Overall, we Mississippians tend to be pretty easy going. However, there are some things in the Magnolia State that are just non-negotiable. Read on for 12 unwritten rules every Mississippian lives by and see how many you follow.
- Investing in bug spray is a must.
Jon Rieley-Goddard/Flickr You literally need it to survive in Mississippi. Okay, maybe that’s stretching it a bit, but you’ll be really, really uncomfortable without it.
- Don’t underestimate the deer.
Frank Starmer/Flickr It’s like they appear out of nowhere.
- Never order a “soda.”
Justin Ennis/Flickr You’ll definitely get a few strange looks.
- Biscuits DON’T come from a can.
Janet Hudson/Flickr Biscuits from a can are practically illegal in Mississippi. Homemade is the only (and tastiest) way to go.
- Keep an eye out for these…
Lyman Green/Flickr Step in one and you’ll be in some serious trouble, which comes in the form of extreme itchiness.
- …and these.
mwms1916/Flickr There’s nothing like getting caught in a spider web to bring out your inner ninja.
- The question, “Are you ready?” can’t be answered with a simple yes or no.
PROLuke Pickard/Flickr Ask this question to any Ole Miss fan and you’ll get an earful.
- Cool Whip containers are not disposable.
Matt/Flickr If you get leftovers in a Cool Whip container, you know they’re going to be good.
- When it comes to tea, the sweeter the better.
Treacle Tart/Flickr Can tea ever be too sweet?
- Don’t pack up your summer clothes.
Jared/Flickr Here in Mississippi, sweltering temperatures don’t end just because summer does.
- Never trust the weather.
Michael Peligro/Flickr From sudden downpours to unexpected cold fronts, it can literally change at a moment’s notice.
- Cherish small town life.
Carmen Sisson/Cloudybright Photography Even if you think it’s boring now, you’ll miss it when or if you leave.
So do you follow all of these rules? What would you add to this list?
Jon Rieley-Goddard/Flickr
You literally need it to survive in Mississippi. Okay, maybe that’s stretching it a bit, but you’ll be really, really uncomfortable without it.
Frank Starmer/Flickr
It’s like they appear out of nowhere.
Justin Ennis/Flickr
You’ll definitely get a few strange looks.
Janet Hudson/Flickr
Biscuits from a can are practically illegal in Mississippi. Homemade is the only (and tastiest) way to go.
Lyman Green/Flickr
Step in one and you’ll be in some serious trouble, which comes in the form of extreme itchiness.
mwms1916/Flickr
There’s nothing like getting caught in a spider web to bring out your inner ninja.
PROLuke Pickard/Flickr
Ask this question to any Ole Miss fan and you’ll get an earful.
Matt/Flickr
If you get leftovers in a Cool Whip container, you know they’re going to be good.
Treacle Tart/Flickr
Can tea ever be too sweet?
Jared/Flickr
Here in Mississippi, sweltering temperatures don’t end just because summer does.
Michael Peligro/Flickr
From sudden downpours to unexpected cold fronts, it can literally change at a moment’s notice.
Carmen Sisson/Cloudybright Photography
Even if you think it’s boring now, you’ll miss it when or if you leave.
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