I’m from Connecticut and was raised in Massachusetts. I moved to Alabama and it was the best decision I have ever made the food is great the people are charming and the weather is always beautiful .. it’s not all beat down and bad like people make it seem I’m A black female and have made a lot of white friends and a lot of the older white people down here love me !! Don’t judge unless you’ve been here yourself . I live in a city in the outskirts of Birmingham called graysville 😌 it’s quiet has a lot of beautiful nature as does the whole state lol but I’m close to everything so when it’s time to have fun I’m not far from other states and cities ! No place like the south 🌸☀️✨🔥🏕
I was born and raised here (mobile) Thank you for the compliment about Alabama it always means a lot to me to hear someone compliment one compliment our state that comes from Up North
I agree, I'm from Mississippi and lived all over the south even in the Midwest. Besides Florida, Alabama comes in second to me for beauty and livability. I live in Hoover now and it has been the best place I ever live. Being near beautiful hills and mountains in one of the best Suburbs in the state in the middle of other major cities and beaches is a plus for me. Also the air quality is magnificent. Alabama has won me over.
I heard Straughn lost there playoff game to us this year. I'm from Cherokee County and I film for the football team. You guys played well and I'll give you credit. I wish your high school team good luck and hope you guys improve over time
Thanks for this video. The 10 worst states bothered me a little it almost was telling people to flee the south. Living in the south isn’t horrible it just has to be “your thing” and the person has to have an open mind. This place isn’t fast or bright lights but we know how to have a small town good time.
I have moved from California to Ohio for 3 years and now I'm moving to North Carolina. I love the south, people are so nice and I have family there... I'm basically following my parents to live with them wherever they go, until I finish college to do whatever I want.... I just want to live near nature and have a big backyard where I can have my own garden... I want to plant a mango tree, I don't know where the heck I can do that but I'm guessing somewhere hot and humid
@@nikkinorman4254 That is awesome. Welcome to the SOUTH. Majority of us are nice, welcoming, and hospitable. And good luck with that Mango tree. I just discovered a neighbor growing grapes and they were good.
Yes, as a Huntsville resident, I can confirm. My grandpa worked for NASA, and both of my parents worked on Redstone Arsenal. I also went to space camp with my school.
Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama. This is so true. Your segment about the food was so funny because it was 100 percent spot on. You haven't had banana pudding until you have had it made by somebody's grandma in Alabama
I've got to put my vote in. Positive video productions like this are WAY better and more interesting to me than the alternatives, such as bottom ten lists. Please, keep these up. Thank you!
As my name says, I’ve been to all 50 states and Alabama is one of my favorites. I especially love the back roads and small towns. Most of the people I’ve met are real nice. New Englanders are always making fun of it, but they are clueless and I’m sure most have never been there.
That is what I've always said... people that make fun of my state prob have never been here & bought into the stereotypical BS others spout. We do pride ourselves on being friendly. I will talk a stranger's ears off if they let me😆 Most Alabama people will give you the shirt off their back & give you a meal. Invite you over to catch a football game or to church on Sunday. We also come together during hard times. Come visit anytime you like.
Yes, Alabama is close to a lot of many places that are interesting! You can take a weekend trip to many different Places! I visited Biloxi on a weekend getaway on fourth on July. It was nice and entertaining! I use to go to Atlanta and Get food, salon, and lottery! Alabama has no gambling but Tennessee state line isn't far. The jobs within skill sets are great .the people are nice and if you are rude you will be told about yourself! You will find the old things in life including trucks Coca Cola glass bottles and small gas stations that are ancient and still running so life can be simple. The LaND is beautiful and so are the horses
Nice, it finally happened! In my opinion Alabama is our most American state and is a hell of a lot better than states like New York, Illinois, and California.
I've lived in all of those states. Alabama is alright. Lots to appreciate there. But the people in Illinois are great. The folks in upstate New York are alright too. But Alabama has much easier winters. *Addendum: California is nice, too, but expensive. Hard to generalize about such a big state, culture-wise though.
You mean States that pay there way... another words... NOT WELFARE STATES!!! Like Alabama is... and will always be!!! and Red... Im sure your like... "what , I don't get it?"... your state always takes in more Federal $$$, than it pays in... AKA AS, a WELFARE STATE... YOUR WELCOME... Tax Payers from non welfare States... like NY, Illinois, and Cally... we pull our own weight... pay the band... and don't Belly Ache like you Illiterates!!!! you can look up the word, illiterate, in a book called, a "dictionary"... Im sure there's 1 or 2 of those, in Alabama!!!...??? Oh, and economies in the States you mentioned... are Exponentially(don't bother looking up)...better than Alabama's!!! going back decades/ centuries... Edit.... I just noticed that "Beau", agrees with you... Im sure Buffurd and Betty Lou will chime in soon to support "ya'll" too... once they get back to there trailer, with some "fixins", bought with "them there food stamps"...
Lived & worked in Birmingham for the past 2 years--it's great! Very affordable ($979/mo for a 1 BR with downtown view), lots of breweries, a whole bunch of snazzy cocktail bars, never had a commute longer than 10 minutes to work, great live music scene (or at least there was pre-March 2020), & the restaurants here will really surprise you. Not just your cliché barbecue places, either--I'm talking about really good seafood (Hot & Hot and Automatic are both excellent), French (Bottega), pizza (Slice is kickass), and some great Indian places (Bay Leaf in Five Points!). AND there's lots of places to get outside! Vulcan Trail is great, Red Mountain Park is 15 minutes from downtown, Ruffner is 20 minutes, Oak Mountain is 25. Critiques? Not the most walkable place--you'll need a car. Biking is very dangerous if you're not on a trail or in a bike lane. The drivers here are pretty atrocious in & around the city. There's a noticeable litter problem here, too--it's just not enforced. There are without a doubt sketchy neighborhoods I wouldn't venture to. Crime is bad in a few pockets of the city, but overall, trends have gone down in the past 5ish years. Overall, Birmingham is worth checking it out if you're trying to escape to a Southern city that isn't named Nashville or Atlanta!
Alabama native here. One thing that is so accurate about Alabama is the food. Alabamian's center every event around the amazing food, especially the BBQ. And yes, food is always served in LARGE quantities. I think their greatest fear is running out of food at their parties. Yes, I imagine Sand Hill Cranes legs aren't good for chicken wings... 😂😂😂😂
I moved to northern Alabama this past December. I planned the move for 2 years. Did a lot of research. I love it here and I am a Jersey Girl from South Jersey.
A few things to add: - Alabama is beautiful, and I don't even like the beaches. Covered in trees, and the Appalachians begin in the NE. - Birmingham and Hunstville are great mid-size cities to live in that are educated, scenic (including mountains), and hip. - Statistics paint a broad picture. Move to many cities or small towns and you will find that you can get a great public education.
Well, Briggs, I do declare...you are evolving. I couldn't believe what I was hearing you say. You did not bash Alabama, a great Southern state! Although I'm a Texan, I had the great pleasure of living in Sweet Home Alabama for a few years.
And Alabama lives Texas and all things Texas. What a great state. What two great states! My sweetie was a Texan. And he was a true southern gentleman who was devoted to his Alabama gal. His great granddad was Capt. Jack Coffee Hays. Greatness runs in the family. God bless Texas! I hope you’re doing well in this bad weather.
@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 Ma'am, thank you for your kind words and your concern. Yes, we will get through this cold spell. All the best to you and Sweet Home Alabama!
