There’s a lot to love about Mississippi. And it’s not just us residents that get to reap the benefits of the state’s overall greatness. From music to food and everything in between, here are 10 ways Mississippi has helped to make the world a better place.
- We feed anyone and everyone.
jeffreyw/Flickr Visit the home of a Mississippian and you’re almost guaranteed to be offered a home cooked meal.
- We promote good manners.
AMCSviatko/Flickr If you’re a Mississippian, you’ve probably been using the words “ma’am, sir, please, and thank you” since you were knee high to a grasshopper.
- Our music has influenced dozens of artists.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr Mississippi is the birthplace of the Blues and Elvis Presley, so it should go without saying that the world of music wouldn’t be the same without the Magnolia State.
- We make some pretty good desserts.
Sugaree’s Bakery/Facebook Aside from blessing the world with Mississippi mud pie, the state is home to some renowned dessert shops, like Sugaree’s. The New Albany bakery’s layer cakes are sold nationally.
- We never meet a stranger.
Paul Domenick/Flickr The world would be such a better place if everyone were as friendly as Mississippians.
- We gave the world some great literature.
John Padgett/Flickr William Faulkner, John Grisham, and Tennessee Williams are just a few of the many notable writers who have ties to Mississippi.
- We’re always respectful.
Thomas Haynie/Flickr Just like Aretha Franklin, we put a lot of emphasis on respect. So things like opening doors and pulling over for funeral processions are second nature for Mississippians.
- We gifted the world with bottled Coke.
Nick Amoscato/Flickr The classic soft drink was bottled for the first time in Vicksburg in 1894.
- …and Barq’s root beer…
Kevin O’Mara/Flickr The bubbly drink was created by Edward C. Barq, Sr. in Biloxi.
- …and some familiar faces from your childhood.
artjouer street art/Flickr Kermit the Frog was “born” in Leland, MS and the Teddy Bear came about after a hunting trip near Onward, MS. So without the Magnolia State, the two lovable characters probably wouldn’t exist.
So, what else would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section!
jeffreyw/Flickr
Visit the home of a Mississippian and you’re almost guaranteed to be offered a home cooked meal.
AMCSviatko/Flickr
If you’re a Mississippian, you’ve probably been using the words “ma’am, sir, please, and thank you” since you were knee high to a grasshopper.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr
Mississippi is the birthplace of the Blues and Elvis Presley, so it should go without saying that the world of music wouldn’t be the same without the Magnolia State.
Sugaree’s Bakery/Facebook
Aside from blessing the world with Mississippi mud pie, the state is home to some renowned dessert shops, like Sugaree’s. The New Albany bakery’s layer cakes are sold nationally.
Paul Domenick/Flickr
The world would be such a better place if everyone were as friendly as Mississippians.
John Padgett/Flickr
William Faulkner, John Grisham, and Tennessee Williams are just a few of the many notable writers who have ties to Mississippi.
Thomas Haynie/Flickr
Just like Aretha Franklin, we put a lot of emphasis on respect. So things like opening doors and pulling over for funeral processions are second nature for Mississippians.
Nick Amoscato/Flickr
The classic soft drink was bottled for the first time in Vicksburg in 1894.
Kevin O’Mara/Flickr
The bubbly drink was created by Edward C. Barq, Sr. in Biloxi.
artjouer street art/Flickr
Kermit the Frog was “born” in Leland, MS and the Teddy Bear came about after a hunting trip near Onward, MS. So without the Magnolia State, the two lovable characters probably wouldn’t exist.
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