We're Salty!

[Beach Runner]

Just noticed the commercial on TV in the Atlanta market in which Apalachicola, St. George Island, etc. (basically the Franklin County TDC) has "We're Salty!" as their slogan. What the what? That's no better than "if you feel estranged, South Walton is the place for you." What does "We're Salty!" mean? It's like saying, "If you have high blood pressure, Franklin County is not the place for you."

Someone please explain this to me. Sometimes I can be dense.

 

[LuciferSam]

My guess is that it has something to do with oysters, but I really don't know.

 

[Beach Runner]

My guess is that it has something to do with oysters, but I really don't know.

I've never noticed a pronounced salty taste in oysters because I always ate them when I lived in NOLA like the locals -- sitting on a cracker with cocktail sauce.

I don't eat them raw anymore after a friend died from hepatitus from them.

 

[30A Skunkape]

BR, I kind of like that slogan. The oysters from their waters are prized and to my palate much saltier than the Louisiana variety (still prefer the Louisiana oyster, though). I think the slogan implies you will not find a bunch of froo-froo fancypants wine and cheese fest types in Franklin County (as opposed to you know where...). You owe yourself a trip to Franklin County one day-you will see what I mean.

 

[Beach Runner]

BR, I kind of like that slogan. The oysters from their waters are prized and to my palate much saltier than the Louisiana variety (still prefer the Louisiana oyster, though). I think the slogan implies you will not find a bunch of froo-froo fancypants wine and cheese fest types in Franklin County (as opposed to you know where...). You owe yourself a trip to Franklin County one day-you will see what I mean.

Will do. One of our neighbors and best friends has a home at St. George Island, so we can stay there. Maybe I'll have the hepatitis vaccines first. Hubby has already had them since he is a world traveler.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Will do. One of our neighbors and best friends has a home at St. George Island, so we can stay there. Maybe I'll have the hepatitis vaccines first. Hubby has already had them since he is a world traveler.

Those oyster beds are watched very closely...if there is even a hint of unwholesome product they shut them down. The oysters are great right now...indulge with confidence, because you're salty!

 

[Beach Runner]

Those oyster beds are watched very closely...if there is even a hint of unwholesome product they shut them down. The oysters are great right now...indulge with confidence, because you're salty!

Grazie for the rec!

 

[Zebraspots]

Salty means they have character, are down to earth, are a bit coarse, and are associated with the sea.

Great slogan - far better than any of ours.

 

[Jim Tucker]

I have licked a few people over there and I can verify.

 

[DD]

That's what I thought too zebra. And jim....LOL!