By and large we South Carolinians have certain characterisitics ingrained into our very existence. Things we wouldn’t even think about changing, even when asked nicely. Here are a few of them; these are things you’ll never see a self-respecting South Carolinian do.
- Buy instant grits.
Flickr/Martin & Jessica O’Brien Not even if they have (gasp!) BACON in them. No. In South Carolina we need the real thing; those creamy buttery tasty warm grits like momma used to make. Nothin’ else will do for a real South Carolinian.
- Buy imported shrimp.
Flickr/Florida Fish & Wildlife Ok so this shrimp shown above, while technically an Asian Tiger Shrimp has recently been spotted off the east coast of the U.S., South Carolinians prefer only LOCAL shrimp that are pink - like a shrimp should be. If it’s not local, we really don’t want to buy it. If it’s served in a restaurant we may be a little more lenient.
- Let a summer pass without at least one trip to the beach.
Flickr/S P Photography It’s hard to imagine letting a whole summer pass in the Palmetto State without a trip to the salty big blue ocean. And if it does, a true South Carolinian would have deep regrets.
- Order an ice tea without sweetener.
Flickr/Brianna Lehman What? Is that a thing? Who from South Carolina drinks unsweetened ice tea? Tell us in the comments.
- Miss the annual Clemson vs. Carolina game, ever.
Flickr/Chris Even if you’re just watching the highlights on your DVR because your boss scheduled you to work on the big day, this is one game you don’t miss.
- Wear (gasp!) Hi-tops to the beach.
Flickr/Kick Photo There are a few serious ways to spot an out-of-towner at the beach - and this is one of them. A South Carolinian knows what to wear to fit in on the sand.
- Say, “you guys.”
Robin Jarvis What? Where is that from anyway? Everyone in South Carolina knows it’s “Hey! Y’all!”
- Move to North Carolina.
Robin Jarvis The barbecue alone is enough reason, right? Seriously. We wouldn’t move to North Carolina because a South Carolinian wouldn’t want to leave the state at all, unless we were forced to.
- Speaking of North Carolina….
Flickr/Charleston’s TheDigitel No self-respecting South Carolinian would prefer North Carolina barbecue over the real stuff found here in the Palmetto State.
- Say the North won the war.
Flickr/Bogdan Migulski What? It was hard for me to even TYPE that statement.
- Let anyone put down a family member without a fight.
Flickr/Capes Treasures Family is everything to a South Carolinian and nothing or no one will compromise that fact. In olden days you might be challenged to a duel. In present times, you’re definitely getting unfriended on Facebook and unfollowed everywhere else if you insult a family member.
- Back down on a principle we believe in.
Flickr/Steve Want to move your Union troops into a fort made with our Southern bricks? We don’t think so.
- Say there’s any place in the world more beautiful than South Carolina.
Flickr/Keelan Jones Every South Carolinian knows there’s no more gorgeous views than right here in our own backyard.
South Carolina is the most beautiful state in the country, and the people here…well we’re a breed all our own. Are there other things outsiders will never catch you doing in a million years? We’d love to know in our comments!
Flickr/Martin & Jessica O’Brien
Not even if they have (gasp!) BACON in them. No. In South Carolina we need the real thing; those creamy buttery tasty warm grits like momma used to make. Nothin’ else will do for a real South Carolinian.
Flickr/Florida Fish & Wildlife
Ok so this shrimp shown above, while technically an Asian Tiger Shrimp has recently been spotted off the east coast of the U.S., South Carolinians prefer only LOCAL shrimp that are pink - like a shrimp should be. If it’s not local, we really don’t want to buy it. If it’s served in a restaurant we may be a little more lenient.
Flickr/S P Photography
It’s hard to imagine letting a whole summer pass in the Palmetto State without a trip to the salty big blue ocean. And if it does, a true South Carolinian would have deep regrets.
Flickr/Brianna Lehman
What? Is that a thing? Who from South Carolina drinks unsweetened ice tea? Tell us in the comments.
Flickr/Chris
Even if you’re just watching the highlights on your DVR because your boss scheduled you to work on the big day, this is one game you don’t miss.
Flickr/Kick Photo
There are a few serious ways to spot an out-of-towner at the beach - and this is one of them. A South Carolinian knows what to wear to fit in on the sand.
Robin Jarvis
What? Where is that from anyway? Everyone in South Carolina knows it’s “Hey! Y’all!”
The barbecue alone is enough reason, right? Seriously. We wouldn’t move to North Carolina because a South Carolinian wouldn’t want to leave the state at all, unless we were forced to.
Flickr/Charleston’s TheDigitel
No self-respecting South Carolinian would prefer North Carolina barbecue over the real stuff found here in the Palmetto State.
Flickr/Bogdan Migulski
What? It was hard for me to even TYPE that statement.
Flickr/Capes Treasures
Family is everything to a South Carolinian and nothing or no one will compromise that fact. In olden days you might be challenged to a duel. In present times, you’re definitely getting unfriended on Facebook and unfollowed everywhere else if you insult a family member.
Flickr/Steve
Want to move your Union troops into a fort made with our Southern bricks? We don’t think so.
Flickr/Keelan Jones
Every South Carolinian knows there’s no more gorgeous views than right here in our own backyard.
For more South Carolina humor, read 15 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Move To South Carolina.
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