We asked Southerners what words they think of when they hear ‘The South’
‘God Bless Texas’
Kami ThomasIndividually, each of us has a different view of where we’ve grown up and the word-associations that come with it. I had this theory, though, that collectively, people from the South have relatively similar ideas of Southern life and what they associate with it.
To test this theory, I asked my fellow Southern gentleman and belles for a list of three words (or a phrase) that comes to mind immediately after they hear the words “The South.” This is what they came up with.
Taylar, 22, Florida
“Walt Disney World”
Stacy, 22, Texas
“Beer, bonfires and Cowboys”
Dylan, 22, Florida
“Bugs, heat and sweet tea”
Alexa, 22, South Carolina
“Boots, heat and swimming”
Malik, 22, Florida
“Stuck in ways”
Meaghan, 24, Louisiana
“Mosquitoes, heat and rebel flags”
Denver, 22, Georgia
“God Bless Texas”
Indeed, Denver. Indeed.
The answers I received varied, but were similar enough to conclude that the South is hot, full of cold beverages, Confederate flags and “fun” outdoor activities. God bless the South.