If you're on the fence about moving to Alabama, just do it! It's always easier said than done but it's definitely worth it. Everything was mentioned except how friendly EVERYONE is. I can't tell you how many conversations start with just asking "how y'all doin" then it doesn't end, next thing ya know you're having bbq and drinking a beer 🍻
How would you say dothan is? My family is from southern Oregon and we're over the west coast and want something new. We're looking for a safe small town for our daughter to grownup in. Some insight would be amazing or other recommend towns
I've lived in north Alabama my whole life and despite what people think when they move here if you grow up here you no it's not the best place in the world but home is home it's our Dixieland of life and despite what people say we love it here
I plan to moves to Gulf Shores with my family out of Michigan, its nice to know why AL is a good state! Thank you! In fact, i also thank Alabama is also one of the best states in the nation.
Gulf shores is mostly a nice place with middle class clean good people. Sadly, I witnessed some ghetto people visiting the area, probably from the ghetto of mobile Alabama, during spring of 2023 and one of them pulled a gun and shot killed somebody in the intersection of the main gulf shore beach by “The Hangout” restaurant.
Want to retire in Gulf Shores. Beautiful white sand beaches, low cost of living and 30-45 minutes from Pensacola if you want some city life. My best friend already has moved there.
🌸Jubilee is awesome🌸 It only happens in Alabama!!🌸I have lived in Calif,Texas, Illinois and Alabama. I LOVE Alabama❤️❤️Excellent quality of life, it's all about choices and location.🌸Daphne, Fairhope awesome place to raise a family🌸It's beautiful and affordable❤️
You got this one right! War Eagle! Auburn University was ranked the 5th toughest Universities to make an A in the nation. Auburn, Alabama has also been ranked in the top 10 cities to retire in the nation by Newsweek.
I was loving this video, even thinking I could consider visiting this state. Then Briggs, you started speaking to me only. I am going to be a WI snow bird soon. Every video I watch you have me considering another place to live. I would never have thought about looking at Alabama, until now. Thanks for all the info, and entertainment!
Hey Briggs, there are lots of places in the USA worst off than Alabama!!! There's nothing wrong in living a slower pace, methodical life. From the sugary white beaches of the Gulf to the green forest mountain tops of the Appalachian Trail, Alabama has so much to offer. No city, county or state is perfect, but Alabama is a silent gem to behold!!
He has a big city bias. Not saying there is anything wrong with his opinion, but its a little condescending sometimes. But hey lets keep our little slice of heaven a secret.
A F.... The northbound start of the Appalachian Trail is Springer Mountain, Fannin County, Georgia. I am sure Alabama has some great trails just not the AT.
@@RandyLeftHandy Love your handle.. old CB talk... I would love to visit Alabama. Just struggling with the "you know what." Doing a tour of our beautiful states is a priority for me.. Stay safe my friend.
My husband has a stance on Alabama. Let everyone outside of Alabama continue to believe Alabama is “as awful as they say” so they don’t move here and mess it up!! Lol.
I agree, I'm from Mississippi and lived all over the south even in the Midwest. Besides Florida, Alabama comes in second to me for beauty and livability. I live in Hoover now and it has been the best place I ever live. Being near beautiful hills and mountains in one of the best Suburbs in the state in the middle of other major cities and beaches is a plus for me. Also the air quality is magnificent. Alabama has won me over, I'm sorry for listening to people that wasn't from here or never visit and only went off what other people said.
One, two, three Turn it up Big wheels keep on turnin' Carry me home to see my kin Singin' songs about the south-land I miss Alabama once again and I think it's a sin, yes Well, I heard Mister Young sing about her Well, I heard ol' Neil put her down Well, I hope Neil Young will remember A southern man don't need him around anyhow Sweet home Alabama Where the skies are so blue Sweet home Alabama Lord, I'm comin' home to you In Birmingham, they love the governor (boo-hoo-hoo) Now we all did what we could do Now Watergate does not bother me Does your conscience bother you? Tell the truth Sweet home Alabama Where the skies are so blue Sweet home Alabama (oh yeah) Lord, I'm comin' home to you Here I come, Alabama Oh, oh, oh Alabama, oh, oh, oh Alabama, oh, oh, oh Alabama, oh, oh, oh Alabama Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers And they've been known to pick a song or two (yes they do) Lord, they get me off so much They pick me up when I'm feelin' blue Now how about you? Sweet home Alabama Where the skies are so blue Sweet home Alabama Lord, I'm comin' home to you Sweet home Alabama (oh, sweet home) Where the skies are so blue And the governor's true Sweet home Alabama (Lordy) Lord, I'm comin' home to you, yeah, yeah Montgomery's got the answer
I live in Huntsville and I think it is nice. There are decent paying jobs with opportunities in engineering, science and Governor (mainly in defense). I retired recently and am weighing my options but may stay. affordable down here. They have vibrant nightlife and a great music scene. There.are many churches but not all are fire-breathing fundamentalist. They have a great music scene. But there are some things can be drawbacks. Winters are mild but if you hate summer don't come diwn here. If you are politically liberal weigh your options. . There are liberals here and I am a moderate to liberal person . However the overwhelming majority here are quite conservative. It doesn't bother me but if it bothers you it's best to stay in the North. And Briggs is right about the great food down here.
Less extreme liberalism, decent people, food, weather, cost of living.. I'm sitting 105ft from the beach in San Diego.. California is turning into a homeless encampment, crime is rampant, police aren't supported by Democrat nut case politicians. They are pushing the legalization of Pedophiles, 150 genders of Bullcrap, open borders are being flooding the place and the wicked Demoncrat Politicians are forcing people off their lands, pushing them to live like rats on top of one another to " Save" the planet with their Global Warming Dogcrap. Ironically the Founder of the Weather Channel Exposed the Agenda lived here👏😂 God Bless John Coleman when embarrassed CNN talking heads with Truth and Facts👏💪👍🇺🇸 Also the Politicians are trying to ban the sell of gas vehicles in 10 years!!!😳😆 China owns the Shipping Docs, and the Politicians. a small townhouse cost $500k!!! Seriously the only thing this place has is weather.. That's it..🎭🎠🎈😷🎪😎👍
They started that mask crap in Huntsville before the state did. And you had c19 testing lines out the ying yang in Huntsville. And you got 💩 load of homeless too, leaving trash and shopping carts everywhere. Starting to look like So Cal.
I'm not from Alabama---but I have history there. Several seasons with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (don't laugh, it's a top regional theatre in our country) and hubby and I happened to get married in Anniston in 1981. I enjoyed your video---you're right about the BBQ! It's soooo hot and humid in the summer though.
@@stevenmenottellyou7400 if being naked help i would walk around town naked in winter you can always put more on but you can't take less off that's the one downside to living in al over ca i have found is the weather
stop telling everyone how pretty, nice and beautiful our beaches are. yankees will buy up the place and raise prices. don't bring up our world class hospitals or talk about low prices.
Was planning on moving to Aix-en-Provence in the south of France but after watching this, Alabama seems like a great place to live. Ciao from Little Italy 🇮🇹 Montréal Québec
Alabama also has the best bass fishing in the country. It also has the most pro bass anglers from the state and hosted the most Bass Master Classics. Got out and catch a bass or two, or 50!
