To me, it seems like these six states receive so much bad press about their supposed backwardness, intelligence quotas, intolerance, etc. (What is interesting is that the same people who proudly boast their intellectual independence are the same ones who vividly and unabashedly disrespect the South and Midwest.
Each state has its advantages and disadvantages.
As for me...
Best:
1. Tennessee. Thriving job market, breathtaking beauty (especially the Smokies,) BBQ, live music, Nashville and Memphis are cool cities.
2. S. Carolina. Nice people, laid back, you have beaches in the east and mountains in the upcountry.
Least favs:
1. West Virginia: while not all of it is backwards, I'll admit it is generally about 15 years behind the times. It creeps me out at night. The largest city in the state has fewer than 55,000 people.
2. Kentucky. People there are rude, some small towns are very clannish. Folks do actually sit on their porches with shotguns--no lie. Not very progressive.
2006-12-20 14:44:07 · 24 answers · asked by BlanketyBlank 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
In reference to my shotgun reference in KY--not all of KY is like that, especially around cities. Go into eastern KY, though, namely Knox County...
2006-12-20 14:45:27 · update #1
why would i not like them?
2006-12-20 14:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly Bundy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fav: Kentucky
They gave us Bourbon and Horse racing. People are for the most part friendly. Some are backwards in places (but every state has weird backwards people) but that's mostly in far eastern Kentucky near Virginia and West Virginia.
Least Fav: Georgia
Was there for an SEC tournament. The police harassed us constantly then some homeless bum in Atlanta shanked me walking back after a game. Tried to get help from the police but they ignored me and didn't even send an ambulance. Some of the people i met were friendly but for the most part they were rude and unpleasant.
2006-12-28 07:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing that people don't understand about people from West Virginia is that we choose to live the way we do. We enjoy spending time with our families. Playing the banjo (or fiddle or guitar) is something that is passed down from generation to generation. We are proud to do it. Our values are based on what is best for our families. We like to keep things simple. The whole world seems to be so wrapped up in who has the largest/most expnesive home and who is wearing the most expensive clothing. I am proud that I can see past that. My home is large and nice and I can afford to wear the best, but I don't live beyond my means. I would rather spend a Saturday night playing cards with my friends and family than going to a dinner at a 5 star restaraunt. That's just me. It's something you will never understand, but just know that we know what you think of us. But we choose to stay "small" and "backwards". When you have kids and want a good place to raise them, give us a try. You'll be impressed.
2006-12-26 01:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Josi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow!! What a statement!! You really shouldn't generalize. It is people like you that continue to keep these states in the 'bad press'.
West Virginia is not 15 years behind its time. We have large universities and thousands of educated people who thrive in our area. We have large business districts throughout the state which thrive with industrial, business and retail companies (some of them quite large; i.e. the FBI fingerprinting center, a NASA division, a large research hospital reputed throughout the East, etc). So WV creeps you out at night? When was the last time you visited?? I can't imagine the small towns and cities of WV creeping you out more than bad sections of large towns! And there is nothing wrong with our largest city only having 53,241 people in it. The small town feel makes West Virginia what it is.
I hope that you think twice before you generalize next time. And I hope that wherever on this Earth that you hail from that people don't generalize you in the same way.
2006-12-21 03:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by KC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...let's see
(In no particular order)
I prefer:
1. Mississippi: Love it! The fresh smell of pine forest, beautiful beaches, the city of Southhaven, a great place!
2. Arkansas: Not a bad place as long as you're northwest of Little Rock. NW Arkansas is booming!
3. Tennessee: Right up there with Mississippi. Great state! I concur w/ you.
4. Alabama: Not a bad little state either, nothing like boiled peanuts and gulf-fresh shrimp.
5. S. Carolina: upcountry is booming, Charleston is historical and unique.
I can do without:
1. Kentucky: I agree completely with your views. Also, Louisville is dirty, Lexington is snooty, and people even in small towns are very impolite and rude. I hate Kentucky!
2. West Virginia: Can you say "Dueling Banjos?" If you've been to Huntington lately (which I have,) they're still in the 1940s.
2006-12-20 15:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by lone_star_john 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I love Tennessee, I live there and all you said is true. You forgot the friendly people.
I was raised in West Virginia and I think you have it all wrong. It creeps you out at night?? What is that all about. How is it different then Tn? beautiful mountains, and friendly people.
Ky, I don't know too much about. I do love KY horse country, it's beautiful.
All states are beautiful in their own way. Did you mention what state you are from? I see from your other answers and questions, you're from Kentucky!~~ You hate your home state??
2006-12-20 14:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in three of these,
{Born and raised in Eastern Tenn., still love it today.}
{First Job in S. Carolina.}
{Alabama, Now that's what I call deep south. I hate the big cities yet love the country folks. Fell in love with a small lagoon in Gulf Shores. Made a lot of good friends.}
Never been through or near Arkansas.
All the others I have passed through on my travels. Beautiful places.
2006-12-20 15:39:51 · answer #7 · answered by Gulf Coast Pinky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Tennessee, I LOVE TENNESSEE!!!! I live in TN.
2. Kentucky, because if I had to pick another state to go to... it would be KY, because it's the closest.
I HATE Mississippi, because it sucks, and oh... I just hate it, OK?
As for the rest... I've never been to any of them. I know, I know, I need to get out more.
2006-12-20 14:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by Death Virus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love them all because these are the States that are in the 50 States in this great place called AMERICA!
2006-12-20 14:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We are from NY but in process of relocating. We chose SC. We love it there. We are moving to the up country, Spartanburg/ Greenville area. Reasons for moving: weather, job opportunities, people were wonderfully friendly and inviting, taxes and cost of living it is much more reasonable.
2015-04-04 14:14:10 · answer #10 · answered by Simon Peter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are soooo right! You have obviously been there to know this stuff.....
(And Tennessee is my favorite too!)
People who have never been to the South completely misunderstand AND misrepresent it....
When I travel, I always have people try to guess where I'm originally from. They always think the Midwest or something they consider "neutral". I am Southern, but also educated, speak without accent....
2006-12-20 14:50:08 · answer #11 · answered by from HJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