APPALACHIAN SLANG WORDS/PHRASES while driving on THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

[@FridaysForever]

Hi everyone! We have laughed so much at each of your responses. Thank you to everyone for taking the time to respond and watch. We would like to make a video with just your responses soon. Let us know what you think.

[@theresar2252]

Sound like a great idea! I was born and raised in South Eastern Kentucky and can share more if needed.

[@annhayton2757]

Me and my son need prayer we lost our little girl Dixie yesterday we cry till we got headaches and so upset i had her 14 years and Dixie was 15 years old

[@FridaysForever]

@@annhayton2757 Oh Ann, we are so sorry to hear this. They are so precious to us. We will be praying.

[@annhayton2757]

@@FridaysForever thank you so much we do appreciate you guys enjoy watching you both and the views

[@danayates924]

Yes that would be great

[@goingplaces1860]

“Bless his/her heart…”. A genteel southern way to express someone who is clueless or otherwise ignorant….Great scenery, y’all! Springtime is here in the smokies!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for the comment. It's going to be a beautiful time this spring.

[@rickcotc]

We have a relative in West Virginia that says “horse feathers” and “my good lands”. I’ve also heard of “awe shaw” “what in tarnations” “good gravy”. My grandmother from Cumberland Maryland said “you ferrs” instead of y’all. This is a fun idea for a video! Thanks! God bless!

[@FridaysForever]

Not heard of some of these. Thanks for sharing Rick! God bless.

[@bluebutterfly841]

Lived in Tn 27 yrs. 🤓 we hear How’s your mama and all them. I’m so proud. Bless their heart.

[@FridaysForever]

Yes, thanks so much for the comment.

[@sheilawillis490]

Oh, the sweet memories y'all have brought back to me....I heard my long gone grandparents in so many of those slangs....would give everything to hear them say them one more time...thanks for the sweet ride.. y'all are awesome!!😊🤗

[@FridaysForever]

We were thinking the same thing about our fathers and grandparents. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@kareng3847]

I Love the tunnels on the Blue ridge parkway! As kids we used to lay back in the back of the station wagon with the window down we would either hold our breath or yell through the tunnel. Such great memories

[@idk-oe5ig]

my dad used to always honk in them, if cars were near us theyd start doing it too, and it would make us so excited

[@FridaysForever]

They are beautiful. We use to lay in the back of our station wagon also. "No seat belts" but don't tell anyone for Heaven's sake!

[@pameladecicco6509]

So much to say. First of all, you two are so adorable. I grew up in the Northeast, with a heart for the South, ended up in the homeland, Ireland. I have been here 20 years. The land is similar to Ireland, no wonder they settled Appalachia. My friends Mom used to say "Oh Sugarfoot!" I have heard all of these sayings, growing up near Boston. Tipper from Celebrating Appalachia does many slang words. One thing I can tell you is NOONE here says "Top O the morning to ya"...lol. Praying for Wears Valley. Loved this!💚

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you Pamela for the comment and sharing with us. We too are praying for everyone. God bless!

[@pameladecicco6509]

@@FridaysForever 💚💚💚

[@carlavision6143]

I grew up with alot of those sayings and still say some to this day! Really enjoyed your video and what absolutely beautiful views. Thank you for taking me along with you on your drive! Hello Big T!❤️🐾🐕

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Our pleasure and Bit T says, "Hi".

[@carlavision6143]

@@FridaysForever you're welcome!

[@vickie9107]

Hey Karen and Mike, watching your latest video and just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy you guys. We're fairly new subscribers and have had fun going back and catching up on all the ones we've missed. I'm suffering from long Covid or long haulers syndrome and have had severe fatigue since Jan. Your prayers would be appreciated and prayers for both of you for God to keep you safe in all of your travels and adventures. You're a blessing to many. Thank you! Vickie from Chesapeake, VA 💛

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Vickie. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. We are sorry to hear of the long term effects and please know we will be praying for you. God bless.

