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So I was wondering what your regional stereotypes and predispositions are.
Example: I live in Maine. We think that New Jersey is gross. We think that people in the southern states are raging lunatics. We think that Boston, MA is a party city.
I'm very interested in what international posters have to say as well. :)
alot of people outside of the north west think that alot of liverpudlians are thieves, or are more likely to be. which is an outdated 80's stereotype
Im from the south, and around here people think that WVA is a bunch of uneducated hillbilles among other things you guys shuold know the jokes, and they think people from the north are stuck up, rude people. And around here (NC) they think Va and Wva is the same thing which really bugs me cause Im from VA.
I dont think like that but alot of people here do. I still dont understand how you can lable a whole state, race, or country based on a small population that they have come in contact with.
im from the south US and i think that people are pretty much the same wherever they are from. however i do think that people from the midwest have the most annoying nasal sounding accents.
im english
no offence,...
we think americans are fat
we think chinese are short,
we think the french are dirty,
we think the spanish are poofs,
we think the italians are wankers,
oh and we think the germans are cyborgs.
no offence...
I'm from Texas...a lot of people around here would not be opposed to Texas being a Republic (independent from the USA) rather than a state. This desire kinda causes us to have contempt for outsiders, and perhaps a bit of fear as well. It is appropriate to label anyone outside of Texas as a "Yank" or "Yankee." We generally view all people from other states in this light. The only exception might be folks from Louisiana, and more specifically those from New Orleans...some people would rather they go back to Louisiana rather than stay here as refugees. I have heard them called "Thugs" and "Crackheads" among other things.
And internationally, we see the French as Socialist Bastards...but that might be a consensus throughout America. Also the phrase, "Bomb Canada" is normally not considered absurd...although I don't know what the reason for this is.
I think this topic Wreaks of prejudice,,,I honestly consider everyone equal...
We're just discussing the prevalence of stereotypes in different parts of the world. Turning a blind eye to a problem may be convenient...but bringing these stereotypes, most of which have little or no truth to them, into a public forum is the first step to dispelling them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skink
im from new jersey...we think the south is a bunch of hicks, new yorkers drive like shit, people from the midwest are fat and lazy, people from california (specifically LA) are overly health conscience
no you are celebrating them here...Quote:
Originally Posted by KiEfBoyjBm
interesting stuff. can we get more international posters to throw out some stuff about people within their own country? i'm pretty curious if you guys are as terretorial as the US.
New Jersey here. Our reputation is not entirely deserved. Yes, central NJ has a high-percentage of industrial zoning, but its a very important state economically, and the most densely populated (14 million people). I live in northern NJ, which is very green, (no pun intended) with forests, little stores, nice sidewalks, all that suburban crap. NJ's bad reputation is 99% hype.. most people who go TO nj rather than THROUGH nj usually enjoy it.
The people are assholes, but hey-- i have about 3 friends anyway for that very reason. But i must say- The proximity to Canada and NYC make for a nice variety of smokage.. even though its overpriced. But hey, thats amerikkka, right?
Blaze on
I am also from Texas. This thread worries me on a number of levels because I'm not at all sure it helps shed light on these prejudices and will help in dispelling them as much as it simply gives them a voice, as Skink postulated. It's for this reason that I'm seriously considering closing this thread. I intend to think about this for a bit longer first, however.
I also feel compelled to comment because I've lived in Texas all my life and never once heard anyone in my 45-year acquaintance express a desire for it to be a Republic. Similarly, I've only heard people from the northeastern U.S. referred to as "yanks" or "yankees" and not people from other geographical areas. My family is from Louisiana a generation or so ago (north Louisiana, to be specific), and so it's important for me to point out that not all hurricane refugees are thugs or crackheads, and for that matter, not all of them came out of New Orleans.
There are Texans, and I'm proud to be one of them, who've traveled widely around the world and who work hard not to say disparaging things about France or Canada or other places that we've been lucky enough to visit and enjoy. At the moment, I'm finding it much more difficult not to disparage the culturally insensitive attitudes of some of my fellow Texans. . . .
Don't worry Birdgirl...I do not share all of the opinions I that I "shed" light upon. From my perspective...which may be rather limited having only lived 19 years...you cannot deny that people are EXTREMLY proud of our great state...I would press you to find another state who has a well organized independence movement like Texas does...while it is not an overwhelming force, it is widely recognized. I have known a couple people who have gone as far as renouncing their American citizenship in favor of the interim Republic of Texas which currently exists. While I would not go as far as denouncing ties to America, if a revolution occurred my allegiance would be to my country...TEXAS.Quote:
Originally Posted by birdgirl73
And you don't think all the folks up north should be or are sometimes referred to as Yankees? Consider it's definition as provided by the American Heritage Dictionary:
1. A native or inhabitant of New England.
2. A native or inhabitant of a northern U.S. state, especially a Union soldier during the Civil War.
3. A native or inhabitant of the United States.
Americans outside of Texas fit two of these definitions really well...especially if you consider my previous Independent Texas comments. I have heard Yankee thrown around in reference to folks outside of Texas many times. I am a student at A&M and can recall very well an instance in which my tenured history professor referred to "everyone north of the Woodlands" as Yankees...which is even broader than I had previously mentioned.
