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14 Things Only Natives of South Carolina Will Understand

"Smiling faces, beautiful places."

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14 Things Only Natives of South Carolina Will Understand
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As we all love our beautiful Palmetto state, however, we do realize that as a whole we have many quirks that other people probably wouldn't understand.

1. South Kakalaki

is a very common way the locals refer to our state.

2. "I'll Meet You at the Yellow Mall, The One Near the Big Peach Butt."

Natives know exactly what and where I am talking about in this sentence. Gaffney, SC prides itself on the big peach water tower, which just happens to be near the Tanger outlets.

3. "We are going to the beach."

Although there are tons of beaches in the world, we ALL know you are going to Myrtle Beach & more than likely you will be staying at Ocean Lakes campground.

4. "Lake Life."

Because who doesn't love spending nearly every Saturday during the summer on lake Greenwood (or Hartwell, or Keowee, or Bowen) drinking, fishing and tanning.

5. "Are you watching the game?"

everyone knows to which game you are referring to, and yes we will be watching. #CLEMvsUSC

6. "Chaaleston"

Because, in all of my life, I have never heard anyone pronounce the town's name as CHARLESton.

7. Any temperature under 60 degrees is freezing.

8. And speaking of cold temperatures ... when the weatherman predicts snow:

You better be the first one at Bi-Lo because if not there will be no bread or milk left.

9. Woodruff road and I-85 makes you cuss.

10. You can travel from the mountains to the beach in about 4 hours.

11. As far as shoes go...

It's barefoot or flip flops.

12. We have been in 2 states at the same time multiple times thanks to Carowinds.

13. "Is that your real accent?"

Yes sugar, it is my real accent, and bless your heart for thinking otherwise.

14. We show our palmetto pride everywhere and in any way we can.

Whether it is car decals, t-shirts, or jewelry -- everywhere you look you will see our state symbol.

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