17 Phrases Only Southerners Truly Understand

They may sound sweet, but you know better.

"Bless your heart."

"Bless your heart."

Everyone else hears: "Aw, poor kid."

Southerners hear: "Whatever you’re doing is pathetic and I’m great at faking sympathy."

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"Oh, God love 'em."

"Oh, God love 'em."

Everyone else hears: "Aww, you're being so cute and funny."

Southerners hear: "You're being insane and I'm judging you."

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"You have such a pretty face."

"You have such a pretty face."

Everyone else hears: "You're seriously so pretty!"

Southerners hear: "...but that body, bless your heart."

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"I'll pray for you."

"I'll pray for you."

Everyone else hears: "I'm going to pray for you tonight."

Southerners hear: "Wow, your life sucks."

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