13 Images People From Kentucky Will Immediately Recognize
By Jenn Shockley|Published February 23, 2016
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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.
People from Kentucky are familiar with specific scenes, places or things seen often. Images like these could appear on television, in the theater, on the Internet or via a personal view, burning into our memory banks. Kentuckians have a lot of annual celebrations, places that have been around decades gaining renowned, and a few that simply caught on quickly. We are a people that appreciate familiarity.
Here are 13 images people from Kentucky will immediately recognize as familiar:
A new design is done annually of the Pegasus pin. which is sold in stores everywhere during the Kentucky Derby season. A small number of "special" designs are done each year as well, often landing in collector cases afterwards.
Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Colonel Sanders and a bucket of his famous chicken. This is an older sign. Due to inflation, the meal deals aren’t quite the deal they once were.
You can see this, and many other gorgeous scenes from Mother Nature every 10 miles or so all around the state. Beauty is everywhere here.
We all have specific things that trigger our memory, from youth, adulthood, and more. The Bluegrass State has some very impressionable aspects to it. What are some of the images you think people from Kentucky will recognize quickly? Post them in the comments and let’s stir up some memories!
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