Guntersville, AL and its nearly 360 degree surrounding lake is my go to spot. Plus all my momma's relatives are from around there, so always got a place to stay 😉
I met a bunch of graduate students from Auburn University many years ago. They were good people, smart and enthusiastic. I stayed in touch with quite a few of them. Only one still lives in Alabama.
I love Alabama. I grew up visiting my father's mother, my granny and a lot of uncles and cousins living in Tuskegee. I am retiring at the of this year and I am stuck between Nevada and Alabama. I want peace and quiet as I live in Wisconsin, also need to get away from the winters here. I am looking, and hopefully I will choose wisely. Enjoyed the video.
You most likely won’t. A lot of people will tell you how awful and racist we are here because they “think they know” but they don’t know Jack! We’d be glad to have you and I do hope you enjoy your time here 😃♥️
I don't know, as someone who lived in both (me living near the good part of mississippi) mississippi is an absolute shit show, honestly lousiana closer to the awfulness of mississippi
Hellava lot better than MS. I know this from growing up in Moss Point, Pascagoula & Mobile. I liked Mobile the most out of the 3. I also have alot of family in Biloxi a Pensacola FL
Every state has both their pros and their cons. Oregon, where I've been wanting to leave for a decade, it does have diversity in landscapes, clean water and lots of it, and no sales tax. The cons, among them our corrupt government, more people are liberal here despite geographically mostly being conservative, income and property taxes are through the roof and the weather is cold and wet for more than half the year. Not to mention the protests as seen in the news. And yet so many keep moving here thus raising our cost of living. I'm really interested in moving to the South myself, especially if I win a big jackpot and can live off that even if I couldn't land a livable wage job and want to help other poor souls down there. 🌹
Im a traveling chef i lived in phoenix city Al for only a year but it was in ur face racist ..I would say hello,gm and go to local gas station they woulnt speak,i was like wow..being from philly which is crazy diverse everyone talks to everyone,i felt immensely unwelcomed.Maybe it was because i was from up north and my vibe was different idk.🤷🏽
They are so busy always trying to focus and say Alabama is a bad state only because thy always forget Mississippi and Arkansas exist...2 terrible states
Moon shining is still big all around the south. You can usually get a quart of flavored moonshine for $20-$30, depending which pocket of the south you are in. Usually 50-85% alcohol. Flavors including banana laffy taffy, apple pie, orange creme sickle, etc. However, white lightning will always be the king of moonshine. Growing up as a kid, my old county commissioner used to make the best white lightening in the entire county lol
There are now plenty of distilleries that market their products as "moonshine," but in contrast with actual moonshine, these products are quite above board, open, and legal. In my teens in rural Alabama, I met some actual "Thunder Road"-type moonshiners. These were not people you would want to hang with.
My little and I have been snowbirding since mid October and have been in AL for three weeks. We both love it! We're in Tuskegee and have seen Auburn, Opelika, and Montgomery so far. From what I can tell, AL continued to offer Constitutional freedoms during the plandemic just like much of TN. Plus, radon isn't as much of an issue here as it is throughout TN. So, terrific people, little radon, lots of museums and fossil hunting, plus some gorgeous coastline have me seriously thinking about moving here. The only thing terrifying me is the sheer volume of money their outgoing Senator has managed to appropriate for the government presence in Huntsville. Federal shenanigans in Oak Ridge, Memphis, and even Charlotte NC tell me that Huntsville will eventually pose problems that the locals probably won't be able to contain or even realize they should.
Me and my fiancé watch your videos all the time. We literally packed up all of our stuff and moved to Alabama lol we’re originally from Pennsylvania. Living in Winfield and we absolutely love it
@@mjnyc8655 That's not a problem in Gulfshores or Orange Beach, Alabama. Locals mainly use Dauphin Island as a offshore fishing destination not as much for swimming.
@@mjnyc8655 Dauphin Island isn’t the “nice beach” across Mobile bay in Baldwin County, the sand is like sugar and there aren’t any gas rigs spoiling the view. If you ever get back go to Orange beach.
My maternal Grandma and my paternal Grandpa were from Alabama. They both migrated north to the great state of Pennsylvania. They both married (not each other!) and raised families.
@@MoisesSolisLordOfAll not too big of city where you’re stuck in traffic, everything is easily accessible, beautiful scenery. I’d say it’s easily the best place to live in New Mexico.
My family is from Alabama and I’ve lived and visited there a million times, I love it. Everything he said was true. The schools were behind, but they had way better lunches than the northeast. I also have lived in New Mexico and I love it. Great place to live. You’ll love it.
If you ride motorcycles Alabama is heaven. You can ride year round and the entire state has wonderful back roads to ride. If you like to stay at Camp Grounds on your Biking adventure rides most are open year round. Best of all are people you meet that are friendly and helpful if you need it. Say you've dropped you bike, before you know it several Alabamians will stop and help you pick it up and will be honestly concerned about your health, which could have been the cause leading to the drop.
I remember snow in northern Alabama exactly 6 years ago. Drove thru a blizzard in Virginia just before that. By the time we got to Mobile it was almost T-shirt weather.
I will be anxious to see what happens to this video after February 2021. I currently live in Texas and we are of course experiencing Below Zero temperature, power outages, water problems and stuff. I know Alabama is doing the same thing. My cousin has a condo in Orange Beach, and loved it.
I've lived in Georgia, Virginia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alabama. Alabama is a great in some places and some not so much. Just like any other state. Cost of living is way lower than any other state I've lived in, and yes I've gained weight. You should have mentioned Milo's.
Lived in southern Alabama. Brown recluses, black widows and rattlesnakes everywhere on your house and in your yard. Gators in all the lakes. Even with all that, I loved it. Cheaper to live, nice people, swimming in the winter, gorgeous beaches...
@@ish7957 true. It's also a lethal force state. Love and cooperation amongst neighbors is precious and our most valuable trait. Be Blessed, shoot straight!!!
@@ish7957 it's obvious you have no clue about guns and gun laws. Majority of gun owners are good decent people. States with tougher gun laws have higher crime. Laws don't stop criminals for having a gun - cause the states with tougher gun laws - have left wing liberal jerks for government.
@@iamanovercomer3253 Higher crime? What kind of crime? Actually, states with relaxed gun laws have higher gun crime per capita. Facts over feelings, bud🤷🏽♂️
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs You're welcome. You deserve all of the support that anyone can get. How else do we get odd and funny stories with COVID-19 fears?
Thanks for doing a video on Alabama. If you could do another specifically on Mobile. I'm planning on moving there for college. While I've done my own research I'd like to hear your opinion
I grew up in Colorado Springs, lived in Oceanside CA, now in Phoenix and really considering moving to Huntsville. I'm 38 and I'm exhausted with the Hustle Culture in Arizona.
LOL. I live down by Gulf Shores and no one here says you will get used to the humidity. No house is that cheap, and the insurance from all the disasters we have is insane. No, people don't wake up one day and say Let's Move to Alabama. Unless it's the HSV. That's booming.
I live in Tuscaloosa Alabama. You are talking about the weather. You can go through all seasons in a week sometime. The heat is crazy. It can get so hot. You can't breathe. I hate summer here.
Briggs. Regarding pecans, I can tell you this: Southerners say “peh-CAHN”. Northerners say “PEE-can.” Nobody says “PEE-CAHN”. - Signed, born-a-Southerner-educated-up-North-ended-up-out-West. 😂
Thank you so much for sharing your information on Alabama. I really appreciate it. I’ve been trying to decide if I should stay or I should go. At least now I have more information to make a better informed decision. Really, thank you. I would welcome any more accurate facts about Alabama.
