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8 Normal Things That Become Abnormalities When A Southerner Leaves The South

Confusion because no one lives, rides, or dies for their college football team.

Melina Dautovic
May 15, 2018
University of Georgia
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8 Normal Things That Become Abnormalities When A Southerner Leaves The South
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As someone that has been bred a Southerner, I've experienced some things when I've gone north of Kentucky and, let me tell you, the North is just a weird place.

Why would anyone want to leave the South, anyways???

1. There aren't CFAs on every corner

This makes me sad because it's inevitable that you'll be somewhere without the greatest thing the state of Georgia has produced since UGA football. Speaking of college football...

2. Confusion because no one lives, rides, or dies for their college football team

It's a known fact that no one Saturdays better than SEC schools, but actually experiencing a non-SEC Saturday really makes you thankful you live down South.

3. More confusion because these people wear casual clothes to the football games

You mean you don't wake up at 9 a.m. to put on your cutest outfits and a full face of makeup?????????? Weirdos.

4. The word "y'all" is apparently a foreign concept

It's a word, people!!!!!!!

5. The face you get when your waiter tries to pass off iced tea with sugar as sweet tea

DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THIS ONE. THERE'S A DIFFERENCE.

6. Southern hospitality is a real thing

"Yes, ma'am", "no, ma'am", holding the door open for the person behind you will get you some funny glances!!

7. They don't know what "Bless your heart" actually means

Bless their hearts.

8. 60 degree weather is apparently HOT??

Where's my jacket?

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