Jun 29, 2005 21:38
You Know You're From North Carolina When...
*You've gotten used to the smell of cow manure on a car trip to Raleigh.
*Saying "y'all" isn't just a cute expression; it actually means something.
*There are big labrador retrievers in the back of every truck.
*You give directions using KFC and Waffle House as landmarks.
*You still see Dale Earndheart tributes on cars.
*You can't imagine life without Bojangles' sweet tea
*Your annual church fundraiser always deals with bbq and potato salad
*You have a sunburn from May to October
*Your 'heavy winter clothing' consists of some turtleneck sweaters, a fuzzy jacket, and your daddy's boots
*Your family has fried chicken once a week
*You can tell the difference between cotton fields and tobacco fields while driving
*One of your neighbors has a confederate flag hanging on their front porch
*Those "damn yankees" are taking over your school/church/workplace/neighborhood...
*You've been "properly raised", and yankees love it when they hear you say "ma'am" and "sir"
*You get your carbs from biscuits, rolls, pancakes, and grits
*You know the difference between a "redneck" and a "hick".
*You own at least one surf shop or seafood restaurant shirts.
*No matter what those people in ohio say, we are still "first in flight"
*The Coca-Cola 600 is as big as the Super Bowl
*You prefer Chick-fil-a to KFC
*You know pastry is a chicken stew, not a dessert item.
*Every time you visit someone you’re offered something to eat and a glass of tea.
*Your granddaddy always wore overalls and your grandma always wore an apron.
*In summer you have home-grown tomatoes with every meal.
*When it rains and the creek rises, everyone gathers to see how high it rose.
*You know that "chunk" the ball means to throw it.
*You've had a burger "all the way" - chili and slaw on it.
*You can recognize a copperhead and your heart drops when you see one.
*You have at least one relative that raises collards.
*Your folks have taken trips to the mountains to look at leaves.
*Your school classes were cancelled because of a hurricane.
*You know Krispy Kreme makes the best doughnut.
*You have an opinion about UNC. You went there and loved it, or you hate everyone who did.
*You know the best BBQ is found in Lexington
*You would rather eat at Bojangles's than McDonald's
*You have actually uttered the phrase "It's too hot to go to the pool"
*You faithfully drink Pepsi or Mt. Dew everyday of your life.
*You have your own secret bbq sauce.
*You or your neighbors have more hunting dogs than you have family members.
*You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from North Carolina.
lord have mercy do i love N.C.
<3 Brittani