Is it my imagination

[Cdog]

While it's a given for most above the Manson Nixon line, being a "Bertha Better Than Thou" really knows no boundaries.

Seems like I'm wanting to cite a quote from Latka Gravas about "Hill People"?

 

[G-Mac]

I've dealt with this before. Yankees, some westerners and even Europeans buy into the stereo type of the stupid Southerner. But that's fine by me because I've found that if people think you're stupid it can be used to your advantage.

Your above comment about "Yankees" is just another stereotype.

Let's get it straight.

Yankees don't think Southerners are stupid.

Lazy, yes. Stupid, no.

P.S. - Please note that "stereotype" is one word, not two. I learned that in a "Yankee" school.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

. We had moved to DE from VA and were at a cocktail party and were introduced to another couple that had moved from VA. When I said we had lived Waynesboro the lady lifted her nose a notch and said they were from "Northern Va".

That's why I love cocktail parties When this happens to me and my wife, she pretty much slides away quick cause she knows what's getting ready to happen

 

[fat tom]

Your above comment about "Yankees" is just another stereotype.

Let's get it straight.

Yankees don't think Southerners are stupid.

Lazy, yes. Stupid, no.

One more stereotype to add to the list.
f.t.

 

[Old TexMex]

Yeah, south boston, south austin, the south side of san antone, south dallas, south side of chicago.my mom never said north texas... It was east texas, south texas, west texas and the pan handle. She also said dallas was in east texas, ft. Worth was west texas. Merkle's in the middle if you understand the mexican border is actually the nueces river, not the rio grande. Funny how that works...wonder if I'm coming down with the flu?

 

[CajunBass]

That's funny. I always thought the rest of Virginia looked down their noses at "Northern Virginia."

I know I always did.

I mean there's "Occupied Virginia" which is north of the Rapahannock, and "Free Virginia" which is south. We're trying to hold the line right here on the Rapidan.

Edited to add: The proper response when someone says, "I'm from northern Virginia." is, "I'm so sorry."

 

[G-Mac]

One more stereotype to add to the list.
f.t.

I used to work with a welder named Dennis. He was a Southerner, born in Georgia. He carried his tools in a five gallon plastic bucket. Not a bad welder, when he showed up.

One day, the boss asked him, "Dennis, why do you only show up to work three days a week?"

"Because I can't pay my bills on two days pay".

He wasn't around much longer.

 

[fat tom]

I used to work with a welder named Dennis. He was a Southerner, born in Georgia. He carried his tools in a five gallon plastic bucket. Not a bad welder, when he showed up.

One day, the boss asked him, "Dennis, why do you only show up to work three days a week?"

"Because I can't pay my bills on two days pay".

He wasn't around much longer.

Gee,what better way to judge an entire demographic?
f.t.

 

[gregintenn]

Does a proper Southerner know the correct spelling of the word tongue?

Perhaps not, but we are still trusted with 30 round magazines and 32 ounce sodas.

 

[G-Mac]

Gee,what better way to judge an entire demographic?
f.t.

I guess that's the same way some Southerners think all "Yankees" are the same...rude, think Southerners are stupid, etc.

Things work both ways, eh?

 

[G-Mac]

Perhaps not, but we are still trusted with 30 round magazines and 32 ounce sodas.

Ya got me there, Greg!

Oh....the 32 ounce thing only applies to New York City though. And, for now, a judge overturned it.

Trust me...I'm no fan of Bloomberg or Cuomo.

 

[Old TexMex]

I guess that's the same way some Southerners think all "Yankees" are the same...rude, think Southerners are stupid, etc.

Things work both ways, eh?

One's incorrect, the other is only a misperception.
I know some friendly Yankees (the ball club) but the Boston fans are still pretty hot at my boss for Gonzalez, Beckett and Crawford.

 

[Faulkner]

It's all a matter of perspective. Before I moved to the Ozarks decades ago, when I traveled away from home I used to brag and tell people I was from LA . . . . that would be lower Arkansas.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

My problem is I live so far south there is nobody living to MY south that I can make fun of Well maybe exceptin' that white trash in the double wide on the other side of Hwy 90

 

[gregintenn]

We are all just ribbing each other here, or at least that's what I'm doing, but in reality, the more I travel, the more I find that there are about the same ratio of decent people to jackasses, no matter the city, state, ethnicity, profession, socioeconomic status, etc.

I have found the people to be slightly less pleasant as they are more crowded, i.e. city versus rural.

 

[Straightshooter2]

...the more I travel, the more I find that there are about the same ratio of decent people to jackasses, no matter the city, state, ethnicity, profession, socioeconomic status, etc.

Note to all: This does not apply to Boca Raton, Florida. I really believe all the people in NYC chip in together and pay for their most obnoxious relatives to live in Boca. After all, Boca Raton doesn't mean mouth of the rat for nothing.

CW

 

[ladder13]

About 3 weeks ago I got a big welcome to NC . I was just over the border heading south on 95, cruising at 85 in the left lane with another car a bit ahead on the right, a car came speeding down the entrance ramp. Precious little thing,almost sideswiped me, and rear ended the car to my right. I think she was in a bit of a hurry. I passed the car on my right asap. and let the young missus go by since she was probably headed to a nail appointment. Then the welcome sign came up .... thought she was going to scratch her head Is that what one would call a southern belle?
It got much better further down south.

 

[NotMyHome]

I can't remember the source, it's been toooo many years ago that I saw this answer to the question why "north" looks down on "south". (Someone actually did a study)

In at least the Southeast part of the US, the freshest breezes most often come out of the NE, thus those who could would build their houses on the north side of town to avoid the smells of town. Also, because many railroads ran east to west, the NE wind would blow the train smells and noise to the south side of town.

Life is simple, bias comes later.

 

[pharmer]

I've been in Florida for 33 years. I get a lot more grief when I tell folks I'm originally from New Jersey. Like it's not part of America. Joe

 

[foxeye]

Is still walk barefoot wherever I can

You just have to steer clear of those sweetgum balls and sand spurs. Much rather pull out a sand spur than step on those sweetgum balls!