Probably the most popular saying here in the Carolinas is "Bless your heart" and it can pretty much mean anything from "I feel for them" to "what a sicko!" For example, it would be perfectly acceptable to hear "bless your heart" in response to:*Little Ms. Soandso is still sick...yes...she hasn't been able to go to church in 3 weeks...
Bless her heart.
*That old man is mean as the dickens...no wonder he is in jail.
Bless his heart.
*Those kids are running smack wild around here...I think they need a busting.
Bless their hearts.
*So that's all the gossip I have about that family...can't you believe it?
Bless their hearts.
It's taken a little time but "bless their hearts" has now become a part of my auto responses too. All you mid westerners (thats what Carolianians call people from Oklahoma) should give it a try. Be sure to tilt your head slightly and follow it up with a little smile and nod.
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I hope your throat is feeling better-- Bless your heart-- Hey at Bunko on Friday if Judy O is there ask her to tell you her "Bless your little Heart" joke
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