Good Article

[DaddyBoyAU 119]

It’s easy for Yankees to see the South as a swamp, full of evangelist in-breds and Fox-fed yokels, when the media reinforces the stereotype.

Concerning My Neighbors, The Hicks

This is from a NY based web publication, The Morning News - but this article is written by a guy from Nashville, and is a great read. It discusses how many Yankees incorrectly stereotype the South, and how a particular author keeps the stereotype going.

There's also an Auburn mention in the article.

[autigger 0]

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[stoic-one 1,547]

Fixed up the link for ya...

[big dude 0]

Great read.

I unnerves me to no end the way that people of different regional backgrounds (read: people that ain't from 'round here) create this image of the poor, impoverished Southerner. There's a certain "understanding" with people from the South that I've never found anywhere else.

The part about the Mississippi Arts Pavilion art show in Jackson raised a slight question. Anyone not from the south wouldn't EXPECT anyone to ask them how they enjoyed the show. It's not due to the fact that someone had complained. It's called hospitality. It's a very real concern for the well-being and comeraderie of your neighbors. I would've honestly never thought twice about someone asking me if I enjoyed myself. It happens EVERY time I go to an Auburn game. Not being and alumni and living 6 hours away puts me at a disadvantage as far as connections to the university. I'm just a fan. But the good Southern people that I encounter have ALWAYS made me feel like just one of the family.

I wouldn't give that up for anything. I love the South as much, if not more than, I love my country as a whole......

[Jenny AU-92 0]

I for one have no problem with Yankee morons (is that an oxymoron?) perpetuating the myth that the South is like this.

Number one, it makes it easier for me to do my job (contract negotiations) because when people hear my accent, they automatically assume I am ignorant and underestimate both me and my ability to negotiate. :haloslip:

Number two, if it makes even one Yankee think twice about spending his or her vacation down here, annoying us "locals", then is that a bad thing?

[big dude 0]

Touche'.....

[TitanTiger 20,499]

I for one have no problem with Yankee morons (is that an oxymoron?)

No, but it is redundant.

My favorite bumper sticker reads: Beautify the South. Buy a Yankee a plane ticket.

[texaubie 0]

I was just in New Jersey 2 weeks ago. The best place to be up there is on a plane leaving. I did get some excellent Italian food tho!

[mcgufcm 4,106]

that's a bit unfair. jersey is to yankee land as the mountains in arkansas are to the south.

[MDM4AU 332]

I work with a couple of "D@mn Yankees." Those are the ones that have moved here to stay!

They are good people and love the South. Both are from NY (Rochester and Brooklyn). Both love where they are from but really feel like the South is "home" now.

[bigsixfive 327]

I lived in Maine for 6 years. While the state is beautiful, the area has no culture. The only traditions were the yearly nor'easters and the cold. Granted I wouldn't have traded my experience of living up there for the world, I am a strong denouncer of the common southern stereotypes the rest of the nation has. I was told on several occasions that the south is nothing but hicks and rednecks. Let me tell you, there are far more up there. They're a different breed. Heck, Id even take being called a hick and a redneck a complement after seeing some of the people up there.

I was also in Boston about a month ago. That is the worst city/place Ive ever been in. While there are nice areas in its suburbs, the heart of Boston is only a place I would recommend visiting for the experience.

[stoic-one 1,547]

I lived in Maine for 6 years.  While the state is beautiful, the area has no culture.  The only traditions were the yearly nor'easters and the cold.  Granted I wouldn't have traded my experience of living up there for the world, I am a strong denouncer of the common southern stereotypes the rest of the nation has.  I was told on several occasions that the south is nothing but hicks and rednecks.  Let me tell you, there are far more up there.  They're a different breed.  Heck, Id even take being called a hick and a redneck a complement after seeing some of the people up there.

I was also in Boston about a month ago.  That is the worst city/place Ive ever been in.  While there are nice areas in its suburbs, the heart of Boston is only a place I would recommend visiting for the experience.

I have to agree, having lived in 35+ states, there are plenty of hicks and rednecks to go around.... And yes, Boston is a town on my "Nice place to visit, but...." list.

[Ranger12 46]

I have to agree, having lived in 35+ states, there are plenty of hicks and rednecks to go around.... And yes, Boston is a town on my "Nice place to visit, but...." list.

Agreed. I was born and raised in the South and except for part of my military career, have always lived in the South. With that said, I have always been a Boston Red Sox fan instead of a Braves fan like most are in the South. I use to be a big Celtics fan, but now I can't stand the NBA. I have been to Boston several times, most of the time for business trips. I love to go there becaue of the history. The people are very friendly. It is a very clean city for it's size and the Italian district is awesome. But, I would not want to live there. Also, Providence, Rhode Island is an awesome northern city also with very friendly people and great seafood restaurants.

[BustemBigBlue 176]

Let me tell you, there are far more up there. They're a different breed

Absolutely. I noticed that while visiting a friend in Ohio. I went to several hole in the wall bars up there full of rednecks that would rival any here in Alabama. In fact, most of them were tabacco chewin, deer huntin, mullet sportin', trailor park livin folks. Wonder why we get that stereotype and they dont?

[MDM4AU 332]

I have a friend in Parma, OH (near Cleveland). I talked to him last night and I brought up the whole Southern Stereotype topic. He said there are parts of Ohio that "would give the worst parts of Kentucky, Georgia, and Alabama a run for their money on hicks and racists."

[Jenny AU-92 0]

To even throw in a little history here, the biggest and most violent protests against forced busing were NOT in the South - they were in Boston - LIBERAL BOSTON - AND they occurred in the early 1970's (73-74) AFTER the Civil Rights Act was passed! Yet the South is always perceived as the "racist" area. I guess those were imported Southern white folks up there throwing things at the cops while the black children were being escorted off buses.

[DaddyBoyAU 119]

To even throw in a little history here, the biggest and most violent protests against forced busing were NOT in the South - they were in Boston - LIBERAL BOSTON - AND they occurred in the early 1970's (73-74) AFTER the Civil Rights Act was passed! Yet the South is always perceived as the "racist" area. I guess those were imported Southern white folks up there throwing things at the cops while the black children were being escorted off buses.

Well, if you've ever been to Boston, you'd know its one of the most racist town in the US.

Kinda related: Do you remember when their NBA team was mostly white?