I’m from Connecticut and was raised in Massachusetts. I moved to Alabama and it was the best decision I have ever made the food is great the people are charming and the weather is always beautiful .. it’s not all beat down and bad like people make it seem I’m A black female and have made a lot of white friends and a lot of the older white people down here love me !! Don’t judge unless you’ve been here yourself . I live in a city in the outskirts of Birmingham called graysville 😌 it’s quiet has a lot of beautiful nature as does the whole state lol but I’m close to everything so when it’s time to have fun I’m not far from other states and cities ! No place like the south 🌸☀️✨🔥🏕
I was born and raised here (mobile) Thank you for the compliment about Alabama it always means a lot to me to hear someone compliment one compliment our state that comes from Up North
Thank you. Im from louisiana and im thinking about moving alabama and im a single female
I was born and raised in Birmingham as well and I agree with you its a nice state
I agree, I'm from Mississippi and lived all over the south even in the Midwest. Besides Florida, Alabama comes in second to me for beauty and livability. I live in Hoover now and it has been the best place I ever live. Being near beautiful hills and mountains in one of the best Suburbs in the state in the middle of other major cities and beaches is a plus for me. Also the air quality is magnificent. Alabama has won me over.
Alabama's great! I lived all my life in the Northeast, and I would never give up any of my memories I've made. Alabama's the state to live in!!
Just moved to Andalusia Alabama from California and it’s so gorgeous here best decision ever! So happy to raise my kids here♥️
I heard Straughn lost there playoff game to us this year. I'm from Cherokee County and I film for the football team. You guys played well and I'll give you credit. I wish your high school team good luck and hope you guys improve over time
Just moved to andalusia from Orlando Florida. And I 100% agree. Andalusia is a great town. Was funny seeing someone mention andalusia.
I have visited Alabama more than any other state on my trips to the USA. Indeed the have the best people I ever met!
Thank You..
I soooo agree!
Thank you sir
I love going to Dauphin Island.
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Thanks for shining a light on the good in my state. Alabama is beautiful in its wildlife, schools, parks, and its people.
Eh, the people are 50/50 here lol
Dont forget Mardi gras
Agreed
No mention of the animal
Abuse ?
Thank you for showing Alabama in a positive light. Definitely not perfect but it's not as bad as people make it out to be
Travis Wilson you are right.its beautiful here.
Keep the liberalsout
Alabama has beautiful beaches!!
The bipolar weather though...
I don't live in Alabama but have always thought it was very under rated it looks there are some very beautiful places
Thanks for this video. The 10 worst states bothered me a little it almost was telling people to flee the south. Living in the south isn’t horrible it just has to be “your thing” and the person has to have an open mind. This place isn’t fast or bright lights but we know how to have a small town good time.
Absolutely
I have moved from California to Ohio for 3 years and now I'm moving to North Carolina. I love the south, people are so nice and I have family there... I'm basically following my parents to live with them wherever they go, until I finish college to do whatever I want.... I just want to live near nature and have a big backyard where I can have my own garden... I want to plant a mango tree, I don't know where the heck I can do that but I'm guessing somewhere hot and humid
@@nikkinorman4254 That is awesome. Welcome to the SOUTH. Majority of us are nice, welcoming, and hospitable. And good luck with that Mango tree. I just discovered a neighbor growing grapes and they were good.
I’m from the Midwest (Missouri) & I enjoyed living in Alabama for the months I did. The South definitely better than the North
Honestly, the fact that there are fewer bright lights and slower paced really intrigues me. :)
Also, a lot of people don't realize that a large portion of NASA is in Huntsville along with space camp.
Not to mention Redstone Arsenal.
Yes, as a Huntsville resident, I can confirm. My grandpa worked for NASA, and both of my parents worked on Redstone Arsenal. I also went to space camp with my school.
And just over the hill is that place where all the unclaimed airline baggage goes. You can sometimes get good stuff for cheap.
I went there with my mom and bf, from California, last year. The space museum was awesome! Huntsville is a beautiful place.
My grandfather worked for NASA in Huntsville and growing up I went to space camp and the aviation challenge camp almost every summer as a kid
Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama. This is so true. Your segment about the food was so funny because it was 100 percent spot on. You haven't had banana pudding until you have had it made by somebody's grandma in Alabama
You ain't ever had a real meal till you got one made by a person in Alabama my Grandma made the ebst Biscuits, Chicken, bacon ETC.
I live a city away from Decatur, and it’s very nice in this area. Food is nice and it’s the best part of alabama imo
@@winnieway27 what city?
I've got to put my vote in. Positive video productions like this are WAY better and more interesting to me than the alternatives, such as bottom ten lists. Please, keep these up. Thank you!
SWEET HOME ALABAMA!
Where the skys are so blue sweet home Alabama lord I’m coming home to you, here I come, Alabama
@Big Dick Black quit hating on Alabama hater!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@Big Dick Black glad you have that opinion. Keep your as$ out. Thanks in advance
ROLL TIDE ROLL!
As my name says, I’ve been to all 50 states and Alabama is one of my favorites. I especially love the back roads and small towns. Most of the people I’ve met are real nice. New Englanders are always making fun of it, but they are clueless and I’m sure most have never been there.
That is what I've always said... people that make fun of my state prob have never been here & bought into the stereotypical BS others spout. We do pride ourselves on being friendly. I will talk a stranger's ears off if they let me😆 Most Alabama people will give you the shirt off their back & give you a meal. Invite you over to catch a football game or to church on Sunday. We also come together during hard times. Come visit anytime you like.
As long as you white🤣
@@tensecandy1086 How do you know I’m white? Try being nice to people and get the chip off your shoulder. You might be surprised.
@@tensecandy1086 I’m a black man and I love my home state of Alabama. ROLL TIDE!
We shouldn’t care what people think. Let’s not encourage anybody to move over here because they’re just gonna ruin it.
Yes, Alabama is close to a lot of many places that are interesting! You can take a weekend trip to many different Places! I visited Biloxi on a weekend getaway on fourth on July. It was nice and entertaining! I use to go to Atlanta and Get food, salon, and lottery! Alabama has no gambling but Tennessee state line isn't far. The jobs within skill sets are great .the people are nice and if you are rude you will be told about yourself! You will find the old things in life including trucks Coca Cola glass bottles and small gas stations that are ancient and still running so life can be simple. The LaND is beautiful and so are the horses
A few hours from the mountains and 4 to 5 hours from the beach. I moved here from Colorado and am very happy.
@@goldwater1984 what part of you don't mind saying? I lived in Huntsville and Birmingham
@@memyself4431 more small town. I go to bham for work.
So the best thing about it is it's easy to leave and get to other places 😆
@@MX-CO mountains low cost of living and growth opportunities nice place to raise children as long as they aren't around drugs and nasty folks
Nice, it finally happened! In my opinion Alabama is our most American state and is a hell of a lot better than states like New York, Illinois, and California.
Southern California is the best brah 🏄🏽♂️ 🌊 🌴 🤘🏽🤘🏽
I agree with you on that.
I've lived in all of those states. Alabama is alright. Lots to appreciate there. But the people in Illinois are great. The folks in upstate New York are alright too. But Alabama has much easier winters. *Addendum: California is nice, too, but expensive. Hard to generalize about such a big state, culture-wise though.
