Posted in Mississippi December 21, 2015 by

15 Surefire Signs That You Definitely Belong In Mississippi, Part 2

If you know what nabs are, or your wine of choice is the house wine of the south, then Mississippi is definitely the place for you. Still not sure? Check out the list below for surefire signs that you belong in the Magnolia State.

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1. You don’t mind the fact that a white Christmas will most likely never be in your future. Or the fact that brutal summers will be.
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2. You can’t imagine not having access to boiled peanuts, fresh seafood, or locally grown fruit and vegetables.
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3. Battling ferocious mosquitoes doesn’t frighten you.
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4. You believe that eating watermelon and catching lightnin’ bugs should be a part of everyone’s childhood.
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5. You can’t get enough of the great outdoors.
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6. And that includes hunting and fishing.
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7. You like to be able to immerse yourself in history, literature, or the arts without ever leaving the state.
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8. Going to church every Sunday, and even most Wednesdays, is the norm.
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9. You call all soda “Coke.”
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10. You believe that catfish only comes fried and tea only comes sweet.
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11. You know that putting peanuts in Coke or mayonnaise with… anything, is delicious.
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12. There isn’t any length you won’t go to for your favorite team.
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13. You know what “nabs” are.
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14. Reserving gravy for dinner seems completely ridiculous to you.
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15. Lastly, even if you leave, you still call Mississippi home because you know that nowhere else compares.
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Life in Mississippi is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Do you agree with everything listed above? What are some other signs you belong in Mississippi? Tell us in the comments section below!