What "Don't Be Ugly" Means in the South

Name: What "Don't Be Ugly" Means in the South
Uploaded: 2026-10-05T15:56:38+00:00
Duration: 8 s
Channel: Southern Living
Description: If you ever hear your mama say this, it does NOT mean make yourself look pretty. In this video, Southern Living’s Ivy Odom explains what the classic southern saying “Don’t be ugly” means. Straighten up y'all.

Southern Living

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If you ever hear your mama say this, it does NOT mean make yourself look pretty. In this video, Southern Living’s Ivy Odom explains what the classic southern saying “Don’t be ugly” means. Straighten up y'all.