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Old 01-21-2010, 07:50 AM
 
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So many folks on CityData inquire as to how the north differs from the south...so, finally...a very clearcut list on the issue !

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The difference between the North and the South - clearly explained.... at last




The North has Bloomingdale's; the South has Dollar General .

The North has coffee houses; the South has Waffle Houses .

The North has dating services; the South has family reunions.

The North has switchblade knives; the South has .45's

The North has double last names; the South has double first names.

The North has Indy car races; The South has stock car races .

North has Cream of Wheat; the South has grits.

The North has green salads; the South has collard greens .

The North has lobsters; the South has crawfish .

The North has the rust belt; the South has the Bible Belt .

FOR NORTHERNERS MOVING SOUTH . . .....

In the South : If you run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in a four-wheel drive pickup truck with a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them, just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.

Don't be surprised to find movie rentals and bait in the same store... Do not buy food at this store.

Remember, 'Y'all' is singular, 'all y'all' is plural, and 'all y'all's' is plural possessive

Get used to hearing 'You ain't from round here, are ya?'

Save all manner of bacon grease. You will be instructed later on how to use it.

Don't be worried at not understanding what people are saying. They can't understand you either. The first Southern statement to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective'big'ol,' truck or 'big'ol' boy. Most Northerners begin their Southern-influenced dialect this way. All of them are in denial about it.

The proper pronunciation you learned in school is no longer proper .

Be advised that 'He needed killin..' is a valid defense here.

If you hear a Southerner exclaim, 'Hey, y'all watch this,' you should stay out of the way. These are likely to be the last words he'll ever say.

If there is the prediction of the slightest chance of even the smallest accumulation of snow, your presence is required at the local grocery store. It doesn't matter whether you need anything or not. You just have to go there.

Do not be surprised to find that 10-year olds own their own shotguns, they are proficient marksmen,and their mammas taught them how to aim.

In the South, we have found that the best way to grow a lush green lawn is to pour gravel on it and call it a driveway.

AND REMEMBER: If you do settle in the South and bear children, don't think we will accept them as Southerners...

After all, if the cat had kittens in the oven, we ain't gonnacall 'em biscuits.

Send this to four people that ain't related to you, and I reckon your life will turn into a country music song 'fore you know it. Your kin would get a kick out of it too! [CENTER][CENTER]To use the ultimate southern term of affaction -- BLESS YOUR HEART !![/CENTER][/CENTER]
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:22 AM
 
Location: Hernando, FL
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I realize it's just for humour but a few stand out as misinformation. I saw as many Dollar Generals in MI as anywhere in the South.

I think anymore the North has as many if not more stock car races than anywhere else, Chicago, Indy, Michigan, Watkins Glen, Loudon, N.H., Pocono, Dover, come to mind.

Probably more guns up North as well with all the deer hunting.
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:40 AM
 
Location: Boston MA, by way of NYC
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I have to admit - I got a kick out this. I moved from NYC at 11 to Maryland a town 45 minutes outside of DC - they think they are not southern LOL. I picked up the drawl very quickly! Y'all still sneaks out every now and then - gettin/pluckin on my LAST nerve also - but i left behind calling the police "the LAW" - I left behind "I'm fixin to go" anywhere - and the little sayings like "dirt mirt". Ahhh - I have fond memories of those days. While I don't think of South Florida as Southern, I hope there is a little there, I enjoy these things to a point.

I don't like the whole car on the cynder blocks deal.
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:41 AM
 
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So many folks on CityData inquire as to how the north differs from the south...so, finally...a very clearcut list on the issue !

_________________________

The difference between the North and the South - clearly explained.... at last




The North has Bloomingdale's; the South has Dollar General .

The North has coffee houses; the South has Waffle Houses .

The North has dating services; the South has family reunions.

The North has switchblade knives; the South has .45's

The North has double last names; the South has double first names.

The North has Indy car races; The South has stock car races .

North has Cream of Wheat; the South has grits.

The North has green salads; the South has collard greens .

The North has lobsters; the South has crawfish .

The North has the rust belt; the South has the Bible Belt .

FOR NORTHERNERS MOVING SOUTH . . .....

In the South : If you run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in a four-wheel drive pickup truck with a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them, just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.

Don't be surprised to find movie rentals and bait in the same store... Do not buy food at this store.

Remember, 'Y'all' is singular, 'all y'all' is plural, and 'all y'all's' is plural possessive

Get used to hearing 'You ain't from round here, are ya?'

