 What Every Suth'ner Knows The average Suth'ner knows the difference between a "hissie fit" and a "conniption fit." The average Suth'ner knows pretty much how many fish make up a mess The average Suth'ner knows what general direction "cattywumpus" is. The average Suth'ner knows that "Gimme Sugar" doesn't mean pass the sugar. The average Suth'ner knows when somebody's "fixin" to do something it won't be long. The average Suth'ner knows how good a cold grape Nehi and cheese and crackers are at a country store. The average Suth'ner knows what, "Well, I Suwannee!" means. The average Suth'ner knows a good dog is worth its weight in gold. The average Suth'ner knows real gravy doesn't come from a store. The average Suth'ner knows when "by and by" is. The average Suth'ner knows how to handle their "pot licker." The average Suth'ner knows the difference between "pert'near" and "a right far piece." The average Suth'ner knows the differences between a redneck, a good ol boy, and trailer trash. The average Suth'ner knows never to go snipe hunting twice. The average Suth'ner at one point learned what happens when you swallof tobaccy juice. The average Suth'ner knows never to assume that the other car with the flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn. The average Suth'ner knows you may wear long sleeves, but you should always roll 'em up past the elbows. The average Suth'ner knows you should never loan your tools, pickup, or gun to nobody. The average Suth'ner knows rocking chairs and swings are guaranteed stress relievers. The average Suth'ner knows what "be thar d'rectly" means. The average Suth'ner knows what a pig is in when he's in a poke. The average Suth'ner knows rocking chairs and swings with an old person in them are history lessons. JAC - 2002 |