If you were born and raised in Mobile there are a few things that only you may understand, and that’s ok. The rest of the country may not get why we do (or eat) certain things but that’s what makes Mobile the city it is… a place rich in culture with a side of fried oysters.
You think of MoonPies as their own food group…
Ok, maybe not entirely but chances are your momma put one in your lunchbox or she had a box in the pantry. These delectable little marshmallow, chocolatey treats not only have their own store in downtown Mobile but every New Year’s Eve one is dropped from the Trustmark building.
Your Mardi Gras is better than anyone else’s Mardi Gras…
Regardless of how big and fabulous the “other one” is, the Mobile Mardi Gras will always be your favorite and not because of the throws (example: the Moonpie). Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras meaning we’ve been celebrating it over 300 years. One of favorite restaurants to eat at during Mardi Gras is Boudreauxs– Try the Mardi Gras CheeseCake for dessert
You have possibly seen the Crichton Leprechaun…
Ok, maybe you haven’t. But you’ve likely seen the YouTube video featuring a group of concerned citizens who claimed they spotted a leprechaun in a tree one night. Now, every St. Patrick’s Day not only will you hear people ask, “Where da Gold at?” You’ll see the phrase on shirts and koozies.
You have at least one (or twenty) azaleas in your yard…
These bright, beautiful shrubs come in a variety of colors and adorn nearly every home in downtown Mobile. Introduce a visitor to the Azalea Trail so they can visit the city’s most historic homes while seeing the beauty of Mobile’s unofficial, official flower.
You use Abbreviations more than Airport Blvd…
If you’re giving an out-of-towner directions chances are you’ve referenced their location with an abbreviation. Newcomers will quickly learn that West Mobile is WeMo; Midtown is MiMo; South Mobile is SoMo; and of course Lower Dauphin is referred to as LoDa. One of favorite restaurants in LoDa is appropriately name NoJa, which is an abbreviation for North Jackson Street.
You Avoid Airport Blvd like a bad batch of crawfish..
Speaking of everyone’s favorite, congested thoroughfare, Airport Blvd is like that ex-significant other that you stalk on Facebook. You know it’s going to damage your soul if you go down that road but it is laced with (some) good memories.
You knew (or possibly were) an Azalea Trail Maid…
These young ladies, who dress in pastel antebellum dresses, serve as ambassadors for the city of Mobile. You’ll find them at most events throughout town, being the epitome of southern charm.
You frequently get bitten by what seems like lava…
You are familiar with those red ants that bite and feel like fire, yeah sorry about that. You will find plenty of them in our town, because fire ants originally came to America through the Port of Mobile. Do not fret though, we know a great company to help you get rid of them in your yard: Safety First Pest Control.
You’ll eat anything that comes out of Mobile Bay…
Well, maybe not everything but if it has gills, scales, shells, or legs chances are you’ll fry it up or soak it in butter or remoulade sauce. Mobile seafood cuisine is superior to those in the surrounding areas mainly because it comes straight from our backyard.
You never want to leave home…
Mobile is a unique city that you love so much you’ll want to introduce it to all of your friends.
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