Caribbean people might be the most unforgettable set of people that you’ll come across in your life! From the music, to the food, Caribbean culture is one of a kind. Many of my friends and I have Caribbean parents and we love to share cultural jokes amongst each other. Here’s a list of things you may relate to if you grew up with Caribbean parents:
1. They refer to the islands as “back home” and call the U.S. “the states”
2. Tea is the cure for every illness!
3. Vicks Vapor Rub is also used to cure every illness!
4. Most parties include lots of whining, “wukkin up”, and alcohol!
5. A beating is called “licks”
6. You either got licks with a belt, hanger, slipper, or some random item around the house.
7. Gas is the cause of any pain you have in your body.
8. Saturday mornings are filled with cleaning the house while listening to old school calypso/reggae.
9. They probably tell you “who don’t hear must feel” when you don’t listen.
10. When you open a container of butter in the fridge it’s actually seasoning or food.
11. Black (rum) cake is made for special occasions!
12. They send a barrel of items back home for friends/family members.
13. There’s multiple plastic bags stashed in the kitchen somewhere.
14. You were taught to hand wash your underwear.
15. They use a knife to sharpen pencils!
16. They make their own seasoning for cooking.
17. There is a bottle of Dettol somewhere in the house.
18. You weren’t allowed to touch your juice until you finished eating your dinner.
19. You got licks for stealing meat out of the pot on the stove!