Save all manner of bacon grease. You will be instructed later on how to use it.

Don't be worried at not understanding what people are saying. They can't understand you either. The first Southern statement to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective'big'ol,' truck or 'big'ol' boy. Most Northerners begin their Southern-influenced dialect this way. All of them are in denial about it.

The proper pronunciation you learned in school is no longer proper .

Be advised that 'He needed killin..' is a valid defense here.

If you hear a Southerner exclaim, 'Hey, y'all watch this,' you should stay out of the way. These are likely to be the last words he'll ever say.

If there is the prediction of the slightest chance of even the smallest accumulation of snow, your presence is required at the local grocery store. It doesn't matter whether you need anything or not. You just have to go there.

Do not be surprised to find that 10-year olds own their own shotguns, they are proficient marksmen,and their mammas taught them how to aim.

In the South, we have found that the best way to grow a lush green lawn is to pour gravel on it and call it a driveway.

AND REMEMBER: If you do settle in the South and bear children, don't think we will accept them as Southerners...

After all, if the cat had kittens in the oven, we ain't gonnacall 'em biscuits.

Send this to four people that ain't related to you, and I reckon your life will turn into a country music song 'fore you know it. Your kin would get a kick out of it too! [CENTER][CENTER]To use the ultimate southern term of affaction -- BLESS YOUR HEART !![/CENTER][/CENTER]
Well y'all, after reading this, seems like I aint ever gonna be able to make it down South.

Miles-Miles, NYC
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:53 AM
 
Location: between Ath,GR & Mia,FL...
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I 'd like to see the a reverse article about the North & a Southerner goin' North...
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:55 AM
 
Location: Floribama
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I have to admit - I got a kick out this. I moved from NYC at 11 to Maryland a town 45 minutes outside of DC - they think they are not southern LOL. I picked up the drawl very quickly! Y'all still sneaks out every now and then - gettin/pluckin on my LAST nerve also - but i left behind calling the police "the LAW" - I left behind "I'm fixin to go" anywhere - and the little sayings like "dirt mirt". Ahhh - I have fond memories of those days. While I don't think of South Florida as Southern, I hope there is a little there, I enjoy these things to a point.

I don't like the whole car on the cynder blocks deal.
Oh yeah, that one is very Southern.

"Ya better slow down, there's a law-man ahead."
"If you don't get outta here I'm gonna call the law"

LOL
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:56 AM
 
Location: Boston MA, by way of NYC
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Pahahaha - that would be funny! Bunch of fast talking people, who will slap you around - LOL. I am totally kidding. We all know (at least I hope we do) - these are stero-types of few not all!
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:59 AM
 
Location: Chicagolandia, but looking to move
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AND REMEMBER: If you do settle in the South and bear children, don't think we will accept them as Southerners...

After all, if the cat had kittens in the oven, we ain't gonnacall 'em biscuits.
This REALLY Cracked me up!!!
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Old 01-21-2010, 09:18 AM
 
Location: between Ath,GR & Mia,FL...
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I have a limited knowledge of American ethics,but I guess a reverse article on a Dixie goin North could go like...

A Dixie goes to a gay bar,thinking that he will find ...joyful folks in there...

A cop ask a Dixie about his gun "permit ",but he thinks the cop means "termite ",never heard the term "permit " for a gun before...

( And I guess somebody has already conceived that joke) ...

A Dixie in NYC is asked about opera tickets,but replies that Oprah is free...

A Dixie won a prize to "chair " an event & he replied...I don't deserve the chair,I ain't killed nobody...

Not bad for an immigrant I hope...
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Old 01-21-2010, 02:46 PM
 
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I have a limited knowledge of American ethics,but I guess a reverse article on a Dixie goin North could go like...

A Dixie goes to a gay bar,thinking that he will find ...joyful folks in there...

A cop ask a Dixie about his gun "permit ",but he thinks the cop means "termite ",never heard the term "permit " for a gun before...

( And I guess somebody has already conceived that joke) ...

A Dixie in NYC is asked about opera tickets,but replies that Oprah is free...

A Dixie won a prize to "chair " an event & he replied...I don't deserve the chair,I ain't killed nobody...

Not bad for an immigrant I hope...
Not bad at all for an Immigrant ; we are very pleased to have you aboard the Sunshine State --- Anita Bryant salutes you ! (shes that Gal who used to sell Floridas orange juice) .
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