Friday, June 17, 2005
Scary but True!
I'm not actually -from- NC, but I found most of these appropriate, and they made me laugh... and scared me a little too! I guess I can consider myself a North Carolinian since I've lived here for 8 yrs ... Anyway, I've edited with my own opinion of each line.
You Know You're From North Carolina When... |
Yes - You've gotten used to the smell of cow manure on a car trip to Raleigh. Yes - Saying "y'all" isn't just a cute expression; it actually means something. Yes - There are big labrador retrievers in the back of every truck. Yes - You give directions using KFC and Waffle House as landmarks. Yes - You still see Dale Earndheart tributes on cars. No, but I have gotten used to it - You can't imagine life without Bojangles' sweet tea Yes - Your annual office party always deals with bbq and potato salad Yes - You have a sunburn from May to October Yes, or something like it - Your 'heavy winter clothing' consists of some turtleneck sweaters, a fuzzy jacket, and your daddy's boots Yes, or maybe once a month - Your family has fried chicken once a week Yes - You can tell the difference between cotton fields and tobacco fields while driving Yes - One of your neighbors has a confederate flag hanging on their front porch Yes, depending on who you talk to - Those "damn yankees" are taking over your school/church/workplace/neighborhood... No, since I'm not from around here - You've been "properly raised", and yankees love it when they hear you say "ma'am" and "sir" Yes, but not yucky grits - You get your carbs from biscuits, rolls, pancakes, and grits Yes - You know the difference between a "redneck" and a "hick". No - You own at least one surf shop or seafood restaurant shirts. Yes - No matter what those people in ohio say, we are still "first in flight" No - The Coca-Cola 600 is as big as the Super Bowl Yes - You prefer Chick-fil-a to KFC No - You know pastry is a chicken stew, not a dessert item. Yes - Every time you visit someone you’re offered something to eat and a glass of tea. Yes, but they were from Illinois - Your granddaddy always wore overalls and your grandma always wore an apron. Yes - In summer you have home-grown tomatoes with every meal. No - When it rains and the creek rises, everyone gathers to see how high it rose. Yes - You know that "chunk" the ball means to throw it. No, yuck - You've had a burger "all the way" - chili and slaw on it. Yes - You can recognize a copperhead and your heart drops when you see one. Yes - You have at least one acquaintance that raises collards. Yes - You have taken trips to the mountains to look at leaves. Yes - Your school classes were cancelled because of a hurricane. Yes - You know Krispy Kreme makes the best doughnut. Yes - You have an opinion about UNC. You went there and loved it, or you hate everyone who did. No - You know the best BBQ is found in Lexington Yes - You would rather eat at Bojangles's than McDonald's Yes - You have actually uttered the phrase "It's too hot to go to the pool" No - You faithfully drink Pepsi or Mt. Dew everyday of your life. Yes - You have your own secret bbq sauce. Yes, well, they arent hunting dogs - You or your neighbors have more hunting dogs than you have family members. You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from North Carolina. |
# posted by Elims @ 6:03 PM 
