I am loving being in Georgia!!*
Some of the stuff people say is downright hilarious. Princess PITA and I were just in Target and there were two women in there. I was listening them seriously bitching out another woman and saying ‘Bless her heart’ as if to negate the shade throwing that followed.
Apparently she goes to funerals dressed like a hussy – her trousers were so tight they could see her religion. I was having a desperate time trying not to laugh out loud! She didn’t even take a casserole because she’s mean apparently.. That’s what I’m taking from she squeezes a quarter so tight the eagle screams anyhow! I seriously love Southern creativity. If ever I had a spiritual home I can guarantee it’s South of the Mason-Dixon. The killer though – and the one that gave away the fact I was listening all I could was when one said to the other ‘Y’all know she cain’t help it. She has EPPP-IL- LEPPPSAAA (epilepsy?) …she couldn’t catch a cow while it was being milked’
I nearly fell out of my flip flops I burst out laughing so hard! Their heads snapped back so fast they were like turkeys getting their necks broke for Thanksgiving (this shit is catching – Bless my heart)
I had to say I just loved their expressions so the conversation started about my English accent. Thank God I still have one.
I was pardoned for living among the Godless in NY because me and mine hadn’t taken part in The War Of Northern Aggression and the fact I love the South and that I want to move away from the North.
I wisely didn’t say I wouldn’t be moving to Georgia! Thumper was praised as a true Southerner too so I’m pretty sure my heart wasn’t being blessed as soon as my back was turned!
I’m leaving the land of peaches tomorrow for the Tar Heel State and then reluctantly to NY probably on Monday. Have a lovely day y’all! Be sure to come back soon, don’t let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya and Bless your hearts!!
Oh how I laughed when I read this and reminisced over similar conversations I’ve had since I live right across the GA/SC star line. Nothin like being in the south.
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That should have said state line lol bless it
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It’s just hilarious! I love the accents here too 😊
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We lived in N.C. for years, and it took me a long time to realize Bless Your Heart was really F.U. dipped in molasses. Those southern women can rip you a new one without you even realizing you’ve been dissed. It’s wonderful!
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I know!! I love it, it’s really funny 😊
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Yeah. Born & raised in NC… “Bless your heart” is loosely translated to “you’re an idiot but Jesus still loves you”. The Bible Belt runs right thru the middle of the state. “Bless HER heart” translates as “stupid bitch”. LOL!
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I love it! Language is meant to be fun and in the South, they know the power of a killer invective and serve it up with pie!
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Reminds me of comedian Katheen Madigan saying if there’s a satan, it wouldn’t be a southern woman…no one would take it seriously. ” Ima burn your butt up here in a minute but first I’m gonna bake you a pie.”
Lol
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But pie!! Pie is heaven. I had my first chess pie and finally learned how to portion pies. With a spoon. Serves one!
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Omgosh! Chess pie is devine!!!! I only discovered it in the last few years and boy am I a fan! I concur with your potioning technique!
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I know things!
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Hahaha! You do!
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Hilarious! This reminds me of “Steel Magnolias” – “Looks like two pigs mating under that tight dress of hers.”
Enjoy the rest of your trip… 😀 😁 😂 🤣
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That is one of my favourite films! I think that was the start of my love affair with the South!
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Yeah, that’s one of those movies you can watch over & over again. In fact, I think I will! LOL! 🙂
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It’s such a feel good movie! If I was home I’d be watching too!
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Hilarious! As always lovely! 😀
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Thank you 😊
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Haha that is so funny!! “Eavesdropping in Georgia” have been added to my bucket list! 😂
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It’s fab fun! I’m going to North Carolina tomorrow and I’m going to take myself to Harris Teeter to
snoop. How can you not hear good things in a store called Harris Teeter?!
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Be sure and get a buuggyy. I asked for a cart and felt every southern head swivel my way in disdain.
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I still call it a trolley like in England so I totally confuse the plot!
