Kentuckians have some strange tendencies not shared by those in other states. Mind you, some states might have similarities, but we have our own special way about things. Growing up in different parts of our beautiful state may bring about slight differences in our habits, but we all have uniqueness. Some may question why these things are considered weird. That is a question for someone else, as other state residents are the ones that find some of our habits odd.

Here are 10 weird things Kentuckians do:

  1. Food containment

Chapstickaddict It must not touch unless it’s being mixed together. Some may disagree with this, but I’ve seen people refuse to eat portions of food that actually touched on the plate.

  1. Bourbon

Kevin O’Mara Some Kentuckians treat bourbon like the French treat a fine wine. It’s to be sipped with a meal, as a night cap or socially. For some, it’s only for special occasions, for others, it is a frequent ritual. It’s said some Kentucky officers sipped bourbon on their death bed, and others say it ran through their veins.

  1. Dialect

Renew KY It may be over yonder, round there, cross the way, or down the block, depending on the part of Kentucky you are in. Each area seems to have its own version of English, but we all love our land.

  1. Handmade quilt

David Amsler Most of us have at least one quilt in our house. In most cases, it was made by, and given to us via a family member. Some are tattered and worn, but still have a place on the bed during cold winter months.

  1. Benedictine

CJ Most people outside our state do not even know what this delicious cucumber, cheese, and mayo spread is. Jennie C. Benedict was a caterer in Louisville that created that spread in the 1800s, and it really caught on. It’s quite tasty.

  1. Ice tea

Jamie Campbell Even in the dead of winter, there will be iced tea in the fridge.

  1. Kentucky Derby hats

Steve Corey You may not wear a hat the rest of the year, or even like hats. For some reason during the Derby, hats are all the rage. People will wear outlandish, festive, and foppish head apparel to celebrate the Kentucky Derby.

  1. Pear salad with a cherry

Ann Larie Valentine Take one leaf of lettuce and place a half pear on it. Put a dollop of mayo, a sprinkle of cheddar and a cherry on the pear half. This is considered a salad.

  1. Milk and cornbread

Betsssssy We love to take our day old cornbread and crumble it up in a tall, cool, glass of fresh milk. This is the perfect mid-day snack. My Mom likes to put diced tomatoes in hers.

  1. Cardinal and Wildcat fans

UL

UK Basketball or Football, it seems “some” Kentuckians go completely overboard with sports fandom. People dress up, wear blue and white, or red and black make up, boldly wear school colors, and sometimes even dye their hair. Some even burn couches to “celebrate”.

As Kentuckians, all this likely seems fine to us, but to outsiders, we are surely possessed for smearing moldy looking cream on a sandwich. Those brave enough to taste our unique concoctions often have a change of heart. Our dialect can take some getting use too also, as I’ve had to explaining my meaning during travels more then once. What are some things you have noticed people from other states find weird about us?

Chapstickaddict

It must not touch unless it’s being mixed together. Some may disagree with this, but I’ve seen people refuse to eat portions of food that actually touched on the plate.

Kevin O’Mara

Some Kentuckians treat bourbon like the French treat a fine wine. It’s to be sipped with a meal, as a night cap or socially. For some, it’s only for special occasions, for others, it is a frequent ritual. It’s said some Kentucky officers sipped bourbon on their death bed, and others say it ran through their veins.

Renew KY

It may be over yonder, round there, cross the way, or down the block, depending on the part of Kentucky you are in. Each area seems to have its own version of English, but we all love our land.

David Amsler

Most of us have at least one quilt in our house. In most cases, it was made by, and given to us via a family member. Some are tattered and worn, but still have a place on the bed during cold winter months.

CJ

Most people outside our state do not even know what this delicious cucumber, cheese, and mayo spread is. Jennie C. Benedict was a caterer in Louisville that created that spread in the 1800s, and it really caught on. It’s quite tasty.

Jamie Campbell

Even in the dead of winter, there will be iced tea in the fridge.

Steve Corey

You may not wear a hat the rest of the year, or even like hats. For some reason during the Derby, hats are all the rage. People will wear outlandish, festive, and foppish head apparel to celebrate the Kentucky Derby.

Ann Larie Valentine

Take one leaf of lettuce and place a half pear on it. Put a dollop of mayo, a sprinkle of cheddar and a cherry on the pear half. This is considered a salad.

Betsssssy

We love to take our day old cornbread and crumble it up in a tall, cool, glass of fresh milk. This is the perfect mid-day snack. My Mom likes to put diced tomatoes in hers.

UL

UK

Basketball or Football, it seems “some” Kentuckians go completely overboard with sports fandom. People dress up, wear blue and white, or red and black make up, boldly wear school colors, and sometimes even dye their hair. Some even burn couches to “celebrate”.

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