[@teresacantrell7400]

I love hearing these slangs. I remember just about every one of them. Brings back memories for sure.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching Teresa. Love the memories!

[@deanfinley6197]

You two are such a Beautiful couple...Thank you for allowing me and my family to go along with you on your travels...God bless you both...

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you so much! God bless.

[@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl]

Thanks for the laughs. We remember hearing many of these expressions. This was a fun video

[@kareng3847]

Lansakes or lansakes alive was one I heard a lot of and bless your heart which had many meanings lol

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing Karen.

[@dawndale3429]

Enjoyed the video. The old sayings were just AWESOME. Y'all are in an a wonderful area. Little Switzerland is a gorgeous place Thanks a bunch!!

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for watching and commenting Dawn. It is a beautiful area.

[@johnpond6030]

Fun it was to hear the mountain slang. The little Switzerland hotel was awesome what a awesome view. Thank you for sharing

[@FridaysForever]

Hi John. Thank you for watching and commenting. It really is a beautiful area.

[@nancywood8705]

LOVE THE SAYINGS. BROUGHT BACK SOME OLD MEMERIES ON SOME OF THEM. YES LOV TO HEAR MORE

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching Nancy.

[@kendrasmith6637]

I am a northerner but have still heard some of these phrases as a young kiddo. Was fun to watch. Thanks so much. 😊

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing Kendra.

[@alanmcgee6864]

I love the phases I say oh my stars , oh my gosh , heavens to Betsy is a good one , I loved what the hay

[@dave3156]

Hot dang. You put me in the mood for a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway!!!! Great ride along--thanks!!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for watching Dave!

[@keithwamer9898]

Loved this one! Thank you for the shout out. Hope all is well for you guys. We are looking forward to coming back to the Smokies at the end of May through first week of June, as soon as they let me out of the schoolhouse here. We have been hoping for the best for all the people affected by the fires there. Take care. Keith and Debbie

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Keith! Thank you for the support helping us make these videos. We know you are looking forward to the end of the school year. We hope to see you in the Smokies sometime soon. We are just outside the Smokies and we have been praying for everyone really close to the Wears Valley area.

[@cathyrobinson8667]

That was so much fun. I’m from Mississippi and I remember all those old sayings. I loved it. Thank you.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for watching Cathy. Our pleasure.

[@jeandecker4073]

When we moved from the mountains of PA to sunny CA I would get teased by other students for the way I’d pronounce certain things. I’d say crick instead of Creek and I’d say beauteful instead of beautiful with a a accentuation on the long “e”. I recognized most of the slang words you mentioned. Thanks for sharing.

[@FridaysForever]

Sometimes people on the other side of a phone conversation still can't understand us. Our pleasure.

[@ms.tep_]

I have heard almost all of the slang words! Thank you two! 😀

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment Tawna. Our pleasure.

[@lesliesmith5586]

A couple of those phrases slip into my conversations today. Thanks for the ride and the views.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing Leslie. Our pleasure.

[@paulettebrochet2011]

I loved this video with the slang phrases and the beautiful views! Really enjoyed your video!

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@highbidder3952]

Dag Nabit, that was fun to watch. We love watching your vids. Love Big-T.

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you so much!

[@tonyp8808]

This was fun Fridays. I remember grandma always saying I declare a lot. Thanks for taking us on the ride with you. Look forward to next one. Enjoy week ahead.

[@FridaysForever]

Hey Tony! What great memories we all have growing up. Our pleasure.

[@michaelmerck7576]

That was my Grandmother's favorite phrase

[@donnavincent1537]

Really Enjoyed this video, what a neat idea…hearing all the slang words brought back so many memories from my past. The scenery was just beautiful !!

[@FridaysForever]

So glad you enjoyed it Donna.

[@IShowTravels]

Thanks for the content guys! ❤️

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure.

