Things A True Southerner Should Know * The difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit. * Pretty much how many fish make up a mess. * What general direction cattywumpus is. * That "gimme sugar" does not mean "pass the sugar". * When somebody's "fixin" to do something, it won't be long. * The difference between Yankees and damn Yankees. * How good a cold grape Nehi and peanut butter crackers are at a country store. * Ain't Nobody's biscuits like Grandma's biscuits! * Real gravy don't come from the store. * How to handle their "pot likker". * The difference between "pert' near" and "a right fur piece". * The difference between a redneck, a good ol' boy and white trash. * What happens when you swallow tobacco juice. * Never to assume that the car with the flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn. * You may wear long sleeves, but you should always roll 'em up past the elbows. * You should never loan your tools, pick up or gun to nobody. * Rocking chairs and swings are guaranteed stress relievers. * Rocking chairs and swings with an old person in them are history lessons.
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