8 Hills Every Kentuckian Is Willing To Die On
Sarah McCosham
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Life in Kentucky is pretty darn good. That’s because Kentucky people are the best people. We’re warm and welcoming, with a culture that celebrates history, music, and cuisine. But some think Kentuckians are a bit weird, whether it’s because everything shuts down for Derby Day — or a dusting of snow on the ground. There are parts of Kentucky life that we’re immensely proud of, even if it might seem a bit silly to outsiders. These things are hills to die on in Kentucky, and we bet you’ll find yourself shaking your head in agreement as you read along!
1. Let's just get this out of the way first: Kentucky is a proud Southern state
2. This ROYGBIV of drinks? It's POP. Not soda. Not "soda pop." Just POP
3. We are big on food here in the Bluegrass, with several iconic dishes that we're super proud of. Burgoo stew, fried chicken, hot browns... these are inextricable parts of Kentucky culture!
4. Oh, and speaking of cuisine, bourbon is our lifeblood, and we're immensely proud of that
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5. We're *all* about fall, y'all!
6. Driving in the snow is not our forte, and we do our best to avoid it
7. The Kentucky Derby is basically a state-wide holiday, and one we look forward to every year
8. Speaking of the Derby, we absolutely use this event as a way to dress to the nines, donning bowties and fascinator hats with gusto!
Life in Kentucky is pretty nice y’all. We have a lot of pride here in the Bluegrass State, and yes, maybe we’re a bit odd at times, but these are hills every Kentuckian is willing to die on… except not literally, because you certainly won’t catch us driving in a snowstorm.
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If you have been living in Kentucky for any amount of time, we hope you have picked up on a little bit of the unique lingo:
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