Nothing says Redneck like a Florida Flea Market

On Saturday we set off to take the boys to a horse farm to feed the horses. Only the directions we printed out were wrong, so not to make the trip a complete loss we ended up here…A Florida flea market (aka “redneck country”)

Now, if you were to wave a confederate flag in the Midwest it would be severely frowned upon and considered not so politically correct (don’t they know they lost that war?) Not in FL, they are everywhere, and are even a fashion statement. Just another reason I need to move ASAP. This was a cultural experience to say the least. I walked around the whole time with my mouth hanging open (I figured it helped me fit in more). Here is a taste of what you can find at a FL flea market (some of the pictures are not the best, because rednecks are not big fans of you taking pictures of them, and their “stuff”.)

You can find everything you would need to accessorize yourself, a cowboy hat, a knock off bag, and even bras!

You can buy a sad looking puppy,

Some baby chickens, birds, bunnies, and kitties.

Not your cup of tea? Well, how about some beautiful shell/wood art?

Or maybe your in the need of a wheelchair, or a walker (or maybe the creepy doll standing in the wheelchair?)

Speaking of creepy dolls, the also have Reborn’s for a cheap $500, thank god they have lay away, ironically I have blogged about these dolls before, I was wondering who bought them…..now I know.

You can find any clipper or scissors you ever dreamed of, or how about a pink camo ATV for your 4 year old?

You can outfit yourself for work, or buy some beanie babies.

Maybe you need some used tires?

Or Avon products?

Maybe you aren’t really feeling like shopping…how about getting a tattoo? I don’t know what is more disturbing, the woman carrying an automatic weapon with her boobs busting out, or the word “tattoo” written in letters that are dripping blood.

There is plenty to eat; pork rinds, popcorn, boiled peanuts, bbq, and even the Schwann’s man is there.

Even if you don’t feel like shopping, getting your hair done, or eating, the Mullet watching is incredible (that’s a woman!)

I don’t fit in, in the South. I don’t like Nascar, I don’t vote Republican, I find the confederate flag offensive, I don’t think children should ride ATV’s, I think Jeff Foxworthy is dumb, I am pro-choice and am for gay rights, I think soggy boiled peanuts and pork rinds are disgusting, and I don’t say “git r done”. I am in the minority, and moving back to Minnesota will not come soon enough.

However……… I will miss the sweet tea.