If you’re from Arkansas, chances are, you’ve died on one of the hills mentioned below. Of course, there are certain things that we’ll always defend about our great state. Whether it’s our beloved Razorbacks, our swimming holes, or our delicious food, we will stand behind them no matter what. And since those arguments are legit, let’s explore these 8 treasured hills to die on in Arkansas.
- It’s Ar(KANSAW) not Ar(KANSAS), get it right.
Bob Guillory/Google And when you refer to us, we’ll accept Arkansan (KANSAN) or Arkansawyer, but stay away from Arkansian because we don’t know who came up with that foolishness. As long as you don’t pronounce Arkansas as ArKANSAS (Kansas), we’ll let you in.
- Yes, chocolate gravy is a thing, accept it!
Edsel Little, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Nobody really knows the origin of chocolate gravy, but hats off to whoever decided to create this sweet breakfast staple. If you’re not from around these parts, it’s likely that this might be foreign to you. But do know that eating chocolate gravy feels like you’re getting a hug from grandma.
- We will swim in almost any swimming hole that we find.
Clinton Steeds/Flickr Of course, y’all know that we have no “beaches” here in Arkansas, but that doesn’t stop us from swimming and cooling off during the warmer months. If the water is clear and deep enough to float, paddle, or swim in, no doubt, we will get in it.
- Hunting is a way of life, and we celebrate deer season in Arkansas.
Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center/Facebook Yes, we love to hunt here in the Natural State, and when it comes to deer season, it’s like a rite of passage for some of us. Many people will religiously plan their vacation around the season. In many ways, that camo and rifle are king!
- By far, Arkansas has the best fried catfish in the South!
Jimmy Smith/Flickr We can all agree that we love fried catfish, but we will argue over what restaurant has the best around. Some people will swear by their local mom and pop restaurant, while others might argue for a fried catfish buffet in their town. Regardless of where in Arkansas you get the catfish, chances are, you’ve eaten the best fried catfish, and that’s all that matters.
- Hands down, we have the most unique festivals on this side of the Mississippi.
PurpleHull Pea Festival & World Championship Rotary Tiller Race/Facebook We took a souped-up garden tiller and made a high-adrenaline race out of it. And THEN, we made the event famous worldwide. Who else is doing that?
- We got our own way of speaking, and Y’ALL are gonna have to get over it.
Tim Mossholder/Unsplash Seriously, who has time to waste on saying “You All” or “You Guys?” Let’s face it, using “y’all” just makes more sense, and that’s why we will always stick with it. Y’all know what I mean…enough said!
- The Razorbacks - for LIFE!!!
Barry Belford/Google WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! PIG!!! SOOIE!! RAZORBACKS!!!
Well, folks, by no means did we cover everything in this article. But do tell us in the comments if y’all agree with these 8 hills to die on in Arkansas. Or, share the one thing that you’ll always defend about the Natural State.
Bob Guillory/Google
And when you refer to us, we’ll accept Arkansan (KANSAN) or Arkansawyer, but stay away from Arkansian because we don’t know who came up with that foolishness. As long as you don’t pronounce Arkansas as ArKANSAS (Kansas), we’ll let you in.
Edsel Little, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Nobody really knows the origin of chocolate gravy, but hats off to whoever decided to create this sweet breakfast staple. If you’re not from around these parts, it’s likely that this might be foreign to you. But do know that eating chocolate gravy feels like you’re getting a hug from grandma.
Clinton Steeds/Flickr
Of course, y’all know that we have no “beaches” here in Arkansas, but that doesn’t stop us from swimming and cooling off during the warmer months. If the water is clear and deep enough to float, paddle, or swim in, no doubt, we will get in it.
Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center/Facebook
Yes, we love to hunt here in the Natural State, and when it comes to deer season, it’s like a rite of passage for some of us. Many people will religiously plan their vacation around the season. In many ways, that camo and rifle are king!
Jimmy Smith/Flickr
We can all agree that we love fried catfish, but we will argue over what restaurant has the best around. Some people will swear by their local mom and pop restaurant, while others might argue for a fried catfish buffet in their town. Regardless of where in Arkansas you get the catfish, chances are, you’ve eaten the best fried catfish, and that’s all that matters.
PurpleHull Pea Festival & World Championship Rotary Tiller Race/Facebook
We took a souped-up garden tiller and made a high-adrenaline race out of it. And THEN, we made the event famous worldwide. Who else is doing that?
Tim Mossholder/Unsplash
Seriously, who has time to waste on saying “You All” or “You Guys?” Let’s face it, using “y’all” just makes more sense, and that’s why we will always stick with it. Y’all know what I mean…enough said!
Barry Belford/Google
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! PIG!!! SOOIE!! RAZORBACKS!!!
And here’s a previous article about why we love calling Arkansas home.
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