Mississippi is definitely a one-of-a-kind place. Between the people, food and scenery, the state has a lot to offer…and a lot to miss if you leave. Sure, embarking on a new life in a new city or state is exciting, but, just as the saying goes, “there’s no place like home.” Not convinced? Here are 14 things everyone who’s moved away from Mississippi has probably thought least once.
- “Wow! Mississippi really is the Hospitality State.”
Nathan/Flickr From opening doors to helping others, southern etiquette is practically ingrained in Mississippians.
- “There has to be somewhere around here to get some sweet tea…”
Ted Van Pelt/Flickr Let’s face it; nothing can compare to an ice cold glass of sweet tea.
- “…or fried catfish”
rockYOface/Flickr I think it’s safe to say us Mississippians are pretty spoiled when it comes to fried catfish, and unfortunately, no fried fish you find anywhere else will even come close.
- “I shouldn’t have taken small town living for granted.”
clevelandfarmersmarket.org Once you leave a small town, you quickly realize what a blessing living in one was.
- “I can’t believe they don’t have Comeback sauce here…”
A.K./Yelp Used on everything from French fries to seafood, the delicious condiment will surely be missed.
- “or slugburgers.”
Leslie S./Yelp Ask for this local creation anywhere else, and you’ll undoubtedly get some strange looks.
- “Maybe the weather wasn’t so bad.”
zetazone/Flickr Sure, Mississippi humidity is brutal, but moving away could mean facing freezing temperatures and blankets of snow.
- “Where’s the team spirit?”
Ken Lund/Flickr From long held traditions to spending the day tailgating with friends, nobody does football like Mississippi.
- “Rural Mississippi is more beautiful than I gave it credit for.”
Visit Mississippi/Flickr Move to a city, and instead of roosters crowing and wide open spaces, you’ll find crowds and plenty of noise.
- “My neighbors are not near as friendly as they were back home.”
libsciterp/Flickr In the true spirit of southern hospitality, Mississippians welcome new residents with open arms and… home-cooked food.
- “I never realized my accent was so obvious.”
Anthony Easton/Flickr You might not think you have an accent, but as soon as you open your mouth in a new place, you’ll quickly be reminded that you do.
- “Or that I used so many Mississippi expressions.”
Lacy/Flickr “Fixin’ to, carry me to…, Nabs, don’t be ugly, give some sugar, and y’all” are just a few expressions that are bound to get some attention…and possibly need an explanation.
- “I thought all gas stations sold good food.”
Ronnie B./Yelp Here in Mississippi, gas stations serve everything from delicious fried chicken to mouthwatering barbecue – something that is (sadly) not the norm all over the country.
- “I miss home so much more than I thought I would.”
Susie Gallaway/Flickr No matter how much you love your new place, Mississippi will always be home, and there’s no place like it.
What would you add to this list?
Nathan/Flickr
From opening doors to helping others, southern etiquette is practically ingrained in Mississippians.
Ted Van Pelt/Flickr
Let’s face it; nothing can compare to an ice cold glass of sweet tea.
rockYOface/Flickr
I think it’s safe to say us Mississippians are pretty spoiled when it comes to fried catfish, and unfortunately, no fried fish you find anywhere else will even come close.
clevelandfarmersmarket.org
Once you leave a small town, you quickly realize what a blessing living in one was.
A.K./Yelp
Used on everything from French fries to seafood, the delicious condiment will surely be missed.
Leslie S./Yelp
Ask for this local creation anywhere else, and you’ll undoubtedly get some strange looks.
zetazone/Flickr
Sure, Mississippi humidity is brutal, but moving away could mean facing freezing temperatures and blankets of snow.
Ken Lund/Flickr
From long held traditions to spending the day tailgating with friends, nobody does football like Mississippi.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr
Move to a city, and instead of roosters crowing and wide open spaces, you’ll find crowds and plenty of noise.
libsciterp/Flickr
In the true spirit of southern hospitality, Mississippians welcome new residents with open arms and… home-cooked food.
Anthony Easton/Flickr
You might not think you have an accent, but as soon as you open your mouth in a new place, you’ll quickly be reminded that you do.
Lacy/Flickr
“Fixin’ to, carry me to…, Nabs, don’t be ugly, give some sugar, and y’all” are just a few expressions that are bound to get some attention…and possibly need an explanation.
Ronnie B./Yelp
Here in Mississippi, gas stations serve everything from delicious fried chicken to mouthwatering barbecue – something that is (sadly) not the norm all over the country.
Susie Gallaway/Flickr
No matter how much you love your new place, Mississippi will always be home, and there’s no place like it.
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