When you think of Alabama, what comes to mind? I’m sure whatever you’re thinking, many others are thinking the exact same thing. Here are 13 of the most common things that come to everyone’s mind when they think of Alabama.
- Sweet Home Alabama
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- Alabama Crimson Tide
wikipedia Whenever you say “Alabama” in the South, people instantly assume you’re talking about the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
- ALABAMA
facebook/Alabama Or the award-winning country music band, ALABAMA.
- Rednecks
flickr/Joe Sepielli Rednecks instantly come to most people’s mind when they think of Alabama. Yes, there are rednecks here, but for the most part, it’s just a huge stereotype.
- Fried Foods
wikimedia commons Alabama may have a high obesity ranking, but it’s because our food is just that good!
- Family
flickr/Beth Scupham Family is really important here in Alabama.
- Birmingham
wikimedia commons Because Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, it’s the area that comes to most people’s mind when they think of this state.
- Tornadoes
wikipedia Ever since the devastating 2011 tornado outbreak, we take tornado warnings much more seriously now than ever before.
- Farmland/Livestock
flickr/fredo In Alabama, you can’t drive 30 minutes down the road without passing something farm related, whether it be livestock, a crop, or an annoying tractor holding up traffic.
- Hot Summers
wikipedia You’ll need lots of sunscreen and water to survive our summers here in Alabama. The combination of heat and humidity is awful! ABSOLUTELY AWFUL!!!
- Rocket City
wikipedia Huntsville received the nickname “Rocket City” because of its many contributions to the U.S. space program.
- Fishing
North Alabama/Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association Alabama is home to many famous fishing tournaments on rivers and lakes across the state.
- Talladega Superspeedway
wikipedia Located north of Talladega, Talladega Superspeedway is the longest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series - 2.66 miles in length. It’s also NASCAR’s largest oval track.
What comes to mind when you think of Alabama? Let me know in the comments below!
wikimedia commons
TURN IT UP!!!
wikipedia
Whenever you say “Alabama” in the South, people instantly assume you’re talking about the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
facebook/Alabama
Or the award-winning country music band, ALABAMA.
flickr/Joe Sepielli
Rednecks instantly come to most people’s mind when they think of Alabama. Yes, there are rednecks here, but for the most part, it’s just a huge stereotype.
Alabama may have a high obesity ranking, but it’s because our food is just that good!
flickr/Beth Scupham
Family is really important here in Alabama.
Because Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, it’s the area that comes to most people’s mind when they think of this state.
Ever since the devastating 2011 tornado outbreak, we take tornado warnings much more seriously now than ever before.
flickr/fredo
In Alabama, you can’t drive 30 minutes down the road without passing something farm related, whether it be livestock, a crop, or an annoying tractor holding up traffic.
You’ll need lots of sunscreen and water to survive our summers here in Alabama. The combination of heat and humidity is awful! ABSOLUTELY AWFUL!!!
Huntsville received the nickname “Rocket City” because of its many contributions to the U.S. space program.
North Alabama/Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
Alabama is home to many famous fishing tournaments on rivers and lakes across the state.
Located north of Talladega, Talladega Superspeedway is the longest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series - 2.66 miles in length. It’s also NASCAR’s largest oval track.
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