If You're Gay And Southern, These 17 Things Will Make You Scream "Yaaass Y'all!"

For all those country queers out there.

1. Saying "y'all" all the damn time because it's gender-neutral, y'all!

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Honey, it don't matter what gender you were assigned at birth, who you sleep with, or how you identify, because "y'all" applies to everyone. How's that for progressive?

2. Being the best at throwing shade because you've been trained since birth.

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In the South, throwing shade is a way of life.

3. When you realize some of the LGBT community's biggest names, including Laverne Cox, are from the South.

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Laverne was born and raised in Alabama.

4. Spilling the tea over a glass of sweet tea.

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When Southern gays gossip, it's always accompanied by some syrupy sweet goodness.

5. Gettin' rowdy at pride despite the protesters.

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Nothing's gonna stop Southern queers from having a ball. 🌈

6. When the squad goes out for gay brunch and everything is fried.

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Washboard abs? Good luck, boo.

7. Every time Dolly Parton graces the world with her presence.

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Dolly is one of the few allies in country music, having made public statements in support of marriage equality, and her LGBT fans in general. Y'all, hail the queen! 👏

8. Ridin' your four-wheeler around in the mud and getting a farmer's tan — while still being fabulous. 💅

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Southern gays are versatile like that. 😘

9. Finding your beautiful Southern belle.

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The ladies down South are pretty fine.

10. Or snagging a handsome country boy.

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That Southern charm goes a loooooong way.

11. And when y'all make it official and everybody's hearts melt like butter.

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12. When Southern drag queens like Bianca del Rio, Violet Chachki, and Ru Paul give you life.

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Ru wasn't technically born in the South, but her roots are undeniably Southern. Her momma, a Louisiana native, even named her "Ru" after "roux," a base for creole cookin'.

13. Coming out despite living in a potentially hostile environment.

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Coming out is never easy, and there are unique challenges LGBT people face in the South, but it is possible to come out and live a happy, open life. Come through, y'all!

14. Having sex in a pickup truck because neither of you can host.

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Sometimes, in less tolerant parts of the country, you just need a safe space.

15. Or having sex in a barn because neither of you have a truck.

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Does this one really need more explaining?

16. Screaming "YAAASS!" when your OG country queens come on in the honky-tonk.

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Come on, Carrie Underwood! Come through, Reba McEntire! And you best believe if they play Shania Twain, I'm gonna belt "YAAASS!" as loud as my gay country ass can.

17. And finally, being proud of who you are and where you come from.

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LGBT life in the South can be hard, but Southern queers know how to be proud of their identity and roots, while working to make home a better place. And to anyone who doesn't like it? Well, in the words of the great RuPaul: "Unless they gonna pay your bills, you pay them bitches no mind."