How Southern Am I?

Take this quiz to find out!

Bless your heart! You think you’re a Southerner or an expert on the South. Well, we’ll see about that.

Answer these questions to see how much you truly know about the South. Maybe you’re as pretty as a peach, or perhaps you’re not. Either way, don’t get tore up about it! After all, this quiz is just for fun.

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Questions Overview

1. What are you dabbing some hot sauce on?
  1. Mac and cheese
  2. Fried chicken
  3. Scrambled eggs
2. Pick a summer past time:
  1. Eating a crawfish boil.
  2. Floating on a tub on the river.
  3. Going to the beach.
3. What do you call this beverage?
  1. Coke
  2. Soda
  3. Pop
4. What are you more likely to say when you meet up with friends?
  1. “Hey, y’all!”
  2. “Hi, guys!”
  3. “Hello! What’s up?”
5. What are you likely doing on a Saturday?
  1. Watching college football, duh!
  2. Going to a farmer’s market or craft fair.
  3. Hanging with friends or family.
6. When we say “fried,” you say:
  1. Heck yeah! I’ll toss anything in the deep fryer.
  2. I’ll give it a try, but only if it’s not too weird.
  3. Ew. No, thank you.
7. Only one food combination can exist. What are you picking?
  1. Chicken and waffles
  2. Biscuits and gravy
  3. Pineapple and pizza
8. How do you feel when someone tells you, “Bless your heart”?
  1. Shocked. They have some nerve to say that to me!
  2. A little annoyed. I don’t like that phrase. It’s condescending.
  3. Good! That’s so sweet of them to say.
9. If you could only listen to one music genre for the rest of your life, what would it be?
  1. Country
  2. Pop
  3. Rock
10. What are your thoughts on grits?
  1. I love them! They’re delicious!
  2. I’ll eat them, but only with loads of butter or cheese.
  3. Huh? What are grits?
11. Pick a fast food joint:
  1. Cook Out
  2. Chick-fil-A
  3. In-N-Out
12. What do you call the shopping accessory you use to wheel around your groceries?
  1. Buggy
  2. Shopping cart
  3. Trolley

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What Makes You a True Southerner?

If you were born or raised in the American South, chances are you’re a Southerner! In the United States, the South consists of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Southerners value their community, culture, and traditions. And while there are many stereotypes surrounding the South, there are many traits that set Southerners apart, such as confidence, courtesy and politeness, hospitality, and charm.

So, what makes a true Southerner? Well, that depends on who you ask. Being a Southerner can mean different things depending on what part of the South you’re from. Even so, there are some commonalities. Here are some things most Southerners can relate to or agree on:

  • Tea is always sweet.
  • Saturdays are for college football.
  • Fried food is good food.
  • “Bless your heart” is not a compliment.
  • The weather is very unpredictable.
  • Every Southern state has its own version of BBQ.
  • Chicken and waffles are for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Hot sauce goes on everything.

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