There are some phrases we Alabamians hear all the time and more than a few that truly annoy us. Here's a fun look at 15 things you should never say to someone from Alabama. Add to my list by emailing kkazek@al.com.

1. "You guys take college football way too seriously down here."

There's no such thing. College football is serious. Now pick a team so we can get down to business.

2. "What an adorable accent! Say something so I can hear it again."

Just because we say things like "dah-lin'" and "nekkid" and "front porch swang" doesn't mean we're cute, or stupid. It just means our responses sound deceptively sweet, like "Bless your heart, you're so clueless."

3. "You sound so country."

No. We are genteel. There's a difference. (Look it up)

4. "Kansas (North Carolina, Texas) has the best barbecue."

Say what? There's no barbecue like Alabama barbecue.

5. "C'mon, we know everyone in Alabama is an uneducated redneck."

Puh-leeze! Alabama is home to NASA, world-class medical facilities at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, bio-tech research, aerospace engineering, the Robotics Technology Park, and all kinds of cultural activities such as the Shakespeare Festival theater group. Yes, we know who Shakespeare was. Some of us can even quote him.

6. "I thought you would all be barefoot."

We do own shoes. Most of the time, we even wear them, especially when the sign says to.

7. "It's not the heat; it's the humidity."

Like we haven't heard that before. Yes, it's humid. That's why our skin looks so dewy.

8. "Isn't Space Camp in Florida?"

Oh no you did-unt. Space Camp was created in Huntsville, Ala., where the main facility remains today.

9. "The real Mardi Gras is held in New Orleans."

No. The real Mardi Gras is the first Mardis Gras, which was held in Mobile, Ala., in 1703, years before New Orleans was even founded.

10. "Can't you just make instant grits?"

Um, no.

11. "Bear who?"

Catch us before we faint. There's only one "Bear," the late, great Bear Bryant, and he belongs to Alabama.

12. "I thought Channing Tatum was from Florida."

He may have lived there but he was born right here in Cullman. And we claim him. Wouldn't you?

13. To an Auburn fan: "Gus Malzahn is overrated."

The heck you say.

14. To an Alabama fan: "Fifteen, schmifteen. Everyone knows Bama fans claim more national titles than the team actually won."

Whoa. You don't go there. Unless you want a fight on your hands.

15. Your so-called anthem, "Sweet Home Alabama," praises a racist governor.

Controversy continues to surround the lyrics to Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama." When the band says "In Birmingham, they love the governor," apparently referring to Gov. George Wallace who made an infamous "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door" during integration. Many people say the following words are: "Boo, boo, boo," showing disapproval. Read 15 things we have to explain about the song "Sweet Home Alabama" here.

Kelly Kazek is following the trends and talking about Real Alabama. Call her at 256-701-0576, find her on Facebook, or use contacts at the top of this story. Follow her Odd Travels and Real Alabama boards on Pinterest.