They may sound sweet, but you know better.
"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."
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."
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."
Everyone else hears: "I'm going to pray for you tonight."
Southerners hear: "Wow, your life sucks."
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