Normal Phrase vs. Floridian Meaning
1) “Let’s go to the beach this weekend!” = “We can definitely go between 12 and 3 where my weather app says 20% chance of rain”
2) “Where Shopping is a Pleasure” = “PUUUUUUBBBLIIIIXX”
3) “Its a nice sunny day today!” = “It’s not raining today”
4) “Could I have some water?” = “Could I have some water?” *visibly sweating from walking to the front door from the driveway*
5) “Let’s go to Disney!!” = “I’m probably a tourist”
6) “Let’s go get subs” = “Let’s go to Publix”
7) “A wild animal attacked and killed him” = “Yeah there was another alligator attack yesterday”
8) “That store got robbed yesterday” = “Florida man robs gas station with a plastic bag and a pencil”
9) “Yeah it was raining on my drive home” = “Yeah the rain started and stopped at least 10 times on my drive home”
10) “It feels perfect outside!!” = “It’s only 88 degrees today!!”
11) “That’s shocking!” = “I literally just got struck by lightning”
12) “Ouch!!” = “My seatbelt buckle just burned a hole through my arm”
13) “Be careful!” = “Don’t get eaten alive by mosquitoes while you’re out!”
What are your favorite “Floridian phrases” we forgot to add? Let us know in the comments!
I like this site, but I know you must be sponsored by Publix. Which, as a *native* Floridian, is OK by me!
I agree about Publix, but it’s Florida !!!
I’m ok with it too !! Native