Kentucky people are the best people. We’re warm and welcoming, with a culture that celebrates history, music, and cuisine. But there are some who think Kentuckians are a bit weird, whether it’s because everything shuts down for Derby Day — or a sparkling of snow on the ground. There are parts of Kentucky culture that we’re immensely proud of, even if they might seem a bit silly to outsiders. These things are hills every Kentuckian is willing to die on, and we bet you’ll find yourself shaking your head in agreement as you read along!
Let’s just get this out of the way first: Kentucky is a proud Southern state.
Holly/Flickr Kentucky identifies as a decidedly Southern, and while places like Alabama and Mississippi may disagree, we’re all about “y’all” and sweet tea here in the Bluegrass.
This ROYGBIV of drinks? It’s POP. Not soda. Not “soda pop.” Just POP.
Scott McLeod/Flickr
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!
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn/Facebook
Oh, and speaking of cuisine, bourbon is basically our lifeblood, and we’re immensely proud of that.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Information/Facebook
We’re all about fall, y’all!
katie wheeler/Flickr It doesn’t matter if the thermostat reads 85 degrees, we WILL be wearing our flannel and cowboy boots and carrying a PLS in hand.
Driving in the snow is not our forte, and we do our best to avoid it.
Chris Dodson/Flickr You have to know your limits, friends!
The Kentucky Derby is basically a state-wide holiday, and one we look forward to every year.
Kentucky Derby Museum/Facebook
Speaking of the Derby, we absolutely use this event as a way to dress to the nines, donning bowties and fascinator hats with gusto!
Kentucky Derby Museum/Facebook
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.
Holly/Flickr
Kentucky identifies as a decidedly Southern, and while places like Alabama and Mississippi may disagree, we’re all about “y’all” and sweet tea here in the Bluegrass.
Scott McLeod/Flickr
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn/Facebook
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Information/Facebook
katie wheeler/Flickr
It doesn’t matter if the thermostat reads 85 degrees, we WILL be wearing our flannel and cowboy boots and carrying a PLS in hand.
Chris Dodson/Flickr
You have to know your limits, friends!
Kentucky Derby Museum/Facebook
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