God love you, we hope they’re never aimed at you.
But sometimes, we’re actually sincere when we bless the heart of another.
It’s not for amateurs.
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We have other Southern sayings, however, that are far less nuanced.
They are always negative, always zingers.
Here are three of the biggies:
God love ‘em.
Tack this onto absolutely anything, and it sounds kind and loving.
He made hiscasserolewith canned sweet potatoes, God love him.
They’re wearing white shoes after Labor Day, God love ‘em.
In their own way.
This one merits some dissection.
Look what they like.
This is a direct assault on someone’s taste.
We hope these barbed Southern sayings never get hurled at you (bless your heart).
But if they do (God love you), just rememberyou’re special in yourownway.
Keep your eyes peeled for a “Look what she likes” opportunity and create a diversion.