@@skywalk78none94 yeah i mean mass homelessness and people leaving in massive amounts really supports your point
You mean States that pay there way... another words... NOT WELFARE STATES!!!
Like Alabama is... and will always be!!!
and Red... Im sure your like... "what , I don't get it?"... your state always takes in more Federal $$$, than it pays in... AKA AS, a WELFARE STATE...
YOUR WELCOME... Tax Payers from non welfare States... like NY, Illinois, and Cally... we pull our own weight... pay the band... and don't Belly Ache like you Illiterates!!!! you can look up the word, illiterate, in a book called, a "dictionary"... Im sure there's 1 or 2 of those, in Alabama!!!...??? Oh, and economies in the States you mentioned... are Exponentially(don't bother looking up)...better than Alabama's!!! going back decades/ centuries...
Edit.... I just noticed that "Beau", agrees with you... Im sure Buffurd and Betty Lou will chime in soon to support "ya'll" too... once they get back to there trailer, with some "fixins", bought with "them there food stamps"...
Lived & worked in Birmingham for the past 2 years--it's great!
Very affordable ($979/mo for a 1 BR with downtown view), lots of breweries, a whole bunch of snazzy cocktail bars, never had a commute longer than 10 minutes to work, great live music scene (or at least there was pre-March 2020), & the restaurants here will really surprise you.
Not just your cliché barbecue places, either--I'm talking about really good seafood (Hot & Hot and Automatic are both excellent), French (Bottega), pizza (Slice is kickass), and some great Indian places (Bay Leaf in Five Points!). AND there's lots of places to get outside! Vulcan Trail is great, Red Mountain Park is 15 minutes from downtown, Ruffner is 20 minutes, Oak Mountain is 25.
Critiques? Not the most walkable place--you'll need a car. Biking is very dangerous if you're not on a trail or in a bike lane. The drivers here are pretty atrocious in & around the city. There's a noticeable litter problem here, too--it's just not enforced. There are without a doubt sketchy neighborhoods I wouldn't venture to. Crime is bad in a few pockets of the city, but overall, trends have gone down in the past 5ish years.
Overall, Birmingham is worth checking it out if you're trying to escape to a Southern city that isn't named Nashville or Atlanta!
I just moved to Lincoln Alabama December 15, 2020 and my insurance rates dropped 60%!
@Big Dick Black My quality of life dropped when I moved north.
@Big Dick Black your name got me lmmfao
@Big Dick Black Lincoln is actually on Lake logan Martin witch has million dollar lake houses. Not a bad place to live at all.
Lol I work at waffle house in Lincoln wonder if I've waited on you
@@chickenlittle6756 not being a weirdo but I think u did lol! I thought I recognized u ! Small world !
Alabama native here. One thing that is so accurate about Alabama is the food. Alabamian's center every event around the amazing food, especially the BBQ. And yes, food is always served in LARGE quantities. I think their greatest fear is running out of food at their parties.
Yes, I imagine Sand Hill Cranes legs aren't good for chicken wings... 😂😂😂😂
Is that supposed to be funny
I moved to northern Alabama this past December. I planned the move for 2 years. Did a lot of research. I love it here and I am a Jersey Girl from South Jersey.
Welcome! 😃♥️
@@leannjent51
I too am on my way to Alabama (Huntsville). I’m a Jersey Girl too. I am so looking forward to the move.
Omg I'm from Central Jersey. Thinking about movibg to Alabama currently!!
A few things to add:
- Alabama is beautiful, and I don't even like the beaches. Covered in trees, and the Appalachians begin in the NE.
- Birmingham and Hunstville are great mid-size cities to live in that are educated, scenic (including mountains), and hip.
- Statistics paint a broad picture. Move to many cities or small towns and you will find that you can get a great public education.
Dont forget Mardi gras
Terrible public education. I’m 23 and can’t tie my shoes or do taxes
@@wescald that’s just on you
@@NickSabanOfficial i love Alabama bc all my sisters live here and my cousins 🥹
lol. You didn,t learn much..did you😂😅@wescald
I’m living in New York, but when I was watching this video, I feel that I must change. How beautiful country!!!!
Well, Briggs, I do declare...you are evolving. I couldn't believe what I was hearing you say. You did not bash Alabama, a great Southern state! Although I'm a Texan, I had the great pleasure of living in Sweet Home Alabama for a few years.
And Alabama lives Texas and all things Texas. What a great state. What two great states! My sweetie was a Texan. And he was a true southern gentleman who was devoted to his Alabama gal. His great granddad was Capt. Jack Coffee Hays. Greatness runs in the family. God bless Texas! I hope you’re doing well in this bad weather.
@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 Ma'am, thank you for your kind words and your concern. Yes, we will get through this cold spell. All the best to you and Sweet Home Alabama!
If you're on the fence about moving to Alabama, just do it! It's always easier said than done but it's definitely worth it. Everything was mentioned except how friendly EVERYONE is. I can't tell you how many conversations start with just asking "how y'all doin" then it doesn't end, next thing ya know you're having bbq and drinking a beer 🍻
I keep hearing this but as a brown skin, bold woman, I have to be careful where I go. I lived in Coy,AL which was good but I was with a cowboy :)….
I am moving in a week. Can't wait!!
@@AWholeVibe96 All you have do is google thé racial demographics.
@@sherrisolomon2843 I googled demographics and turned out I can only afford black neighborhoods where no one wants to live. I’m white 😒
How would you say dothan is? My family is from southern Oregon and we're over the west coast and want something new. We're looking for a safe small town for our daughter to grownup in. Some insight would be amazing or other recommend towns
I've lived in north Alabama my whole life and despite what people think when they move here if you grow up here you no it's not the best place in the world but home is home it's our Dixieland of life and despite what people say we love it here
Even i as a non-American guy love your state😍
It's more American than some other states, it's a real southern state and should be appreciated.
I plan to moves to Gulf Shores with my family out of Michigan, its nice to know why AL is a good state! Thank you! In fact, i also thank Alabama is also one of the best states in the nation.
Definitely the best state in the country!
Gulf shores is mostly a nice place with middle class clean good people. Sadly, I witnessed some ghetto people visiting the area, probably from the ghetto of mobile Alabama, during spring of 2023 and one of them pulled a gun and shot killed somebody in the intersection of the main gulf shore beach by “The Hangout” restaurant.
Yeah, their wildlife is diverse; they even have insects large enough to ride on.
ROTFLMAO 👏😂
Not to mention their lousy healthcare and education.
😭🤣
@@JonTheVGNerd Education's only ranked low because they don't teach chinese
😂😂
The South rocks. It really does. Not everywhere, but if you do your homework, you could do a lot worse.
Go back to bed Hillary
If you are retired and healthy, it’s really the best place to live
@Sal Spencer not cities
Not if you're black...
As I go on, this Michigan Man agrees more and more. Red always originates right and correct and Alabama seems like a fine place.
Please do videos like this for every state!!! I know you already have some but updated ones would be awesome! Love your channel 👌🏼
Want to retire in Gulf Shores. Beautiful white sand beaches, low cost of living and 30-45 minutes from Pensacola if you want some city life. My best friend already has moved there.
It's great. Not only that but daphne and mobile are even closer and they got a lot going on to.
I lived in Mobile for 10 AMAZING years. I LOVED living there. Sadly, we had to move back home to Enterprise, Alabama to help an elderly family member.
