16 Things People ALWAYS Ask When They Know You're From Mississippi
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Tell someone you’re from Mississippi and the questions just start coming. From college football to a fascination with the state’s one-of-a-kind cuisine, here are some things outsiders are bound to ask about life in the Hospitality State.
Only one of the best football games of all time.
That’s a good question, and the answer is…even the fans aren’t sure. There are a lot of theories and stories as to how the infamous chant got started but all that matters is that it has a special meaning to Ole Miss fans (even if they don’t literally know what it means).
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Just one of the best condiments ever!
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Of course not! In the past, the term "slug" was used when referring to a nickel, which is exactly how much these local favorites once cost.
So what if they are?
To put it simply, yes.
While deer meat is delicious and many residents do like to hunt, it’s not for everyone.
This is one of the biggest stereotypes about the state! Not only is Mississippi home to some amazing universities but it is actually the birthplace of a number of talented writers such as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, and Tennessee Williams.
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Because southern mamas raise their kids with manners, that’s why!
Yes, enough of it to know that Mississippians are lucky to only have to deal with it on a limited basis.
Why wouldn’t it be? Sweet tea is the house wine of the south, after all.
They don’t call it the Hospitality State for nothing.
If you have to ask that, then you’ve obviously never tried it.
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Mississippians do leave the state, you know.
Another stereotype! Of course Mississippians don’t walk around barefoot all the time….only when it’s appropriate. And there’s nothing like the feeling of freshly cut grass between your toes.
Why leave? From sandy beaches to riverfront scenery and everything in between, Mississippi has it all!
What are some other questions you’ve been asked once people find out you’re from Mississippi? Tell us in the comments section below!
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