There are certain combinations of words that simply do not work. Phrases which, when uttered, immediately create confusion. Examples of these kinds of phrases are, "There are no delays to O'hare today," or "Fisher is under it, and he makes the catch," or, "Higa shoots, it hits the post and in!" Thanx to our new friend we can now add the phrase, "fine southern cuisine," to our list of non-sensical statements.
Italians and French people have fine cuisine. Southerners do not. Fine cuisine consists of filet mignon, smoked partridge, salmon pate, and boiled lobster. Therefore, unless your definition includes fried chicken, grits, pork rinds, and chewing tobacco, it is impossible to pronounce the phrase, "fine Southern cuisine," with a straight face. This having been said I have eaten several fine meals in the South, all of them at restaurants specializing in the fine cuisine of some other region. There's nothing quite as entertaining as listening to a Southerner sitting in a Spanish or Italian restaurant and trying to pronounce the names on the menu...
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You, my dear, have obviously not been to a quality southern restaurant. Today, for example, I had a wonderful southern meal from SNOB with sweet tea of course(SNOB: Slightly North of Broad...a Charleston restaurant. One of many serving the traditional southern cuisine.) This point could be argued until the day is done, but until you have actually tried the food you have no grounds on which to argue.
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