[@paulws58]

I love those ole sayings. They brought back many good memories. My brother and I were talking the other day about our papaw and some of his sayings. When we were mischievous Papaw would say “you nine hair “. We never learned the meaning but we knew we were treading on thin ice and stopped whatever we were doing. Lordy mercy that was a good video. God bless.

[@FridaysForever]

Haha....haven't heard that one! Thanks so much for watching. God bless.

[@dawnday5843]

I was raised in West Texas and grew up hearing those terms and use all of them today. My grandkids are starting to use them as well. :-)

[@FridaysForever]

That is awesome!

[@olafpamela]

Thanks for this beautiful drive and some of the slang, that I haven't heard in a long times. Thanks for sharing and God Bless 🙏🏻❤🤗🌞😎

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure Pamela. Thank you for watching and commenting. God bless.

[@sherrysullivan1893]

Yall should write a book on these! I would buy it!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for the suggestion Sherry. Not sure we could figure out how to spell them all. Haha!

[@jjames2925]

Dadgumit, thats one I still say. Recognize all of these since a child. Loving the Blue Ridge Parkway. Planning on going in late May.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing Judy.

[@janicedrinnon754]

Golly gee you guys sure love the mountains. You are in our "stompin ground! I recognized most of the slang you discussed. We travel that area every fall.

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Janice! It's a beautiful area. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@nancyk4595]

Really enjoyed the ride along on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Many years ago we started out in Fancy Gap and drove down to Maggie Valley. We stopped at Little Switzerland to eat and browse through the book store. Really enjoyed hearing the old sayings. I remember many of them. It has been very windy here in the southern part of West Virginia.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment Nancy. It's been so windy here in East Tn also.

[@jodypugh3366]

Oh my word....beautiful views on the BRP!!😄We"ve heard most of those slang words in South MS as well!!😀

[@FridaysForever]

Haha...thanks for watching and leaving us a comment Jody.

[@koalabear6722]

Enjoyed 😉 the drive.....I'll be a monkey's uncle! 🐒🙈🙊🐵🙉...TY

[@FridaysForever]

We are laughing at this one.

[@sandrarhea2328]

I remember some of those. Although I was raise in northern Michigan. That was a fun video! Very cute. 😀

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing Sandra we had a great time.

[@Momtocam1997]

I remember a lot of those and one my grandmother used often was What in Sand Hill - Another beautiful trip down memory lane. Thanks so much..God bless.

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Lisa. This brought back so many memories for us also. We still use many of these words and don't even realize it. God bless.

[@josiewhales4242]

Enjoyed the drive & the views. I love the BRP. It’s funny hearing these sayings as my parents always said these when I was growing up. I’m in my early 40’s & still use most of them.

[@FridaysForever]

Once you hear them a few times they just seem to stick in your vocabulary. Thanks for watching.

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video, with lots of good beautiful views...

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much Danny.

[@kitkatv333]

Oh this is fun hearing y'all and all y'all's slang. I have heard just about all of these. It would be fun to see responses and more words from our childhoods. Was not allowed to cuss growing up so still say many things like this today. Sweet habit passed down by some really good folks. My grown kids love to hear my old slang terms and one that gets them every time is bust my britches. I still call pants britches and they love it! Thanks for this and the beauty of the drive! God bless and keep y'all!

[@FridaysForever]

So glad you enjoyed it Kathy. God bless.

[@lesliesmith5586]

Awwww Bless his heart

[@FridaysForever]

Right on!

[@michelb.8953]

Love the slang phrases. I remember them all except the one about the mule and the tight hat band. Even reading down the comments was a funny walk down memory lane too.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much MiChel. Great memories.

[@pbj9578]

What beautiful scenery. How cute were the two of you and the sayings. Love little Big T💕 My Dad always said "All hat and no cattle" meaning full of big talk. 🙄

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for the kind comment. Yeah....big talkers!

[@bbyank]

Beautiful drive! We were disappointed on our recent trip that the section of Blue Ridge was closed from Maggie Valley to GSMNP. Maybe next year.

