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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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 Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:03 am
RandomPrincess~^_^~ XD Oh don't get me started on barbecue! My county is nationally known for barbecue in Eastern NC. ( Lexington being the capital of Western Carolina barbecue) We're known for the vinegar based sauce and cooking the whole hog! Haha. I'm actually from Tennessee and my brother's girlfriend is from North Carolina. I went over to her place and tried some of their BBQ and almost spat it right out. In TN we like our BBQ sweet. I'd never had the vinegar based until then and it took quite a bit of getting used to. The rest of my family was also looking around like "It's a trap. That's what this is right here. A North Carolina trap. <_<"
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:13 am
Armelle of the Forest Haha. I'm actually from Tennessee and my brother's girlfriend is from North Carolina. I went over to her place and tried some of their BBQ and almost spat it right out. In TN we like our BBQ sweet. I'd never had the vinegar based until then and it took quite a bit of getting used to. The rest of my family was also looking around like "It's a trap. That's what this is right here. A North Carolina trap. <_<" lol XD Actually I don't believe it to be a "trap" I prefer my food to taste sweet than bitter, sour, or spicy but our BBQ is an exception in my book. But if you're not used to vinegar than I can see how you might not like it. It took me a few trys when I was little. When my oldest sister lived in Huntersville (West NC) they apparently cook BBQ like they do in Western States. So when she came to visit she would buy quarts of the stuff and carry it home with her. I do hear tales from people that are from the north coming here just to try our BBQ. It's spicy but addicting.
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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:27 am
RandomPrincess~^_^~ Armelle of the Forest Haha. I'm actually from Tennessee and my brother's girlfriend is from North Carolina. I went over to her place and tried some of their BBQ and almost spat it right out. In TN we like our BBQ sweet. I'd never had the vinegar based until then and it took quite a bit of getting used to. The rest of my family was also looking around like "It's a trap. That's what this is right here. A North Carolina trap. <_<" lol XD Actually I don't believe it to be a "trap" I prefer my food to taste sweet than bitter, sour, or spicy but our BBQ is an exception in my book. But if you're not used to vinegar than I can see how you might not like it. It took me a few trys when I was little. When my oldest sister lived in Huntersville (West NC) they apparently cook BBQ like they do in Western States. So when she came to visit she would buy quarts of the stuff and carry it home with her. I do hear tales from people that are from the north coming here just to try our BBQ. It's spicy but addicting. Well, I don't think our reaction would have been so great if they had warned us it was vinegar based. It was kind of like that moment when you think you're going to have a sip of sprite, but the waiter accidentally filled your glass with water, so you're like "AH. WHAT IS THIS?! .__." even though water doesn't taste bad.
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:51 am
Armelle of the Forest Well, I don't think our reaction would have been so great if they had warned us it was vinegar based. It was kind of like that moment when you think you're going to have a sip of sprite, but the waiter accidentally filled your glass with water, so you're like "AH. WHAT IS THIS?! .__." even though water doesn't taste bad. It's the fact your mind and taste buds weren't prepared for it. That happens to me when I try to drink the V8 fruit mixed with vegetables. My taste bud expect a sweet taste of juice but end up tasting tomato instead. So I make a 'yuck' expression the on first sip.
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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:10 am
RandomPrincess~^_^~ Armelle of the Forest Well, I don't think our reaction would have been so great if they had warned us it was vinegar based. It was kind of like that moment when you think you're going to have a sip of sprite, but the waiter accidentally filled your glass with water, so you're like "AH. WHAT IS THIS?! .__." even though water doesn't taste bad. It's the fact your mind and taste buds weren't prepared for it. That happens to me when I try to drink the V8 fruit mixed with vegetables. My taste bud expect a sweet taste of juice but end up tasting tomato instead. So I make a 'yuck' expression the on first sip. That would explain it. I just know that happens to me a lot and I'm always filled with bitter disappointment. Hm... as for odd cultural things in Tennessee... I guess one thing a lot of people have mentioned to me about coming here is how we always hold or keep open doors for each other as we pass through. I thought that was a common southern thing, but I was told by some friends from Virginia and Kentucky that they were really surprised by it. I got one story where my friend said he'd let a door shut and the woman behind him looked at him like he'd kicked her puppy. I was surprised to find myself being upset at him for ignoring what I thought were very obvious manners and common courtesy. Especially toward a lady who was older than him.
