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Oh, Arkansas—the Natural State, where Walmart is religion, everyone pretends humidity isn’t soul-crushing, and football season is sacred enough to reschedule weddings. If you’ve never passionately complained about these classic Arkansas annoyances, do you even belong here? Let’s dive into our statewide list of beloved grievances—because nothing unites Arkansans like some good-natured griping.
People Mispronouncing “Arkansas”
It’s “AR-kan-saw,” folks. No, we don’t care how it’s spelled.
Mosquitoes That Treat Bug Spray Like Seasoning
Our state bird unofficially became the mosquito once we realized we couldn’t defeat them.
Being Asked If You Personally Know the Clintons
Sure, we totally have coffee together every Tuesday.
“It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity!”
It’s both—and they’re trying to kill you.
Out-of-State Friends Thinking We’re All Farmers
Yes, we have cities, electricity, and occasionally Wi-Fi—shocking, we know.
Constant Road Construction with No Visible Results
If I-40 construction were a Netflix series, it would be renewed forever.
The Obsession Over Arkansas vs. Texas Rivalries
Rooting against Texas is practically part of our state constitution.
Everyone Assuming You Spend All Weekend at Walmart
Only sometimes—and maybe Sundays. Okay, fine: frequently.
The Annual Panic Over an Inch of Snow
An inch of snow means apocalypse-level chaos and statewide milk and bread shortages.
Hog Calls at Inappropriate Times
Nothing says romance like hearing “Woo Pig Sooie” echoing at weddings and graduations.
People Forgetting Arkansas Exists Entirely
“Wait, isn’t Arkansas somewhere near Kansas?” Sigh.
Trying to Explain Cheese Dip to Outsiders
No, it’s not queso—it’s cheese dip, it’s sacred, and we invented it. Move along, Texas.
Yes, we Arkansans love a good gripe, but deep down, we wouldn’t trade our quirky state pride for anything. After all, a life without hog calls, cheese dip debates, and Walmart pilgrimages would be far too boring. Complain all you want—it’s how we show our affection around here!
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