Q: Sean!!! Are you going to write anything about how poorly Ingrid Andress sang our national anthem at the Home Run Derby? It’s an attack on our country!!! If you stay silent on this you are a complete wuss!!!!
A:
Q: My dad let me read one of your books, I finished it and gave it a one-star review on Amazon… It was so hard to get through such a weird mess… I left you a bad review and, believe me, I don’t enjoy leaving bad reviews.
A: I can see how hard this is for you.
Q: How do you write something new everyday? Or the better question is, WHY do you write everyday when nobody *#$%ing cares what you have to say? Who even are you?
A: I think you meant “every day.” Maybe you should turn autocorrekt of
Q: Sean, your a fool. You wrote that you believed God rescued you from a traffic accident. If that were true, then God chose NOT to save millions of other people who have met tragic ends, such as the passengers on the Titanic?
A: It’s you’re, not “your.”
Q: I saw your band playing on Facebook, and you guys really suck.
A: You should see us when we drink.
Q: I don’t know how I stumbled on one of this author’s books… But I wish I had those three hours of my life back.
A: Just think. You could’ve been watching “Titanic.”
Q: You are fond of saying how much you love America, I wonder if you realize how screwed up this &*$# country is? How can you still love something so $%&*ing dysfunctional?
A: You should meet my family sometime.
Q: I just have one word of criticism: Your work is all the same. Someone told me you were a columnist, but I disagree. A columnist finds something new to talk about. All you do is repeat yourself and write about your dogs and random kids and Waffle House.
A: You’re wrong. Sometimes I also write about Cracker Barrel.
Q: Last night I decided to write to you after reading something you’d written about angels. Apparently I disagree with everything you believe… Angels are NOT REAL! And the fact that you claim most Americans believe in angels is more than enough evidence to prove they are not real. Anything “most Americans” believe in is probably a crock of lies.
A: Like the First Amendment?
Q: How can you think the South is so great? How can you not be ashamed of being from there? I would be SO, SO embarrassed if I were from the South.
A: Trust me, we’d all be more embarrassed for you.
Q: I’m an award-winning journalist… Currently I work as an adjunct professor at a community college. One of my students brought in one of your essays because he was confused, thinking it was actual journalism. I had to correct him immediately. What is found on Facebook is not journalism… So my question is: How much of your writing is true, and how much is complete bull excrement?
A: You first.
Q: My mom is turning 76 tomorrow, and her favorite thing to read is when you respond to mean comments in a column. Her name is Phyllis, maybe you could write something for her? Honestly, anything you can do, no matter how small, will totally make her day.
A: I’ll see what I can do.
10 comments
My Odd Family - July 16, 2024 11:14 pm
Happy Birthday to the Mom that made this column possible! I smiled. Big.
Derek - July 17, 2024 4:09 am
There’s some comeback gold in here. 🫡 Keep up the great work. Roll Tide 🐘
Lisa - July 17, 2024 6:56 am
I don’t care what they say, I look forward to reading your columns everyday!
Lisa
Glenn Kimbrough - July 17, 2024 12:08 pm
Those ugly letters are a lot like the Trump haters. Those of us who are not “deranged” by hate see him for the man that he is and the great leadership he represents . . . And love him.
stephenpe - July 17, 2024 12:49 pm
I think your first answer was the best. But the southern one was outstanding. It is obvious there are many miserable people in this world. You stories do the opposite for me. I always read them early to get a smile or something positive. You rarely disappoint me. Thanks again, Sean.
Julie Hall - July 17, 2024 12:51 pm
I love you. That is all.
Deena k Charles - July 17, 2024 2:51 pm
I love your column every day, but these, with the questions and sassy answers, along with the angel stories and the ones titled good, are my favorites! Thank you for all of your words.
Margaret B - July 17, 2024 9:45 pm
Keep writing, keep telling your stories, keep playing music, keep singing, keep being Sean of the South. Your fans love you!! ❤️
Dianna - July 18, 2024 1:35 pm
Hey, Sean; Sometimes the one who complain the most are the ones who need to read the words you write and perhaps they’re just reacting because you’ve made them think about themselves. And, you’re right sometimes questions don’t even need to be answered. I don’t read your column every day, but I enjoy when I do. I don’t always agree with all you write, but many I share with others. Some just make me smile a shy smile to myself and make my heart feel good. I have only read Winston Broome’s story and I like your writing. Can’t speak to your music cause I’ve not heard your band. You know, everyone should have a creative outlet or 2. Enjoy the day. Make someone smile.
Vince - July 20, 2024 4:46 pm
We don’t have Waffle House up here so that is like sci fi for me. What’s is not to love about kids and dogs? If we all acted more like them the world would be a better place.