You know you are from Georgia.....
1. You can properly pronounce Chickamauga, DeKalb, Dahlonega,
Smyrna, Buena Vista, Valdosta, Hahira, Houston Co., Milan, Okefenokee, and
La Fayette.
P.S.. Atlanta = ADD-LANNA not AT-LANT-A.
2. You think people who complain about the heat in their states are sissies.
3. A tornado warning siren is your signal to go out in the yard and
look for a funnel.
4. You know that the true value of a parking space is not
determined by the distance to the door, but by the availability of
shade.
5. Stores don't have bags or shopping carts, they have sacks and
buggies.
6. You've seen people wear bib overalls at weddings and funerals.
7. You think everyone from a Yankee-state has an accent.
8. You measure distance in minutes.
9. You go to the lake because you think it is like going to the
ocean.
10. You listen to the weather forecast before picking out an
outfit.
11. You know cowpies are not made of beef.
12. Someone you know has used a football schedule to plan their
wedding date.
13. You know someone who has a belt buckle bigger than your fist.
14. Almost everyone you know is either Baptist or Methodist.
15. A Mercedes Benz isn't a status symbol. A Chevy Silverado
Extended Bed Crew Cab is.
16. You know everything goes better with Ranch dressing.
17. You learned how to shoot a gun before you learned how to
multiply.
18. Ironically, you only crave Chik-Fil-A and alcohol on
Sundays..when neither are sold.
19. On one side of the road there's Wal-Mart and on the other is a
cotton field.
20. The directions to your house include "turn off the paved road."
21. "YALL is a word.
22. Fried chicken is a major part of your diet
23. Krispy Kreme dounuts are the only kind of dounuts you eat.
24. You call it a cold Christmas if you don't break out in a sweat
in your new sweater.
25. When a single snowflake falls, the entire state shuts down,
even if it doesn't stick. The radio and TV news will make snowstorm reports
every 10 minutes and the grocery store will be completely sold out of bread,
milk, bottled water, toilet paper, and beer.
26. People actually grow, eat and like okra!
27. You know the difference between a hillbilly, a redneck, and a
Southerner.
28. Your dog and your wallet are both on chains.
30. You understand that at least once a year your car will turn
yellow with pollen.
31. You know at least one Bubba, and maybe a few guys named Bo.
32. You say "tuna fish sandwich." (not tuna sandwich)
33. You use "Sir" and "Ma'am" if there's a remote possibility that
person you're talking to is least 30 minutes older than you are.
34. Braves=good. Yankees=bad. Mets=LOATH
35.You love sweet tea, mashed potatoes, biscuits, and all Southern
comfort food...and Southern comfort
36. You don't appreciate it, You preciate it.
37. Your last words might be, "Yall watch this."
38. Herschel Walker, Larry Munson, Sid Bream, Hank Aaron are
legends
39. You say and know what "I bet your sittin in tall cotton right
now" means
40. You use the heater in the mornin and AC in the afternoon during the "winter" season
41. You might have heard of people finding their lost boat in a
lake that has dried up recently
42. You know that Hurricanes are those the really big storms that
give us lots of rain and a lil wind while at the same times destroys
Florida!
43. You know there is more than one type of Pecan
44. You know the general population in the state will be stocking
up on ammo and guns due to the new President
45. You say "mash" instead of "push", for example...buttons
46. The Redneck Games in Dublin and Smileys Flee Market are kinda a
big deal
47. Savannah is The place to go to in the state for St. Patty's Day
48. The Perry Fair (GA National Fair) is on your calendar of events
every year
And finally...
This one is the absolute Gospel truth! I have said this so many
times!!
49. You are 100% Georgian if you have ever had this conversation:
"You wanna coke?"
"Yeah."
"What kind?"
"Dr Pepper
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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