#25: “What in the Sam Hill?”

When Southerners are caught off guard, they have a knack for blurting out some of the most colorful (and family-friendly) expressions. Enter, “Well, slap my knee and call me Sally!” or something equally playful.

The South values politeness, so instead of slipping up with something less Sunday school-appropriate, they’ve mastered the art of creative exclamations. These phrases serve as charming stand-ins for stronger reactions, ensuring no reputations are ruined in the heat of surprise.