My Dad and I used to go south on 75 along the midwest down to Florida was surreal driving from subzero temperatures into pure sunshine, oranges, fish, one of my favorite memories was staying up late shit talking people on the CB's and getting genuine reaction.

in the south I guess some of the drivers during the early 2000s couldnt read in some cases so to communicate wether or not the state weight gates were open they would say

"Big Word is out." on the CBs to communicate "Closed"

"Little word is out." on the CBs to communicate "Open"

as to if the weightgates on the interstates we're open or closed

a courtesy to truckers to let them know if they have to deal with govt pricks lol weighing and inspecting but I guess that's what we get for letting them tax and regulate us illegally.