[@FridaysForever]

We always try to check online for road closures as this can be frustrating. Thanks for watching.

[@annhayton2757]

The view is beautiful

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for watching Ann.

[@carolineblue2224]

Heavens to betsy!

[@FridaysForever]

Good one.

[@1CathyHendrix]

I live within 2 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway..after you cross into Va. from N.C. I love going on the parkway when there are no leaves. The views are amazing when they are not covered with foliage. You can see some amazing sites that are blocked in the other seasons. When you were called by all 3 names...you knew you were in trouble...lol. Ya'll take care! God bless!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for sharing Cathy. God bless.

[@billystephens6430]

I live in Mississippi and I have heard most of those slangs (or expressions)all of my life.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing Billy!

[@kareng3847]

Thought of this lawdy lawdy

[@terryhager933]

Thanks so much for the slang words. Loved them. Have heard most of them all my life. I have a couple more for you. My dad used to say " I don't want to wag that around all day." That meant he didn't want to carry it for long. And my mom used the word "sygoggly" all the time. Not sure how it is actually spelled. But pronounced like it looks. Anyway, it means that something is crooked or not level. I still use this word myself and I've heard my niece use it too. And the other day, I caught myself using Dad's phrase, too. It's so funny sometimes. Anyway, keep up the great videos. We really enjoy them. From Melinda, Mrs. Terry Hager.

[@FridaysForever]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this with us. We hope to do a video based on all these comments we've gotten.

[@cindyoswald4416]

Have heard or used those slangs. My dad used “hope” for help which I don’t hear anymore. Enjoyed the ride!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for coming along Cindy!

[@marshafuller999]

I love the slang words!!! Here are a few that my family use to say.. you are welcome to use. Hey y’all! … He was drunker than Cooter brown….. That will break you from sucking eggs… over yonder…. My grandma called a bag, a poke …. Crazy as a Bessie bug, … ain’t… bless your heart….

[@FridaysForever]

Love them all Marsha. Thanks for sharing..

[@jenniferbarnes1053]

I really like the mind set of this video # play in words. I think i grew up hearing 80 % of the words you mentioned.. Suck egg dog. Lol Dad burn Good gray Marie. ( meaning i can't believe they are doing that.) Lol God Bless happy travels guys!!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for sharing Jennifer.

[@courtneystevens6887]

Hi Mike and Karen! I’m just now getting caught up on your last few videos (been in Florida with my family on vacation). I’ve heard of most of these sayings. My best friend’s Mom used to always yell out “Doggonit!” Then, she’d yell out her name (when she was upset with her about something). Thanks for the laughs and beautiful views!! 😄😍

[@michaelmerck7576]

My parents knew what I meant to say and I git a whooping anyway

[@michaelmerck7576]

Shucks is the same as the S word

[@angiemurphy3693]

Well forever more.. l shor did enjoy this!!!!...😊

[@FridaysForever]

So good.

[@danayates924]

My 15 year old daughter says well goodness gracious. When she gets mad at her younger brother. So cute.

[@FridaysForever]

That is funny! Thanks for sharing Dana.

[@mvhill59]

My sister always says "oh cheese and rice)! I've heard a lot of those Appalachian slang in Southern Michigan.

[@sandragrow537]

Hubby and I drove the whole Blue Ridge Parkway in 2016. We live in Cincinnati suburbs, started close to Washington DC, at Shenandoah National Park and went all the way down thru Cherokee NC. Took us 3 days to get down, stopped at places to enjoy and get our bearings, very winding roads🥴🤢 We came back thru Tennessee way, took one day to return. We are so glad we did it, beautiful scenery..I have to admit, I still say.. dadgumit!another thing I say is, “for crying out load” when I get aggravated at something or someone. One thing we were NEVER allowed to say, cause my mom was raised with this rule, you could never say shut up to someone, you could say hush, or hush up or be quiet, but never ever shut up, that was as bad as saying the worst swear word imaginable….an old boss of mine was from the south and she used to call her purse a pocketbook, and grocery carts were called buggy’s..thanks for the ride thru memory lane, have a great evening😀

[@FridaysForever]

We know that was a beautiful trip on the BRP. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Our pleasure.