Cross the border to Florida, you will save a fortune on sales tax, and income taxes.
Alabama has got some great places like Huntsville! Awesome space connection there.
Awesome! 🙂
Mardi gras
🌸Jubilee is awesome🌸 It only happens in Alabama!!🌸I have lived in Calif,Texas, Illinois and Alabama. I LOVE Alabama❤️❤️Excellent quality of life, it's all about choices and location.🌸Daphne, Fairhope awesome place to raise a family🌸It's beautiful and affordable❤️
From the Eastern Shore, so I agree. It is very nice. 💙
I live in Daphne...just bought a very nice house...I LOVE IT!!!
@@kelliebarr1317 so glad you like it :)
Regarding cranes: “Their legs aren’t even good for chicken wings”? How about their wings? But agreed, shouldn’t be hunted.
Look up ribeye in the sky
@@johngalt2723 you beat me to it
"If you age not a fan of cold, you will like it here" final last words. We had snow 2 or 3 days ago lol
You in alabama
Not in all parts tho I'm central alabama we don't get snow much we get every 3 years
@@Str3chworld you live in Birmingham?
@@CollinWestland nah but I got people up there
Yeah we sure did, and temps lower than 20 degrees too.
You got this one right! War Eagle! Auburn University was ranked the 5th toughest Universities to make an A in the nation. Auburn, Alabama has also been ranked in the top 10 cities to retire in the nation by Newsweek.
Loved every minute at Auburn
I was loving this video, even thinking I could consider visiting this state. Then Briggs, you started speaking to me only. I am going to be a WI snow bird soon. Every video I watch you have me considering another place to live. I would never have thought about looking at Alabama, until now. Thanks for all the info, and entertainment!
Lol, I am from Wisconsin looking to move south.
Hey Briggs, there are lots of places in the USA worst off than Alabama!!! There's nothing wrong in living a slower pace, methodical life. From the sugary white beaches of the Gulf to the green forest mountain tops of the Appalachian Trail, Alabama has so much to offer. No city, county or state is perfect, but Alabama is a silent gem to behold!!
He has a big city bias. Not saying there is anything wrong with his opinion, but its a little condescending sometimes. But hey lets keep our little slice of heaven a secret.
A F.... The northbound start of the Appalachian Trail is Springer Mountain, Fannin County, Georgia. I am sure Alabama has some great trails just not the AT.
@@pinkpeony2056 I was thinking the same thing. We do have a massive State Park called Bankhead that's just incredible.
@@RandyLeftHandy Love your handle.. old CB talk... I would love to visit Alabama. Just struggling with the "you know what." Doing a tour of our beautiful states is a priority for me.. Stay safe my friend.
My husband has a stance on Alabama. Let everyone outside of Alabama continue to believe Alabama is “as awful as they say” so they don’t move here and mess it up!! Lol.
I agree, I'm from Mississippi and lived all over the south even in the Midwest. Besides Florida, Alabama comes in second to me for beauty and livability. I live in Hoover now and it has been the best place I ever live. Being near beautiful hills and mountains in one of the best Suburbs in the state in the middle of other major cities and beaches is a plus for me. Also the air quality is magnificent. Alabama has won me over, I'm sorry for listening to people that wasn't from here or never visit and only went off what other people said.
One, two, three
Turn it up
Big wheels keep on turnin'
Carry me home to see my kin
Singin' songs about the south-land
I miss Alabama once again and I think it's a sin, yes
Well, I heard Mister Young sing about her
Well, I heard ol' Neil put her down
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
A southern man don't need him around anyhow
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama
Lord, I'm comin' home to you
In Birmingham, they love the governor (boo-hoo-hoo)
Now we all did what we could do
Now Watergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you?
Tell the truth
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama (oh yeah)
Lord, I'm comin' home to you
Here I come, Alabama
Oh, oh, oh
Alabama, oh, oh, oh
Alabama, oh, oh, oh
Alabama, oh, oh, oh
Alabama
Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
And they've been known to pick a song or two (yes they do)
Lord, they get me off so much
They pick me up when I'm feelin' blue
Now how about you?
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama
Lord, I'm comin' home to you
Sweet home Alabama (oh, sweet home)
Where the skies are so blue
And the governor's true
Sweet home Alabama (Lordy)
Lord, I'm comin' home to you, yeah, yeah
Montgomery's got the answer
The greatest meme ever
God bless the Swampers and Muscle Shoals and all the talent and love at Fame Studios.
RIP Rick Hall.
@@nikkiwilder660 And God Bless Mr. Ronnie Van Zant!
I live in Huntsville and I think it is nice. There are decent paying jobs with opportunities in engineering, science and Governor (mainly in defense). I retired recently and am weighing my options but may stay. affordable down here. They have vibrant nightlife and a great music scene. There.are many churches but not all are fire-breathing fundamentalist. They have a great music scene. But there are some things can be drawbacks. Winters are mild but if you hate summer don't come diwn here. If you are politically liberal weigh your options. . There are liberals here and I am a moderate to liberal person . However the overwhelming majority here are quite conservative. It doesn't bother me but if it bothers you it's best to stay in the North. And Briggs is right about the great food down here.
Less extreme liberalism, decent people, food, weather, cost of living.. I'm sitting 105ft from the beach in San Diego.. California is turning into a homeless encampment, crime is rampant, police aren't supported by Democrat nut case politicians. They are pushing the legalization of Pedophiles, 150 genders of Bullcrap, open borders are being flooding the place and the wicked Demoncrat Politicians are forcing people off their lands, pushing them to live like rats on top of one another to " Save" the planet with their Global Warming Dogcrap. Ironically the Founder of the Weather Channel Exposed the Agenda lived here👏😂 God Bless John Coleman when embarrassed CNN talking heads with Truth and Facts👏💪👍🇺🇸 Also the Politicians are trying to ban the sell of gas vehicles in 10 years!!!😳😆 China owns the Shipping Docs, and the Politicians. a small townhouse cost $500k!!! Seriously the only thing this place has is weather.. That's it..🎭🎠🎈😷🎪😎👍
They started that mask crap in Huntsville before the state did. And you had c19 testing lines out the ying yang in Huntsville. And you got 💩 load of homeless too, leaving trash and shopping carts everywhere. Starting to look like So Cal.
I like it here. Only gripe is that the sales tax is terrible
We should nuke al taxes.
And that dang gas tax Meemaw Ivey approved.
I'm not from Alabama---but I have history there. Several seasons with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (don't laugh, it's a top regional theatre in our country) and hubby and I happened to get married in Anniston in 1981. I enjoyed your video---you're right about the BBQ! It's soooo hot and humid in the summer though.
I LOVE the Shakespeare Festival. I've seen a few plays there, and I've been to the museum a few times as well. Good place for feeding ducks also.
Get Naked with some friends, find a shade tree, load the ice chest with your favorite brew and a nice breeze or fan and life is good!
@@stevenmenottellyou7400 if being naked help i would walk around town naked in winter you can always put more on but you can't take less off that's the one downside to living in al over ca i have found is the weather
And you can go to "Floribama" for the mullet throw.
That's "Mullet Toss."
@@robhoffman2070 It's been a few years. Is it still there and do they still do it?
@@traceytrotter9934 from what I understand not since covid
@@samantharicherson9780 Thank you! Good to know it's still there. :)
Oh goddamn.
Went to college in Alabama. Great place .
Three more years before retirement and heading to Bama. ROLL TIDE!!!
