If you’ve ever spent more than five minutes in Alabama, you know the English language hits a little different here. It’s sweeter, slower, and occasionally requires subtitles for outsiders. From front porch wisdom to SEC-fueled declarations, these are the phrases that separate the locals from the “bless-your-heart” visitors.
1. “Roll Tide.”
More than a greeting. More than a farewell. More than a personality trait. It’s the rally cry of the University of Alabama, and in this state, it can mean hello, goodbye, thank you, congratulations, or “we’ll pray for you.”
2. “War Eagle.”
The Auburn University answer to “Roll Tide.” It’s shouted at football games, weddings, grocery stores, and sometimes in passive-aggressive response to someone wearing…..