Since we Mississippians are known for our friendly demeanor and laid back attitude, people would assume that it’s nearly impossible to tick one of us off. However, we do have our limits. From food preferences to silly stereotypes, here are 12 things that are sure to get under the skin of a Mississippian.
- Youngins who don’t treat elders with respect.
Sunfall/Flickr Nothing will get a Mississippian riled up faster than children who weren’t raised right and answer Mawmaw with “yeah” instead of “Yes, ma’am.”
- Downright bad manners.
Caroline/Flickr This is the Hospitality State, so bad manners - like interrupting someone who’s talking or not holding the door open for the person behind you – are completely unacceptable.
- Actors who (unsuccessfully) attempt a southern accent.
andy boren/Flickr Though many Hollywood actors have attempted a Southern accent, it seems few have mastered it.
- When a restaurant doesn’t have tea.
Justin Ennis/Flickr There’s nothing more frustrating than visiting an out-of-state restaurant and being looked at like you’re crazy when asking for a sweet tea.
- The belief that all Mississippians are either rednecks or Southern belles.
Jim Moore/Flickr Out-of-towners seem to think there are two kinds of Mississippians – those who just stepped off the set of Dukes of Hazard and those who just finished filming Gone with the Wind.
- When Yankees misuse/misspell “y’all.”
Lacy/Flickr So many times, you’ll hear someone from up north use y’all when referring to just one person. Or, they’ll spell it “ya’ll.” How can something so simple be so difficult?
- Hearing someone call Coke “pop or soda.”
Tom Condor/Flickr Here in Mississippi, it’s all Coke. Even if it’s Root Beer, Sprite, or Dr. Pepper – it’s Coke.
- Tea that’s not sweet…
Just some dust/Flickr Hey, here’s a thought. If it’s called “sweet tea,” it should be sweet.
- …and cornbread that is.
Theryn Fleming/Flickr They have a name for sweet cornbread, and it’s “cake.”
- Outsiders commenting on our accents.
Dustin and Jennifer Stacey/Flickr There’s nothing more annoying than an out-of-towner telling you, “Just say something; I love the way you guys talk here.”
- People who make fun of our drawls.
Lwp Kommunikáció/Flickr Assuming our slower speech equals stupidity is just that - an assumption.
- Asking for mayo and getting Miracle Whip.
Edd Snowden/Flickr Mississippians take mayonnaise seriously, and Miracle Whip is in no way a suitable replacement.
So, do you agree with everything listed above? What would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section!
Sunfall/Flickr
Nothing will get a Mississippian riled up faster than children who weren’t raised right and answer Mawmaw with “yeah” instead of “Yes, ma’am.”
Caroline/Flickr
This is the Hospitality State, so bad manners - like interrupting someone who’s talking or not holding the door open for the person behind you – are completely unacceptable.
andy boren/Flickr
Though many Hollywood actors have attempted a Southern accent, it seems few have mastered it.
Justin Ennis/Flickr
There’s nothing more frustrating than visiting an out-of-state restaurant and being looked at like you’re crazy when asking for a sweet tea.
Jim Moore/Flickr
Out-of-towners seem to think there are two kinds of Mississippians – those who just stepped off the set of Dukes of Hazard and those who just finished filming Gone with the Wind.
Lacy/Flickr
So many times, you’ll hear someone from up north use y’all when referring to just one person. Or, they’ll spell it “ya’ll.” How can something so simple be so difficult?
Tom Condor/Flickr
Here in Mississippi, it’s all Coke. Even if it’s Root Beer, Sprite, or Dr. Pepper – it’s Coke.
Just some dust/Flickr
Hey, here’s a thought. If it’s called “sweet tea,” it should be sweet.
Theryn Fleming/Flickr
They have a name for sweet cornbread, and it’s “cake.”
Dustin and Jennifer Stacey/Flickr
There’s nothing more annoying than an out-of-towner telling you, “Just say something; I love the way you guys talk here.”
Lwp Kommunikáció/Flickr
Assuming our slower speech equals stupidity is just that - an assumption.
Edd Snowden/Flickr
Mississippians take mayonnaise seriously, and Miracle Whip is in no way a suitable replacement.
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