We Mississippians have a reputation for our friendly ways. And while we do go out of our way to be hospitable, we have our breaking points. From comments about our accents to going to Walmart, here are 11 life experiences most Mississippians would rather do without.
- Having to listen to outsiders spell “Mississippi.”
Claire/Flickr Mention you’re from Mississippi to an outsider, and they’ll automatically break out in “M, I, crooked letter, crooked letter…”
- Going to Walmart and seeing every person you’ve ever met in your entire life.
LevoisJ/Flickr Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but you know what I’m talking about.
- Dealing with rude people.
liz west/Flickr We take manners very seriously here in Mississippi, so if you don’t have anything nice to say, well, then… bless your heart.
- Being asked what “hotty toddy” means.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr If you’re at an Ole Miss game, you’ll definitely hear this age-old chant. As to what it means? Ole Miss fans don’t have time to explain, they’re too busy cheering on their team.
- Hearing visitors complain about the weather.
bark/Flickr Yes, we know how hot it is. We live here, remember?
- Being asked to make plans during the Egg Bowl.
Roger Smith/Flickr The Egg Bowl, which is the annual game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, is practically a holiday to most Mississippians. So making plans during the game? That’s sacrilegious.
- Listening to outsiders brag about their home state’s barbecue.
The Shed/TripAdvisor Okay, so lots of southern states claim to have the best barbecue. But after tasting Mississippi’s barbecue, you’ll quickly see why we Mississippians claim to have the best around.
- Prepping for a hurricane.
Andrew Dallos/Flickr From boarding up windows to fighting crowds for hurricane supplies, there’s nothing worse than getting ready for an impending storm.
- Giving directions to an outsider.
CollieSr/Flickr Here in Mississippi, directions are given in terms of minutes, landmarks, or unique measurements, such as “up the road a ways” or “over yonder.” If you don’t hail from the great state of Mississippi, understanding these directions can be a bit tough.
- Asking for sweet tea and getting an unsweet tea with a sugar packet.
jen Collins/Flickr Unsweet tea and a sugar packet?! Oh no. That just won’t cut it.
- Getting asked to say something in a Mississippi accent.
Archie Campbell/Flickr What accent?!
What else would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section.
Claire/Flickr
Mention you’re from Mississippi to an outsider, and they’ll automatically break out in “M, I, crooked letter, crooked letter…”
LevoisJ/Flickr
Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but you know what I’m talking about.
liz west/Flickr
We take manners very seriously here in Mississippi, so if you don’t have anything nice to say, well, then… bless your heart.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr
If you’re at an Ole Miss game, you’ll definitely hear this age-old chant. As to what it means? Ole Miss fans don’t have time to explain, they’re too busy cheering on their team.
bark/Flickr
Yes, we know how hot it is. We live here, remember?
Roger Smith/Flickr
The Egg Bowl, which is the annual game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, is practically a holiday to most Mississippians. So making plans during the game? That’s sacrilegious.
The Shed/TripAdvisor
Okay, so lots of southern states claim to have the best barbecue. But after tasting Mississippi’s barbecue, you’ll quickly see why we Mississippians claim to have the best around.
Andrew Dallos/Flickr
From boarding up windows to fighting crowds for hurricane supplies, there’s nothing worse than getting ready for an impending storm.
CollieSr/Flickr
Here in Mississippi, directions are given in terms of minutes, landmarks, or unique measurements, such as “up the road a ways” or “over yonder.” If you don’t hail from the great state of Mississippi, understanding these directions can be a bit tough.
jen Collins/Flickr
Unsweet tea and a sugar packet?! Oh no. That just won’t cut it.
Archie Campbell/Flickr
What accent?!
If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out “12 Things Only True Mississippians Can Tell You About Life In Mississippi.“
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