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9 Things Northerners Don't Understand About Southerners

It's like a whole new world down here.

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9 Things Northerners Don't Understand About Southerners
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1. Jack Rogers

So basically every southern girl ever has a pair of these things. I'm even talking about the knock-offs. They're hard-soled, fancy sandals that make your feet bleed and are way too expensive. Don't get me wrong, they look cute, but I would rather rock my Jesus sandals than kill my feet in a $100 pair of shoes.

2. Chacos

Again with the shoes trends. I honestly just want a pair because everyone else has a pair. My roommate is OBSESSED and always tells me I need some, but I'm not about to drop $100 on them. I'll go get me some Teva's instead.

3. Lily

This isn't hate, but WHY??? Don't get me wrong, their stuff is cute on phone cases, planners, and cups, but what is the attraction toward giant flamingos being all over your body? And this stuff isn't cheap. You want the dress with the jellyfish all over it that you might wear twice? You might as well sell your car and cut off your right leg to pay for it then.

4. Monograms

THEY ARE EVERYWHERE. Monogram stickers, backpacks, pullovers, license plates, etc. Monograms actually kind of annoy me because, for women, the middle initial of the monogram is your last name. I mean, I understand why, but it's just annoying.

5. Grits

Grits were never an option for me as a child. They are made of corn, but they honestly look like cement. The people down here eat them like they'll never eat again. People top this stuff with cheese, butter, anything really. I'm not judging because I've never had them, but I just think its funny how much of a staple food it is down in the south.

6. Hair Bows

You may not think anything of this one, but let me tell you, I was so thrown off the first time my roommate asked me for one. This isn't referring to an actual bow. No, this is what they call hair ties or hair elastics.

7. Soda

This is for all my Mid-Westerners out there. I think we can all agree that the word "pop" is a way better term for the fizzy beverage. Like, what even is a "soda"?

8. Buggy

This, this really confused me. The first time I heard it, I was in Food Lion with my roommate and she casually asked me to grab a buggy. Huh? What the hell is that? The only "buggy" I know of is used by the Amish and is pulled by a horse. After I stood there looking at her in confusion, she turned around and proceeded to grab a shopping cart. A SHOPPING CART.

9. Snow

Last year was my first winter in the south. In college, you don't really expect to get any days off due to poor weather conditions, but again, I was wrong. Before one snowflake fell from the sky, school was cancelled on a chance of snow. People were running to Food Lion to stalk up on toilet paper, bread, milk, and eggs! My friend from Minnesota and I actually laughed out loud. I'm not complaining though.

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