[@alanmcgee6864]

Another phase that knocked my socks of

[@FridaysForever]

Haha....yes.

[@sheilawillis490]

'I'll just be John Brown"....my husband and me are sitting over here pondering old sayings now...we have a lot here in Macon, GA...😊

[@FridaysForever]

Mike's dad use to say "I'll be John Brown" so much.

[@brianfolds]

My granny always used to say “humpteen years” when talking about the old days…

[@FridaysForever]

Oh yeah we've heard that one. Thanks!

[@larryrosenau4292]

Bless your heart

[@nailhed6628]

I enjoyed the ride along. I’m headed up to Little Switzerland in early May for an overnight stay before driving BRP to Fancy Gap ✌️

[@nancyk4595]

We drove the Blue Ridge Parkway from Fancy Gap down to Maggie Valley. That was many years ago.

[@FridaysForever]

It's a beautiful place.

[@soulmechanic]

When it rained hard my Father-in-law from Mississippi would say, "it came a frog strangler and it was shoe-mouth deep!

[@FridaysForever]

That's a good one Tony!!

[@AuntieM78]

I see there is another fire in your area. I hope it isn't near your new home. Thanks for reminding me of all those southern slang expressions. It was fun!

[@FridaysForever]

We are safe Michele as we live just outside the Smokies but praying for everyone near by. Thanks so much for watching.

[@michaelmerck7576]

I have heard and use "great day in the morning: it's used mostly when things start out early in the morning not going to plan to say the least.mostly it's when are leaving for work and your car won't start or a tire is flat or anything that is going to rearrange your day quite differently

[@rayp1768]

My Grandpa always said upon my word and honor whenever something went wrong!

[@FridaysForever]

Yes, we remember those also Ray.

[@Linda-gi8pr]

First of all love this video.....and you two are a breath of fresh air ! Question about your trip. Where did you start on the Blue Ridge Parkway ?

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you so much Linda. We started in the LInvelle NC area.

[@ColoradoMartini]

I have always wanted to do this area. Shucks. Dad Gum with not in my area. But I knew it. My grandmother always said Heaven Sakes.

[@FridaysForever]

That's awesome.

[@wncjan]

Knew some of the expressions and will get the chance to hear more when I get back around Easter. Only a few hours in Tennessee (Mountain City). Rest of my vacation willbecspent in North Carolina. Last time I visited BRP in April it was snowing.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Daddy Sage.

[@deba175]

my parents born raised in Boone county ,west virginia and as a child they used most of those slang words they did move out of wva when i was a baby because dangerous work my dad had in coal mines

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you for sharing with us Deb.

[@keithsanders2792]

My grandma and mother would say "scat" after someone sneezed instead of "bless you.". Maternal grandma's family was from La Fallette, Tenn.

[@FridaysForever]

Yes, we've heard that so much growing up. Thanks for sharing.

[@storyhasit3648]

This sure brings back memories! My dad said " tighter than Dick's Hat band " & my grandma said " I look like a haint before daylight". Lol

[@FridaysForever]

Haha....never heard the last one. Thanks for sharing!

[@Bossman_71]

Maw maw’s favorite used to be “They Lord” and my other grandma’s was “Lord Ham Mercy “ and yes she said ham! Lol

[@FridaysForever]

Karen's grandmother would say "ah God".

[@johnj.2486]

High falutin, dag nab it!. wicked bad!

[@mistyanaya9121]

My Grandma would say “What in the Tarnation “is going on!!

[@FridaysForever]

Haha...yeah so good.