I think Alabama will do much better in the coming years
stop telling everyone how pretty, nice and beautiful our beaches are. yankees will buy up the place and raise prices. don't bring up our world class hospitals or talk about low prices.
my great grandma makes the best grits
Born n raised on grits smothered in sweet butter. YUM!
@@lillygardens1 i love the lumpy ones with butter and sugar
Yall making me hungry!😫
@@invaderzim1265 lol
My dad makes them good too
Was planning on moving to Aix-en-Provence in the south of France but after watching this, Alabama seems like a great place to live.
Ciao from Little Italy 🇮🇹 Montréal Québec
Mobile impressed me as Alabama's version of New Orleans, albeit in miniature.
Mobile claims Mardi Gras began in their city.
Mobile. Road Town USA, more traffic lights per capita than any other town. Airport Boulevard is a nightmare!
@Brady Jackson because it did...everybody thinks new Orleans made mardi gras...truth is it was started in mobile...do your research
LOVE Mobile
Alabama also has the best bass fishing in the country. It also has the most pro bass anglers from the state and hosted the most Bass Master Classics. Got out and catch a bass or two, or 50!
Eufaula, AL is the bass fishing capital of the world.
@@ryanknight5203 Oh yeah!
Guntersville, AL and its nearly 360 degree surrounding lake is my go to spot. Plus all my momma's relatives are from around there, so always got a place to stay 😉
Just don't eat them cause Alabama is top 3 in the nation for polluted water.
I live in Huntsville. The Tennessee River and Lake Guntersville are close by. If you like fishing, northern Alabama is a good place for that.
One thing I learned about Alabama while in the Army ........ FIRE ANTS
Fire Ants don’t play
Try Ft Irwin
I met a bunch of graduate students from Auburn University many years ago. They were good people, smart and enthusiastic. I stayed in touch with quite a few of them. Only one still lives in Alabama.
Bravo! You did good. A little humor with a lot of positives. oh, You forgot NASA. 🌛🌗🚀🚀🚀🛸🛸 tyvm 😄
That was sweet! Alabama deserved this video. It gets way too much bad press.
I love Alabama. I grew up visiting my father's mother, my granny and a lot of uncles and cousins living in Tuskegee. I am retiring at the of this year and I am stuck between Nevada and Alabama. I want peace and quiet as I live in Wisconsin, also need to get away from the winters here. I am looking, and hopefully I will choose wisely. Enjoyed the video.
Where'd you go
Hopefully I don’t experience any racial issues after I move there. Because Alabama looks amazing compared to California.
You won’t. The racists are in California
You most likely won’t. A lot of people will tell you how awful and racist we are here because they “think they know” but they don’t know Jack! We’d be glad to have you and I do hope you enjoy your time here 😃♥️
Thank you for the video! Relocating to Alabama from NYC and I’m getting puzzled faces 😩😂…love the small town feel and neighbors knowing each other
Same here lol let me know how it goes for you!
The people are by far the best part!
I’m an Auburn grad! AUsome engineering program. Loved my undergrad experience there. War Eagle!! I very much enjoyed AL when I lived there for 8 yrs.
1. It’s a tad bit better than Mississippi.
lol
1.1 it's better than New Jersey
I don't know, as someone who lived in both (me living near the good part of mississippi) mississippi is an absolute shit show, honestly lousiana closer to the awfulness of mississippi
Hellava lot better than MS. I know this from growing up in Moss Point, Pascagoula & Mobile. I liked Mobile the most out of the 3. I also have alot of family in Biloxi a Pensacola FL
@@jamesbraun9842 statistically, Alabama is worse in every single way except for cost of living.
Briggs: “Alabama is one of the worst states in 2021”
Briggs 3 days later: “Why you should move to Alabama!”
Every state has both their pros and their cons. Oregon, where I've been wanting to leave for a decade, it does have diversity in landscapes, clean water and lots of it, and no sales tax. The cons, among them our corrupt government, more people are liberal here despite geographically mostly being conservative, income and property taxes are through the roof and the weather is cold and wet for more than half the year. Not to mention the protests as seen in the news. And yet so many keep moving here thus raising our cost of living.
I'm really interested in moving to the South myself, especially if I win a big jackpot and can live off that even if I couldn't land a livable wage job and want to help other poor souls down there. 🌹
@@UnicornDreamsPastelSkies
Cone to Alabama! You’ll love it, and the people here will make you right at home from day one.
Im a traveling chef i lived in phoenix city Al for only a year but it was in ur face racist ..I would say hello,gm and go to local gas station they woulnt speak,i was like wow..being from philly which is crazy diverse everyone talks to everyone,i felt immensely unwelcomed.Maybe it was because i was from up north and my vibe was different idk.🤷🏽
He did his research that's why
They are so busy always trying to focus and say Alabama is a bad state only because thy always forget Mississippi and Arkansas exist...2 terrible states
The leash comment from the cab driver was HILARIOUS! Sounds like a fun cab driver to me. Thanks for sharing that story.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs if I ever go to Alabama, I want a cab ride with him! We can conversate about reading, comprehending and his dog!
Despite poverty and lack of jobs outside of Huntsville, Alabama is a great state, with the people, nature and food being the best part
Birmingham has the lowest unemployment rate of any major metro in the country.
Roll Tide Roll 🏈 the home of college football championships !
Huntsville was just named the #1 most livable city in the US!
Great video, will be moving to Alabama within the next 2 or 3 months, or sooner!
Safe journey! Hope you love it here 🐦🌈
@@GGiblet Thank You, I am sure I will, actually I KNOW I will
Where are you moving to?
@@leticiaurbach1720 Hi, I am moving to Dothan. Was able to get a job transfer with Rural King.
How do you like it so far?
Please tell me why Mardi Gras wasn’t mentioned lol
Mobile is barely mentioned in the entire video. They didn’t even mention the University of South Alabama when it comes to football teams.
Mardi gras is awesome
Moon shining is still big all around the south. You can usually get a quart of flavored moonshine for $20-$30, depending which pocket of the south you are in. Usually 50-85% alcohol. Flavors including banana laffy taffy, apple pie, orange creme sickle, etc. However, white lightning will always be the king of moonshine. Growing up as a kid, my old county commissioner used to make the best white lightening in the entire county lol
There are now plenty of distilleries that market their products as "moonshine," but in contrast with actual moonshine, these products are quite above board, open, and legal. In my teens in rural Alabama, I met some actual "Thunder Road"-type moonshiners. These were not people you would want to hang with.
This is my dream state, wish I had money to move there. Last place left in America.
My little and I have been snowbirding since mid October and have been in AL for three weeks. We both love it! We're in Tuskegee and have seen Auburn, Opelika, and Montgomery so far. From what I can tell, AL continued to offer Constitutional freedoms during the plandemic just like much of TN. Plus, radon isn't as much of an issue here as it is throughout TN. So, terrific people, little radon, lots of museums and fossil hunting, plus some gorgeous coastline have me seriously thinking about moving here. The only thing terrifying me is the sheer volume of money their outgoing Senator has managed to appropriate for the government presence in Huntsville. Federal shenanigans in Oak Ridge, Memphis, and even Charlotte NC tell me that Huntsville will eventually pose problems that the locals probably won't be able to contain or even realize they should.
