It's Official: These Are The Most Unpopular Foods In Every Southern State

Some will surprise you.

We feel it hard and resolutely when Southerners decide they don't like something. We won't budge for life if we ever commit to a college football rivalry. And if thousands of people in your state declare a specific food to be universally hated, it's really something. The now since lapsed dating app that connected people based on their mutual dislike for certain things (ranging everywhere from pop culture celebrities to personality traits to food preferences), Hater compiled data that shows the type of food most hated by users and separated the findings by state. 

The results determined every state's most disliked foods—some will undoubtedly surprise you. What do Kentuckians have against a particular popular dip? Why do Louisianans loathe a specific type of cookie? Read on to find out. Here are the most hated foods in every Southern state.

After learning what every Southerner hates to eat, check out the most iconic dishes from every Southern state.

Alabama: Chipotle

We know what this is about—Chipotle's interesting take on cheese dip. It's akin to nacho cheese. Alabamians want melty white cheese dip on their Tex-Mex, and that's about it.

Arkansas: Cilantro

This herb is louder than most. We'll give them that. Regarding the spice cabinet, flat-leaf parsley or oregano is more innocent than cilantro.

Delaware: Hawaiian Pizza

In Delaware, there's only one type of pizza that matters: Grotto Pizza. This pizza is known for its characteristic swirl of pizza sauce on top of the cheese. While Hawaiian pizza might not be for all Delaware residents, something everyone will be able to agree on is our Pull-Apart Pizza Bread.

Florida: Licorice

Between black licorice or Red Vines, we're choosing the chewy ropes every time, but Florida residents want nothing to do with licorice at all. Who knows, they may be more of the gummy bear type.

Georgia: Tuna Salad

While Georgians enjoy their fill of mayo-based salads—chicken, pimiento cheese, and egg, to name a few—tuna is not included. To their defense, tuna salad can be a little dicey (and smelly).

Kentucky: Hummus

What did chickpeas ever do to Kentuckians? Hummus apparently does not pass as a "real" dip in Bourbon Country. For those who favor hummus, try this Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus to add some Southern flavor to this creamy dip.

Louisiana: Cookies With Raisins

Louisiana residents will agree if you feel there's no bigger betrayal than finding dried-up grapes instead of chocolate chips in a cookie. Forget about a beloved oatmeal raisin cookie. Try Barbara Bush's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies for those who prefer a classic chocolate chip.

Maryland: The Corner Piece Of A Brownie

If you're in the camp that loves the extra crispy corner of the brownie pan, don't move to Maryland. Maybe these Ultimate Dark Chocolate Brownies would change Maryland residents' minds.

Mississippi: Sour Cream

Regarding this hatred, we can only assume that Mississippians are hyper-loyal to mayonnaise. It'd be a shame to miss out on this Sour Cream Pound Cake.

Missouri: The Last Bite Of A Hot Dog

All good things must come to an end, even a ballpark hot dog. And that's an unfortunate moment for Missourians. The last bite of a Sloppy Cola Joe Dog may change their feelings toward that last bite.

North Carolina: Cottage Cheese

To some, this chunky dairy product looks like milk gone sour—plus, it doesn't taste like much to boot. Spice up the cottage cheese flavor with this Lime Gelatin And Cottage Cheese Salad.

Oklahoma: Veggie Burgers

Oklahoma—a state full of cattle ranches—doesn't mess with a veggie burger or even a  Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce. Why waste a fresh hamburger bun?

South Carolina: Matcha Tea

South Carolinians like their tea sweet, and that's the end of the road. No frothy, bright green tea is allowed, no matter how healthy it is.

Tennessee: Foraged Food

Random? Yes. Justified? Tennesseans believe so. It's undoubtedly hard to forage a nice bucket of hot chicken and a skillet of cornbread in the wilderness.

Texas: Steak Cooked Well-Done

Because no Texan would disgrace a good cut of steak like that, and, frankly, no Southerner should, either. For a full-flavor, juicy, bone-in steak without needing to go to a restaurant, try the Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak.

Virginia: Dabbing Pizza Grease With A Napkin

You might as well go all in if you're eating greasy pizza. While we get the sentiment, this dislike is oddly specific. (Here's a loophole: Homemade pizza isn't nearly as greasy as delivery!)

West Virginia: Tofu

West Virginians agree on one thing: Nothing should pretend to be meat. That's like sweetening your pitcher of tea with artificial packets. Perhaps this spice-coated tofu sandwich marinated in a beer-based would make them a fan.

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