[@janetmoss-s4o]

Mercy! Laws amercy! My grandma said 'my oh!' For Pete's sake! Merciful heavens! (my mom said this a lot)

[@FridaysForever]

So good Janet.

[@jerryyoung8279]

I live in West Tennessee and have heard all of those fazes here

[@FridaysForever]

All over the south Jerry.

[@davidwhitedarcadetoychanne260]

great video

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks!

[@ameliaedge5253]

I am about a 10th generation Central Alabama native. However, I have heard these slang terms growing up. I believe as people moved wear they brought these terms with them.

[@FridaysForever]

That's for sure Amelia. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@sheilawillis490]

'I know right well"....

[@myjeeprocks]

Will you be back in Gatlinburg this weekend (4/7-11)? Might be cool to run into my favorite Gatlinburg couple.

[@FridaysForever]

Hi David. We are not sure of our weekend schedules yet. Love to meet you sometime.

[@myjeeprocks]

@@FridaysForever I'll be staying at the Greenbrier Campground from the 7th to the 11th.

[@danayates924]

I also say well shut the front door

[@thetravelingkites]

I have a good friend who is the only person I’ve ever heard say, “Oh, for corn’s sake!” Also, Owen from Van Trekking Lifestyle taught us, “Bob’s your uncle.” ~Randy

[@FridaysForever]

Those are good ones Randy. Thanks so much!

[@dandtintennessee7675]

Tim Hawkins does a bit on Christian curse words.. yall made me think of that..haha. its work watching.

[@FridaysForever]

We haven't heard him. Thanks for letting us know.

[@dandtintennessee7675]

@@FridaysForever Oh goodness.. just look him up on KZbin then clear your schedule for the rest of the day while you laugh your day away. He tours and does shows at large churches and such. Well worth your time to look up.

[@FridaysForever]

@@dandtintennessee7675 Yes, we've watched him a lot through the years just never heard the slang part. Thanks!

[@jerryrice8860]

Here's one source "rye chair" (Southern for right here)😊: "What in the Sam Hill!?" Is attributed to legendary 1840s Great Lakes surveyor and legislator Samuel W. Hill, whose use of profanity was so well known that his name alone became a catch-all for kinds of exclamations. Wow...not a legacy we' d desire!

[@jefferyscruggs2171]

I had a friend from north Ms in the delta he would say shuckits if he got mad working on something.

[@FridaysForever]

Never heard that one.

[@eltoro6688]

Shucks originated down on the farm, as y'all were sayin' You just DON'T curse in an old southern farmhouse so the originator subbed the term 'SHUCKS" from corn shucks to replace the expletive.

[@FridaysForever]

Great info....thanks for sharing.

[@paulws58]

A good Native American friend of mine used to say “I’ll be a blue nose gopher”.

[@FridaysForever]

Haha....never heard that one.

[@denisemegehee1595]

In Louisiana we have some of the same slang as y'all! 🤗

[@FridaysForever]

Yes, seems to be about every where.

[@barbstamps650]

I was always Shirley, Doris, Barb!

[@FridaysForever]

Awesome!

[@SuperKaren1953]

Don't forget "Lawsy","Well,I declare" "Shoot fire and save matches","Law have mercy" "Dagnabbit" I could go on and on.

[@FridaysForever]

So good Karen! Thanks.

[@nancydial5156]

We're from wva my dad always said it is what it is

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks Nancy.

[@johnd6506]

If I was acting up my Mama would say "I'm gonna knock the fire out of you ".

[@FridaysForever]

Oh yeesss John! Heard that one a million times. Thanks!

[@JerryCollins101]

Confound it! LOL

[@JerryCollins101]

Almost forgot, all y'all have a great day. That was plural for y'all. 😁

[@FridaysForever]

Haha!

[@dolliemoore9819]

We live down in the holler

[@jamesnicola8282]

How about bless their heart. I have heard almost all the ones y’all said.

[@FridaysForever]

We think that one is very popular in the South.