#10: “His Cornbread Ain’t Done in the Middle”

Southerners have a gift for disguising mild insults with charm, and “not the sharpest crayon in the box” just won’t cut it down here. Instead, they’ll say someone “ain’t quite done as a cornbread”—a playful way of suggesting that a person could’ve used a little more time baking in life’s oven.

Cornbread, a beloved Southern staple, is a clever distraction from the real meaning: they might not be the brightest bulb. It’s said with a smile, maybe even a twinkle in the eye, but don’t be fooled—there’s always a little truth baked into that buttery, golden remark!