Beginning Saturday, I become a stranger in Alabama.
No matter that I've lived here for almost 16 years.
No matter that I pay taxes.
No matter that I know all the words to Sweet Home Alabama.
On Saturday, I become a foreigner.
On Saturday, college football starts a new season.
If I wear orange or navy blue (both colors that I wear well), I am assumed to be an Auburn fan.
If I wear crimson or houndstooth (another good color combo for me), I am assumed to be an Alabama fan.
I enjoy watching some college football but not hours upon hours of it. Neither do I like discussing it, listening to smack talk, changing my plans because of games and losing my friends for the next few months.
Thus I am a stranger in Alabama. Belonging but not. Being amongst the diehards but not participating fully.
Plus side - tailgate food!
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