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They’ll think that’s charming. Cart stamped Damned Yankee on my forehead like Hester Prynne’s A.
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😂😂😂
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If you really want a taste of Southern grocery shopping you have to go to the Piggly Wiggly, preferably on Henderson Drive. Ooh wee! Pickled pigs feet, chitlins, tripe and deep fried pork rinds. They have a special section marked imminent angioplasty on aisle 5…. you can’t miss it.
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I’ll give it your regards!!
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Commonly referred to as “Hairy Teeters”. You should hear the Harris Teeter double plastic bag joke.
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Yuk!! That gives horrible mental pictures 😂
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Yes it does…
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It always shocks me how people talk about the weirdest things in public places.
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Lookee here Mizz BudderBritches. Y’all should be glad y’hear? What the Sam Hill would I Blog about otherwise?
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Ha, awesome. As a Damn Yankee (a yankee that moves and lives in the south apparently) I enjoy the banter between my friends and I concerning their accents. I’ve had people tell me “god bless you” on many occasions and I completely understand the context. I always laugh at such passive aggressive slanders. Anyway, have a safe trip Britchy.
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Have they forgiven YOU personally yet for The War Of Northern Aggression?? No? I knew I was the favorite – Bless your heart!!
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Hahahahahahaha, say it again girl!
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They do say the Deep South had closer ties with the UK. In fact, during the Americal Civil War, Prime Minister Lord Palmerston wanted to send the navy to break the North’s blockade of the south but Queen Victoria prevented him, or so I’d heard.
Someone I went to school with lives in Georgia, in Athens. If you should pass Little ole Tara, you give it my best regards.
🙂
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I absolutely will 😊
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This is hilarious!!😂
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I should be employed by the Georgia tourist board – seriously!
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Awwww I wish I had a southern accent and way of speaking! Because I work with kids I say “goodness!” Or “goodness gracious!” A lot but that’s about it. I do say ya’ll, though. I worked with a girl from Texas and she said it all the time and I picked it up
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I love the accent and the idioms and just life in general. It’s a lot of fun!
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It sounds like you’ve been having a great time!
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Yes I have!!
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Man I miss the south!!!! Yes, I’m a Fl native and YES Fl IS the south and it’s not up for debate or discussion lol. This post made me homesick. The Midwest don’t know about “bless your heart” (or at least I haven’t heard it in the 5yrs I’ve been here).
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I just love the South. It’s where I belong, it feels like home
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You really whet my appetite for a trip through Dixie! 😂😂
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Thank goodness I live in NH…
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You’re safe! I’m miles away lol (today…)
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🙂 I always loved your naughty sense of humour in your writing. I enjoyed the part that said, “Her trousers were so tight they could see her religion.”
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Yes that made me giggle too!
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I love eavesdropping lol
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I was borne in the south, spent 2 years each in California, New Jersey and Germany and traveled to Bejing China and points beyond for days and weeks at a time, as well as many spots south of the equater. Only Boliva kicked my Southern ass, because of the S. American Indian accents that were present. As Southern borne, I bear the responsibility to butcher any language I can learn. So far, French, Italien, German, with some Portugese, with a tiny bit of English thrown in. (There have been times, I have mixed all into the same sentence, wherein the listener turned their head just like a Puppy.)
However, I do not believe that I am responsible for anything that happened before my conception, and will not apologize for my old Southern ass, nor my heritage, nor my poor grammar. I will still open the door for a lady, even in New York city, and I will still attempt to defend someone that cannot defend themselves. I have met several people that sterotyped me as uneducated because of my accent or place of birth, and I can honestly say, I have and will show them that part of my body that the Sun does not normally shine on. For all Youse Guys, “I am as Fine as Frog Hair!” And, needless to say, that is mighty, mighty fine.
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Lawd, I just had a flashback to my near-decade in Texas. I worked for a guy in Austin that owned a ranch outside of Abilene. He was bilingual having lived for a while in Mexico. You should have heard him speak fluent Mexican Spanish (not Castilian) with a Texan accent!