Me and my fiancé watch your videos all the time. We literally packed up all of our stuff and moved to Alabama lol we’re originally from Pennsylvania. Living in Winfield and we absolutely love it
I live in Huntsville, Alabama
How is it? I am considering a move from Atlanta. I visited a few years ago and loved it. But that was a brief stay.
@@terrancesneed3757 I loved it there. I worked for Boeing, If I could get another contract to go back, I would.
I live in Huntsville too.
Briggs & team, thank you so much 😊❤ I loved this! It really made me smile.
YOU DO NOT GET USED TO THE HUMIDITY. EVER. It's gross.
40 year Floridian here. By September I'm ready for the heat and humidity to go away. Still wouldn't live a anywhere else
@@johnschnellbach986 I hibernate all summer. I'm not about to die out in that heat.
Jersey shore native, it's three seasons, hot, humid, freezing
I've lived in the South all my life, and I still haven't gotten used to it.
I absolutely love it here. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else in the country other than Alabama
I heard the beaches are great in Alabama.
I recall visiting Dauphin Island, south of Mobile. The beach is nice, but offshore drilling and production platforms spoil the seaside view somewhat.
@@mjnyc8655 That's not a problem in Gulfshores or Orange Beach, Alabama.
Locals mainly use Dauphin Island as a offshore fishing destination not as much for swimming.
@@mjnyc8655 dauphin has the softest sand and so white
Very clean I love me my wife and 2 kids 😍
@@mjnyc8655 Dauphin Island isn’t the “nice beach” across Mobile bay in Baldwin County, the sand is like sugar and there aren’t any gas rigs spoiling the view. If you ever get back go to Orange beach.
My maternal Grandma and my paternal Grandpa were from Alabama. They both migrated north to the great state of Pennsylvania. They both married (not each other!) and raised families.
If you are a veteran, you get into Fort Morgan for free, cool!
Yep Southern humor. And it is a life experience. You all a dandy. Thinkin so.
New Mexico next, please. I'll be moving there by the end of the year, and some reassurance would come nicely.
Where do you plan to move to in New Mexico.?
@@taylorsharifzadeh6031 Near las cruces, for grad school purposes.
@@MoisesSolisLordOfAll not too big of city where you’re stuck in traffic, everything is easily accessible, beautiful scenery. I’d say it’s easily the best place to live in New Mexico.
My family is from Alabama and I’ve lived and visited there a million times, I love it. Everything he said was true. The schools were behind, but they had way better lunches than the northeast. I also have lived in New Mexico and I love it. Great place to live. You’ll love it.
You are going there and people are running away from there. Not much jobs there.
Schools are best around Huntsville. Alabama is an undiscovered gem of south.
If you ride motorcycles Alabama is heaven. You can ride year round and the entire state has wonderful back roads to ride. If you like to stay at Camp Grounds on your Biking adventure rides most are open year round. Best of all are people you meet that are friendly and helpful if you need it. Say you've dropped you bike, before you know it several Alabamians will stop and help you pick it up and will be honestly concerned about your health, which could have been the cause leading to the drop.
I’m not a rider....but next time you’re close take Alabama state hiway 25 east out of Leeds
02-15-2021 snow in Alabama today!!! 😳🤭👍
Yep! lol
I remember snow in northern Alabama exactly 6 years ago. Drove thru a blizzard in Virginia just before that. By the time we got to Mobile it was almost T-shirt weather.
Not in Montgomery :(
Not down in Enterprise.
I will be anxious to see what happens to this video after February 2021. I currently live in Texas and we are of course experiencing Below Zero temperature, power outages, water problems and stuff. I know Alabama is doing the same thing. My cousin has a condo in Orange Beach, and loved it.
I've lived in Georgia, Virginia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alabama. Alabama is a great in some places and some not so much. Just like any other state. Cost of living is way lower than any other state I've lived in, and yes I've gained weight. You should have mentioned Milo's.
The Alabama Tourist Council should buy the rights to use it. Great video.
Lived in southern Alabama. Brown recluses, black widows and rattlesnakes everywhere on your house and in your yard. Gators in all the lakes. Even with all that, I loved it. Cheaper to live, nice people, swimming in the winter, gorgeous beaches...
Did you say snakes? 😳
"Where learning to read is optional" could be the motto of quite a few places. XD
@Sal Spencer most of the illiteracy is in your big cities
Like optional to read english in Commifornia.
@@joshuagarner1654 most of the inbreeding goes on there too. When over half the population has no idea who their dad is.It's bound to happen
@@clayton5584 I don't want a bunch of left wing loons moving here we enough already
The bonus ending was super compelling! Thanks Briggs. Great work.
I live in Alabama and I love it here
I live in Alabama and I love it.
Most importantly it's an open carry state. Criminals live in fear!
Alabama still has crime. The criminals just open carry 🤷🏽♂️
@@ish7957 true. It's also a lethal force state. Love and cooperation amongst neighbors is precious and our most valuable trait. Be Blessed, shoot straight!!!
Yea
@@ish7957 it's obvious you have no clue about guns and gun laws. Majority of gun owners are good decent people. States with tougher gun laws have higher crime. Laws don't stop criminals for having a gun - cause the states with tougher gun laws - have left wing liberal jerks for government.
@@iamanovercomer3253 Higher crime? What kind of crime? Actually, states with relaxed gun laws have higher gun crime per capita. Facts over feelings, bud🤷🏽♂️
I was in northern Alabama a couple of years ago , Guntersville area . Was very nice and the people were so friendly .
Yep, and some even had teeth.
@@robhoffman2070 well even if they lacked teeth at least they had manners
might want to learn what those are
The cab driver + leash story tops them all for oddity and hilarity. Good stuff from Briggs!
Thanks
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs You're welcome. You deserve all of the support that anyone can get. How else do we get odd and funny stories with COVID-19 fears?
As far as number three, you ain't needn Schoolin just some good learning hands on how we do it in the south, your content 🤙😜 it's great!
Thanks for doing a video on Alabama. If you could do another specifically on Mobile. I'm planning on moving there for college. While I've done my own research I'd like to hear your opinion
Mobile is a great place to live! Good luck to you on your school plans 🌞
I lived in Mobile 10 years. It is a truly amazing place. If it gets in your blood, it will always be a place in your heart.
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback
I grew up in Colorado Springs, lived in Oceanside CA, now in Phoenix and really considering moving to Huntsville. I'm 38 and I'm exhausted with the Hustle Culture in Arizona.
Looking forward to your next video...
" 250 Reasons Not To Live In Alabama"
LOL. I live down by Gulf Shores and no one here says you will get used to the humidity. No house is that cheap, and the insurance from all the disasters we have is insane. No, people don't wake up one day and say Let's Move to Alabama. Unless it's the HSV. That's booming.
Sand Hill Cran is called the Ribeye in the sky. It's some of the best fast on earth you have to try it.
I live in Tuscaloosa Alabama. You are talking about the weather. You can go through all seasons in a week sometime. The heat is crazy. It can get so hot. You can't breathe. I hate summer here.
Briggs. Regarding pecans, I can tell you this: Southerners say “peh-CAHN”. Northerners say “PEE-can.” Nobody says “PEE-CAHN”. - Signed, born-a-Southerner-educated-up-North-ended-up-out-West. 😂
I live in southeast Alabama and I definitely say pee-chan.
Thank you so much for sharing your information on Alabama. I really appreciate it. I’ve been trying to decide if I should stay or I should go. At least now I have more information to make a better informed decision. Really, thank you. I would welcome any more accurate facts about Alabama.