enough to taste our unique concoctions often have a change of heart. Our dialect can take some getting used to also, as I’ve had to explain my meaning during travels more than once. What are some things you have noticed people from other states find weird about people from Kentucky?
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