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And, pants so tight, do not relate to a religion more than camel parts… Just saying
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It sounds like you think I was criticizing and I wasn’t. I’m English by birth, American by choice and I have a stranger vocabulary than most! I was enjoying the expressions they were using and thoroughly amused. Language is far more fun when we own it!
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Oh no, dear lady, I am not criticizing you at all. She just sounded like had pants were tight enough for camel toe. I have zero reason to criticize you. You are my favorite blogger, I bet others would support that.
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Thank you! That made my day 😊
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Brilliant – this had me in stitches!
“her trousers were so tight they could see her religion.”
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How can you not want to hear more language like that?!
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I know, well y’all just going to have to keep writing 🙂
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Love this! I have family in the South and it brought back memories of summer vacations spent with them. Now I really can’t wait for my weekly call with my Southern grandmother this evening! And I’m with you… My heart and soul longs for the South even though I live up here in the “Great White North” of Canada.
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It’s just a slower more fun way of life! I’m in NC now and I practically want to do like the last Pope did and get down and kiss the ground!!
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What’s interesting about ” Bless your heart.” Is that it isn’t always hateful. Sometimes it is kind. Sometimes it is confused. Sometimes it is just said because there’s nothing else to say. The trick is learning to tell the difference.
I was raised by Southerners in the DC metro area, so it’s down deep in me, but I see the world with a wider lens.
The absolute best part of being a Southern girl/woman? Slapping your monogram on everything you own!
Great post! And honey, we all need Jesus now and then, 😉
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You do not need eavesdropping to be funny, Britchy. But please keep doing it anyway. Hilarious post.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊
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You’re hilarious!
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Loved reading this! It is so interesting to hear different accents and language used. The same in the UK, the accents can vary so hugely if you travel just an hour or so away. It fascinates me. 🙂
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Yes accents change far more dramatically in the UK! I love language, words, accents, colloquial expressions.. I love what people do with speech and when it’s as colorful, descriptive and memorable as this it deserves a wider audience than just me!
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We have some UK imports where I live, now. Scottish is easy to peg. Irish, too. Brits? OY. Manchester sounds nothing like London.
I just found out what a “dirty nappie” is three days ago. LOL!
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Hopefully not by having one planted on your windscreen!
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No, thank goodness. I have a good friend that lives in Manchester. He used that term in an email and I was like “Do what?”
He says “Two countries separated by a common language.” LOL!
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You ain’t kidding! I need to start every conversation with ‘I apologise’ because I can guarantee I’ll be misunderstood!!
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Half my family is from Georgia (I’ve spent a LOT of time there) and I can hear everything in their accent, lol. This is accurate to Georgia 😂😂😂😂😂
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I don’t know how you could have left the South!
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“Her trousers were so tight they could see her religion” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 OMG, I’m dying!!!!
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Isn’t that the best diss EVER?! 😂
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The best!!!! OMG, I can’t stop laughing. I can’t wait to use this one….😂😂😂😂
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Oh gosh me too!! Where are all the floozies when you need um?!
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I want that coffee mug!
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That mug is an instant pick me up – even without coffee in it!!
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Come on down! We’ll take ya!
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Oh I intend to, I come alive when I cross the Mason – Dixon which, incidentally is 333 miles from my house!
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So, you like threes, (3’s)? My favorite scientist, Tesla was hung up on 3’s.
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He was a fascinating character, a lot of fun to read about but I never knew that!
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was wondering how you spoke Georgian – then I got it! ჩემი შეცდომა.
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It’s very confusing when place names are the same – and there are LOADS here!
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Yes I know – but that is quite a big one. Anyway, it is a terrible language to learn. But OK wines.
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I grew up in a town in Georgia like that. I actually took my daughter to McDonald’s one day, and I told her when she goes through the drive through line, they will say welcome to MAC Donald’s….lol She was like 4 at the time and cracked up laughing.
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