Arkinsaw

[Ron G.]

A True Arkansan

Here are some ways to know if you're a true Arkansan...

1. You can properly pronounce Ouachita.

2. You think people who complain about the heat in their states are

sissies.

3. A tornado warning siren is your signal to go out in the yard and look

for a funnel.

4. You know that the true value of a parking space is not determined by

the distance to the door, but by the availability of shade.

5. Stores don't have bags, they have sacks.

6. You see people wear bib overalls at church, funerals and weddings.

7. You think everyone from a bigger city has an accent.

8. You measure distance in minutes.

9. You go to the lake because you think it is like going to the ocean.

10. You listen to the weather forecast before picking out an outfit.

11. You know cow pies are not made of beef.

12. Someone you know has used a football schedule to plan their wedding

date.

13. You have known someone who has a belt buckle bigger than your fist.

14. You aren't surprised to find groceries, pharmacy, movie rentals, ammunition, beer, and

bait all in the same store.

15. A Mercedes Benz isn't a status symbol. A Chevy Silverado Extended

Bed Crew Cab is.

16. You pronounce all words ending in "a" like it ends in "y"....opera = opery, Ozona (womans name) = Zoney

17. You know everything goes better with 'Ranch'.

18. You learned how to shoot a gun before you learned how to multiply.

19. Your local paper doesn't have classifids because everyone listens to the "Swap Shop" on the radio every morning.

20. You actually get these jokes and are "fixin' " to send them to your

friends. Finally:

21. You are 100% Arkie if you have ever had this conversation: "You

wanna coke?" "Yeah." "What kind?" "Dr Pepper."

Edited November 12, 2005 by Ron G.

[moony3424]

Gee Ron

Most of those are for any true southerner.

12. Someone you know has used a football schedule to plan their wedding

date.

Doesn't everybody?

[Belle]

awright, Ron, I'm no Arkie, but I shore kin relate to them thar qualy-fa-kashuns. 'Cept the Swap Shop 'un.

I remember puttin' my make up on in the car with the ac blasting cold air because we didn't have ac in my college apartment and if I put it on inside it would melt off before I even got to class. :ph34r:

[Ron G.]

The "swap shop" is something, evidently, unique to Arkansas...maybe even just the Ozarks. I, and most everyone I know, listen to it faithfully every morning between 9 and 10:30 AM. It's even played on the radio in most of the local coffee shops and cafes while patrons eat breakfast. A lot of folks come just to drink coffee and listen to the swap shop.

I've gotten seeds, calves, poultry, tractor parts, truck parts, my washing machine, a hand well pump, some rabbits, a couple of pistols and a lot of other things I needed, as well as sold livestock and other stuff.

The link I provided just shows stuff for sale, trade or giva away and wanted things and lost and found. It excludes the calls about birthdays, anniversaries and other announcements.

In case you missed it, click here...

SWAP SHOP

You just might find something you need!!!

[act2]

Ron, having lived in Marion, AR, (Crittenden County) for 8 years, I can relate to the following: 1, 4, 9, 14, 19. Of course, we were so close to Memphis, that I guess those Critt. Countians were more 'citified' than those in outlying areas!!! Things didnt change much when I did move to Memphis, which is where I also lived for a year b4 moving to Marion. Are you confused yet??? heehee..

Go Razorbacks, that is, unless they are playing KY Wildcats!!! ;)

[dmiller]

Ya might know yer in Minnesota if ....

You go to the grocery store in January, and at least 5 cars have engines running and are unlocked, and you do the same;

Jumper cables are more necessary than a spare tire;

The bigger the shovel in the trunk, the faster you get home;

You willingly go 20 mph behind the snowplow, if he's headed yer direction;

The cops stop those folks that go slow on icy roads (everyone knows icy roads are safe to drive on at at least 50 mph --- as long as there is not a snow plow in font of you));

And last but not least --- "off-road parking" means you have a garage, and aren't in a ditch somewhere!

:)

Edited November 17, 2005 by dmiller

[ex70sHouston]

Most small communities with radio stations have some kind of swap shop.

Here its called radio tradio.

Where eelse can you hear radio ad's for stud services.