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11 Things Only People In The South Understand

These are some things that happen in the South ALOT.

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11 Things Only People In The South Understand
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This article gives a stereotypical view of the South. As a current resident of Southern Louisiana, I understand these thing more than anyone.


1. Everyone you meet is in some shape way or form related to you.

Thanks life for ruining my chances with like everyone.



2. Being in a at least a 10ft range of a bayou at all times.

Thanks for making my life even more wet.


3. Having to order everything online because the stores that sell what you want are hours away.


Why can't you just be closer?


4.Knowing the true meaning of hot and humid.

Why do you mess with my life so much?


5.Knowing someone that knows someone that can get things done.

I can't help you but my brothers cousins fiancé can.


6.People think that ain't is an acceptable conjunction.

Just speak normally it's not that hard.


7.Having some type of fish or seafood for breakfast, lunch, and supper.

I don't even like fish why is this a thing?



8. Having "hole in the wall" restaurants everywhere.

Some of these are sooo good though.


9.Seeing alligators as if they were birds.

Why are these death machines everywhere?


10. Sleeping in boats as if they were campers.

Why can't just one thing be normal?


11. All of your food being Spicy.

I can't even eat you because you're too spicy please stop.

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