Growing up in the Magnolia State is a wonderful experience. It’s also an experience that undoubtedly has a lasting impact on your life. Not so sure? Here are 13 surefire signs that make it obvious you grew up in Mississippi.
- Regardless of your age, the sight of snow is pretty exciting.
Natalie Maynor/Flickr A majority of Mississippians can count on one hand the number of times they’ve seen snow, so any sign of it, even just a flurry, is a big deal.
- You’ll always refer to all soft drinks as “coke.”
Rachel Melton/Flickr Some states have “pop,” others have “soda.” Here in Mississippi, we like to keep it simple (or make it confusing?) by referring to all soft drinks by one name…“coke.”
- You always have a pitcher of tea in the fridge.
Susy Morris/Flickr If you grew up in Mississippi, you grew up drinking tea, and as a result, you always have some on hand.
- To you, Friday nights are synonymous with football.
Jimmy Smith/Flickr You probably started attending high school football games as a kid because you had an older brother or cousin on the team. Once you were in high school, the game was the place to be and the highlight of the weekend.
- When you think about summertime, you think about playing outside until dark.
Lane Fournerat/Flickr Growing up in Mississippi, you probably spent the long days of summer outside, doing things like picking berries, climbing trees, playing in the rain, and catching lightnin’ bugs.
- You probably also think about mosquitoes.
Lorenia/Flickr It’s highly likely that you spent just about every summer of your childhood and teen years covered in mosquito bites.
- Non-Mississippians comment on your accent.
Chip Griffin/Flickr No matter where you go, your distinct accent will be a dead giveaway that you’re from the Magnolia State.
- “Bless your heart, y’all, ma’am, and sir” are part of your everyday vocabulary.
Gregory Morris/Flickr You’ve grown up hearing these terms and expressions, so it’s no surprise that you use them yourself.
- Mud holes still seem enticing to you.
Marty Shuman/Flickr To this day, the sight of a mud hole or even a puddle reminds you of getting a group of friends together and going 4-wheeler riding.
- You have no qualms about swimming in a creek, lake, or any other body of water.
Gulf Restoration Project/Flickr Some people may be hesitant about swimming in water where the bottom isn’t visible, but not us Mississippians. Growing up with summers as brutal as ours, you’ll swim just about anywhere to escape the high temperatures.
- The term “whippin” still kinda scares you a bit.
Wesley Fryer/Flickr As a kid, a whippin’ was usually administered by a belt, paddle, or “switch” which, by the way, you were forced to pick. No matter your age, the term is sure to make you feel like a kid again (and not in a good way).
- You reserve Wednesday nights and Sundays for church.
Natalie Maynor/Flickr If you grew up in a small town in Mississippi, you were at church on Sunday morning…and Sunday night…and Wednesday.
- You’ve come to realize, there really is no place like Mississippi.
J Stephen Conn/Flickr Once you’ve lived in Mississippi, you’re ruined for life because no place will ever compare. Even if you move away, it will summon you back, and when you do return, you’ll definitely agree that it really is “like coming home.”
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Natalie Maynor/Flickr
A majority of Mississippians can count on one hand the number of times they’ve seen snow, so any sign of it, even just a flurry, is a big deal.
Rachel Melton/Flickr
Some states have “pop,” others have “soda.” Here in Mississippi, we like to keep it simple (or make it confusing?) by referring to all soft drinks by one name…“coke.”
Susy Morris/Flickr
If you grew up in Mississippi, you grew up drinking tea, and as a result, you always have some on hand.
Jimmy Smith/Flickr
You probably started attending high school football games as a kid because you had an older brother or cousin on the team. Once you were in high school, the game was the place to be and the highlight of the weekend.
Lane Fournerat/Flickr
Growing up in Mississippi, you probably spent the long days of summer outside, doing things like picking berries, climbing trees, playing in the rain, and catching lightnin’ bugs.
Lorenia/Flickr
It’s highly likely that you spent just about every summer of your childhood and teen years covered in mosquito bites.
Chip Griffin/Flickr
No matter where you go, your distinct accent will be a dead giveaway that you’re from the Magnolia State.
Gregory Morris/Flickr
You’ve grown up hearing these terms and expressions, so it’s no surprise that you use them yourself.
Marty Shuman/Flickr
To this day, the sight of a mud hole or even a puddle reminds you of getting a group of friends together and going 4-wheeler riding.
Gulf Restoration Project/Flickr
Some people may be hesitant about swimming in water where the bottom isn’t visible, but not us Mississippians. Growing up with summers as brutal as ours, you’ll swim just about anywhere to escape the high temperatures.
Wesley Fryer/Flickr
As a kid, a whippin’ was usually administered by a belt, paddle, or “switch” which, by the way, you were forced to pick. No matter your age, the term is sure to make you feel like a kid again (and not in a good way).
If you grew up in a small town in Mississippi, you were at church on Sunday morning…and Sunday night…and Wednesday.
J Stephen Conn/Flickr
Once you’ve lived in Mississippi, you’re ruined for life because no place will ever compare. Even if you move away, it will summon you back, and when you do return, you’ll definitely agree that it really is “like coming home.”
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