hmm. Ok My southern accent is almost gone. But you know what I would REALLY like to see one day? A halt of prejudice toward southerners. Yep I lived a LONG time down south. Yep, GA, AL, TX, and FL. ANd guess what, I have no problem with gay marriage, never did, I was against the war in the 60's, the 70's and even now.
BUT, when I moved up here to the frozen North and my accent was thicker here is the prejudice I met.
1. I must be stupid because I have a Southern accent.
2. I must hate Blacks, Hispanics and every other minority because I have a Southern accent.
3. I must be highly religious because I have a Southern accent.
4. I must be looking for a husband because I have a Southern accent.
5. I must have a closed mind because I have a Southern accent.
6. I must not have a clue about gourmet food because all those Southerners eat is grits and chitlins.
7. I must not be very metropolitain because I came from the South.
8. Since I am female and from the South I must be easy to push around.
I could go on. But suffice it to say.. why not just say the closed minded states and leave it at that?
hmm. Ok My southern accent is almost gone. But you know what I would REALLY like to see one day? A halt of prejudice toward southerners. Yep I lived a LONG time down south. Yep, GA, AL, TX, and FL. ANd guess what, I have no problem with gay marriage, never did, I was against the war in the 60's, the 70's and even now.
ReplyDeleteBUT, when I moved up here to the frozen North and my accent was thicker here is the prejudice I met.
1. I must be stupid because I have a Southern accent.
2. I must hate Blacks, Hispanics and every other minority because I have a Southern accent.
3. I must be highly religious because I have a Southern accent.
4. I must be looking for a husband because I have a Southern accent.
5. I must have a closed mind because I have a Southern accent.
6. I must not have a clue about gourmet food because all those Southerners eat is grits and chitlins.
7. I must not be very metropolitain because I came from the South.
8. Since I am female and from the South I must be easy to push around.
I could go on. But suffice it to say.. why not just say the closed minded states and leave it at that?
Overturns. Seriously?
ReplyDeleteI covered angle this well in my vlog.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5TP34zCZCg