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:20 am
Armelle of the Forest [ That would explain it. I just know that happens to me a lot and I'm always filled with bitter disappointment. Hm... as for odd cultural things in Tennessee... I guess one thing a lot of people have mentioned to me about coming here is how we always hold or keep open doors for each other as we pass through. I thought that was a common southern thing, but I was told by some friends from Virginia and Kentucky that they were really surprised by it. I got one story where my friend said he'd let a door shut and the woman behind him looked at him like he'd kicked her puppy. I was surprised to find myself being upset at him for ignoring what I thought were very obvious manners and common courtesy. Especially toward a lady who was older than him. But that is a common southern thing! surprised Well at least here in NC. >.>; Mom would jokingly tell the guy or whoever opens the door for her "Well thank 'ya, I try to teach my husband to do that." Whenever I open the door for people 1/3 of the time the guy will be like "No, it's ladys first." Apparently good manners is starting to lessen to. I was taught to say 'Yes ma'am, no ma'am. Yes sir and no sir.' So it's a habit now. Then one day I told the guy who opened the door for me"Thank you, sir." he turned around to his wife and was like "I got called 'sir'" like it was a bad thing.
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:42 pm
Hmmm.... I'm bored and people in here are atlking about where they're from..... I now feel compelled to attack this thread with a large pointless post about where I'm from... blaugh I'M FROM OHIO!!!!!! blaugh I'M FROM OHIO!!!!!! blaugh
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:48 pm
Hetalia Fangirly Hmmm.... I'm bored and people in here are atlking about where they're from..... I now feel compelled to attack this thread with a large pointless post about where I'm from... blaugh I'M FROM OHIO!!!!!! blaugh I'M FROM OHIO!!!!!! blaugh Nooooo! A yankee! gonk *forms the southern-clique-bubble of protection* emotion_donotwant
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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:54 pm
Armelle of the Forest Hetalia Fangirly Hmmm.... I'm bored and people in here are atlking about where they're from..... I now feel compelled to attack this thread with a large pointless post about where I'm from... blaugh I'M FROM OHIO!!!!!! blaugh I'M FROM OHIO!!!!!! blaugh Nooooo! A yankee! gonk *forms the southern-clique-bubble of protection* emotion_donotwant NOOOOO!!! *begins clawing through southern-bubble thingy* Ohioans are amazing!!! Except its too cold here... *shivers*
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:32 pm
The woman's from New Jersey trying to make Southern Style food, and she has absolutely no taste when it comes to cooking and she refuses to use seasoning, sugar, and likes to change up the recipes she finds in magazines. I feel that's as much of an explanation I need to make. I swear, Arthur probably cooks better than her....
I love me some grits, but that's only because I'm a fried catfish and grits kinda gal. And I'll eat grits for breakfast, but I prefer waiting until the cool weather. Cold weather is grits for breakfast and chili for dinner~!
Oh man. I live in Georgia, and I bet I'd be shunned if people heard that my favorite barbecue is that good North Carolina sauce. It's just sooo good~! Xd However, I like Georgia barbecue as well. We tend to have a ketchup base to ours, but it can be pretty sweet or very spicy depending on who makes the sause, how much is is put on, and if it's added before or after cooking. I agree with not drinking water with foreign barbecue though. If you're trying a new style of barbecue, then you need something with acidity to help get the taste out. XD
Isn't Tennessee known for their dry rub? I want to go there and try that some time. I mean, I've been to Tennessee plenty enough times, but I don't think I've tried their food since I was young and picky.... Still am picky, but that's not the point. XD
The door thing is something I do too. That's just our "Southern Hospitality" thing. Heck, if I'm not jumping up to go open the door for a couple coming into a restaurant, I'm smiling and saying hello to them. People tend to mistake me for a host, server, or manager we go out to eat.. sweatdrop But, yes, I get the, "No no. You first young lady," whenever I don't get a surprised but pleased, "Why, thank you so much, ma'am." Us southerners are just nice I suppose. And my mama woulda knocked me silly had I not said "Yes ma'am, no sir" when people addressed me. I still do. Heck, I talk to my boyfriend's father like that. I even address him as Mr. Strope instead of his first name. XD (Maybe this is why the kids in New York drove me freaking insane when I was in school. All they do is complain about how much Georgia sucks and then treat you like trash while expecting you to serve them. Dang yankees...)
emotion_jawdrop OH GOD!!!! It snows in Ohio!!! *runs around panicing* QUICK!!! Buy all the bread, milk, and batteries you can carry!!!!!
