You might not realize it, but there’s a lot of knowledge that comes along with living in Mississippi. And we’re fixin’ to see how Mississippi you are! We’ve put together 15 questions, which cover everything from quirky phrases to one-of-a-kind foods. Read on to see how many you can answer.
- Gravy is just for dinner, right?
Shannon McGee/Flickr Maybe if you don’t live in Mississippi! Whether you prefer sausage, tomato, or chocolate gravy, you’ll definitely be able to satisfy your taste buds in the Magnolia State.
- Does Mississippi experience all the seasons?
Douglas Adams/Facebook Yes; and sometimes all within a week’s time.
- What kind of Coke do you want?
Rex Sorgatz/Flickr Only a Mississippian would know how to answer this question.
- Peanuts in Coke?! Does that even taste good?
vasekvi/Flickr If you have to ask, you’ve clearly never tried it.
- What’s the golden egg?
Roger Smith/Flickr Just a part of the greatest college rivalry of all time.
- What’s comeback sauce?
jeffreyw/Flickr Concocted in Jackson, comeback sauce is a blend of mayo, chili sauce, and other secret ingredients. Basically, the best condiment ever, it goes great on everything from fries to salads.
- Is the barbecue really that good?
Erik W/TripAdvisor Barbecue may not have been invented in Mississippi, but it sure was perfected here.
- Do witches really exist?
visityazoo.org Well, the state is home to Witch Dance and the Witch of Yazoo City.
- Mayo is just for sandwiches, right?
stu_spivack/Flickr Wrong! Here in Mississippi, mayonnaise goes perfectly with bananas, tomatoes, butterbeans, and just about anything else you can think of.
- Are the mosquitoes as bad as they say?
Ann Fisher/Flickr Yes.
- So, are you a rebel or bulldog?
Jimmy Smith/Flickr College football is a big deal in Mississippi, so you’re bound to come across some of both.
- Are the summers really that bad?
Alexi Kostibas/Flickr Why do you think Mississippians are so good at making homemade air conditioners?
- What are “nabs?”
Steve Huang/Flickr You know those delicious crackers stuffed with peanut butter? Those are nabs.
- Jeat yet?
cookbookman17/Flickr Simply a shortened version of “Did you eat yet,” this question is pretty common since Mississippians are known for great cooking and hospitality.
- Yont some?
carolee mitchell/Flickr This is usually a follow up to, “Jeat yet?” And you should probably always answer with a “yes.”
What are some other questions only Mississippians can answer? Tell us in the comments section!
Shannon McGee/Flickr
Maybe if you don’t live in Mississippi! Whether you prefer sausage, tomato, or chocolate gravy, you’ll definitely be able to satisfy your taste buds in the Magnolia State.
Douglas Adams/Facebook
Yes; and sometimes all within a week’s time.
Rex Sorgatz/Flickr
Only a Mississippian would know how to answer this question.
vasekvi/Flickr
If you have to ask, you’ve clearly never tried it.
Roger Smith/Flickr
Just a part of the greatest college rivalry of all time.
jeffreyw/Flickr
Concocted in Jackson, comeback sauce is a blend of mayo, chili sauce, and other secret ingredients. Basically, the best condiment ever, it goes great on everything from fries to salads.
Erik W/TripAdvisor
Barbecue may not have been invented in Mississippi, but it sure was perfected here.
visityazoo.org
Well, the state is home to Witch Dance and the Witch of Yazoo City.
stu_spivack/Flickr
Wrong! Here in Mississippi, mayonnaise goes perfectly with bananas, tomatoes, butterbeans, and just about anything else you can think of.
Ann Fisher/Flickr
Yes.
Jimmy Smith/Flickr
College football is a big deal in Mississippi, so you’re bound to come across some of both.
Alexi Kostibas/Flickr
Why do you think Mississippians are so good at making homemade air conditioners?
Steve Huang/Flickr
You know those delicious crackers stuffed with peanut butter? Those are nabs.
cookbookman17/Flickr
Simply a shortened version of “Did you eat yet,” this question is pretty common since Mississippians are known for great cooking and hospitality.
carolee mitchell/Flickr
This is usually a follow up to, “Jeat yet?” And you should probably always answer with a “yes.”
If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out “9 Words That Mean Something Completely Different In Mississippi.“
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