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animekittyninja-aka kiki Crew
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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:45 pm
animekittyninja-aka kiki Isn't Tennessee known for their dry rub? I want to go there and try that some time. I mean, I've been to Tennessee plenty enough times, but I don't think I've tried their food since I was young and picky.... Still am picky, but that's not the point. XD To be completely honest, until that North Carolina incident, I didn't even know there were different kinds of BBQ aside from what we have in Tennessee. It was a rude awakening and I'm still not sure I understand all the variations. Whatever version we have here is the version I like, but I'll eat others, too. animekittyninja-aka kiki emotion_jawdrop OH GOD!!!! It snows in Ohio!!! *runs around panicing* QUICK!!! Buy all the bread, milk, and batteries you can carry!!!!! Quick! Get in the bubble. GET IN THE BUBBLE. The Yankee will curse you with snow!! emotion_facepalm (Little did the Union Army realize, if they had just thrown snow on the Southerners all their Confederate will to fight would have disappeared...)
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:46 pm
animekittyninja-aka kiki emotion_jawdrop OH GOD!!!! It snows in Ohio!!! *runs around panicing* QUICK!!! Buy all the bread, milk, and batteries you can carry!!!!! *facepalm* When it snows in Ohio, you can still go out. Most of the time.Its pretty rare for it to be that bad out.
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animekittyninja-aka kiki Crew
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:01 pm
HAHA! I know, right? I mean, yeah, it snowed during the Civil War, but I doubt the troops didn't b***h about it the entire time. Just saying. xd
PFT! You obviously missed the thing I said earlier in this thread about what happened to us earlier this year. In January, there was over a foot of snow in the state of Georgia. I don't mean up in the mountains, because that's normal. No, I mean in Central Georgia where we can barely handle 1 1/2". What ended up happening was most of the state-- especially the government buildings and schools-- shut down for an ENTIRE WEEK because we all panicked and just couldn't figure out how to handle that much snow! Around the same time, one day, I was in the car with my mom and saw someone holding a sign that the world was going to end. Georgia does not handle snow. rofl
Okay, I might just have to make a Georgia for the RP. And I already have an idea of a name if I choose to have a boy.... George. (Gosh, wouldn't that be terribly lame to have Georgia be named George? I'd have to make up an awesome nickname or middle name so the poor guy could go by that and then have him whine to Alfred about why the guy even allowed Arthur to name him after King George.)
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:05 pm
animekittyninja-aka kiki Okay, I might just have to make a Georgia for the RP. And I already have an idea of a name if I choose to have a boy.... George. (Gosh, wouldn't that be terribly lame to have Georgia be named George? I'd have to make up an awesome nickname or middle name so the poor guy could go by that and then have him whine to Alfred about why the guy even allowed Arthur to name him after King George.) Oh, noez, Tennessee's vital regions will be in danger. gonk Poor Chattanooga! ... Put him in Tennessee's dorm. Do iiiiit. xp
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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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animekittyninja-aka kiki Crew
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:20 pm
Armelle of the Forest animekittyninja-aka kiki Okay, I might just have to make a Georgia for the RP. And I already have an idea of a name if I choose to have a boy.... George. (Gosh, wouldn't that be terribly lame to have Georgia be named George? I'd have to make up an awesome nickname or middle name so the poor guy could go by that and then have him whine to Alfred about why the guy even allowed Arthur to name him after King George.) Oh, noez, Tennessee's vital regions will be in danger. gonk Poor Chattanooga! ... Put him in Tennessee's dorm. Do iiiiit. xp But I'm not even sure if I should make a Georgia or if I want to play another guy... Although, we do need more men in this RP... But I've also got 3 characters that I need to figure out what to do with when I leave for Basic Training... sweatdrop
I'm telling you all now, Liechtenstein is mine! MINE!! Ya hear? keep your hands off of her! emotion_omnomnom
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