Do you remember the recent election when Kinky Friedman called the refugees "thugs and crackheads," it was pretty controversial but many people did concede that a large rise in crime could be accurately attributed to the addition of refugees from Louisiana and to a smaller degree Mississippi. Even former first lady Barbara Bush was quoted as saying:
I am sympathetic towards them, I was in Galveston when Rita was due to hit...I was evacuated and treated very hospitable along the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbara Bush
As for the French...is there something wrong with telling them that their socialist system is broken? Is there something wrong with fearing that the severe economic effects of their government might spread to America...or even worse TEXAS? I know that you appreciate their rich culture but you must admit that their growing 9% unemployment rate is dangerous to the entire world. And you also must take note of there stageringly low productivity standards which are seemingly unimaginable from mine and many of my fellow Texans' points of view. While we are working hard to send our tax dollars to every country on the planet France is on vacation...likely spending the Iraqi oil for food money they illegally obtained.
Oh damn...I spilled beer on my keyboard. What is the harm in this discussion...I don't know if I will ever get much of a chance to go international as you have, I see this as an opportunity to see other people's point of view...I'm sure your interested to see how the rest of the world might view us Americans. :)
FIXED! otherwise i totally agree bwaaaQuote:
Originally Posted by jbuckets
edit: in nj also
I have to say that I don't recall talking to anyone about how skinny people are there,,, or dirty there,,,ever in my life... I was surprised to here all of the negative crap other people in other states say about Jersey on a radio program one day... I can't even fathom where this crap comes from,most of these people have never even been to NJ...
Can't we all just get along?
I must say, Kiefboy, you're a persuasive person. And you can be very articulate and persuasive, which is impressive. Yes, I know we Texans have a lot of pride in our state. That much is very true. And as for the other stuff, I'm going to give it some pondering time. I know you're not the only one who believes what you do about France.
I often have found myself believing you have a future in law and/or politics, Kiefboy. Do either of those areas interest you? I think you have an aptitude.
I know much of the rest of the world believes us to be aggressive, arrogant war-mongers. But among this stoner community, I think people are more tolerant of us. I liked the way you responded, and your ability to do so diplomatically has encouraged me to leave this thread open a while longer to see what plays out. (Also, I feel sorta under the weather tonight and mostly just want to go to bed.)
I'm from West Virginia, probably one of the most stereotyped states out there. Cue all those cute jokes everyone likes to tell. Haha, but really.. there's a lot of people here who don't really take kindly to 'outside folk' from other areas.. I'm not like that, but a lot are. It's a pride thing, I think, especially in the older generations.
West Virginia is a laid back, slow paced state. Communities are close-knit, and well.. I've heard people say 'if you're not from WV, you wouldn't understand.' And I think that's true.. WV isn't like many other states. If asked, people here don't tell what city or town they are from, rather people say "I'm from Lincoln county." And I never really noticed that until in my WV Gov't class I had this semester in college.. we went around the room and told everyone where we were from. A few out of staters, but every single person from WV, except for 2 people, said they were from "X County."
And what I'm going to say next doesn't necessarily reflect my own opinions of others from diff. areas.. just a general idea of what people in WV think. A lot here think the ones north of us are obnoxious, loud, and rude.. A lot don't understand the fast-paced lifestyle that so many in the larger cities have become used to.
People here don't really have a lot of stereotypes of the South. Many in West Virginia like to say they're from the South and the represent that to the fullest; aka, what you'd call a redneck. But news flash. Rednecks are in every state. :)
I don't know.. I'm afraid this thread will turn into bashing on others regions. What I think would be better is just to talk about your region how it really is, and maybe put some of those stereotypes to rest. *shrug* It'd be nicer. :jointsmile:
no, in the bay area of California we think everyone is a retard outside of our area. The silicon valley is smarter than all you fools, though we may be nerdier and have the gayness of SFQuote:
Originally Posted by OniEhtRedrum781
People are people. It really shouldn't matter where you live. You cannot define someone by where they live. Its a huge generlization (sp?) to make judgements on someone based on where they live! I personally refuse to let stereotypes get in the way of my views people! I hate stereotypes and I allways will. By all means I am not saying this thread is suporting the use of stereotypes, but it is endorsing them....
When I think of West Virginia I think of you Zep,,,Have a nice Holiday trip home...Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyrinne
im in the south of england where people here think people in the north are so tight(never spend no money)their arse squeek,live in slums, are mouthy rude and arrogrant,all of which is total bollocks
You mean reeks of predjudice? Also, dont be so sensitive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skink
Im from Cornwall, we consider Devoners and Somersetians to be the scum of the earth and we pretty much hate everyone else too.
Oh, also anyone from up north lives solely on a diet of baked beans and broon sauce.
And the occasional stottie cake.
No I meant wreaks...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassiopiea
I'm from Northern Virginia, it's different than the rest of the state, so NoVAers think of the south as unsophiscated rednecks, and SoVAers think of NoVA as snobby, rude yuppies, which is true to an extent.
..."just a bunch of good ole boys...never meaning..no harm....
...making a living....the only way they know how......that's just a little more than the law allows"...
I live in California and think that it does not matter where every other human is from, they all suck.
^^ Great contribution.
I dont stereotype anyone in my own country. Just the way it is - i know a lot of people form all over england. Some people might though.
Big disclaimer, I love all you Northeast types equally, no matter how funny you talk, lol
I live in Massachusetts.
We think that Jersey is the garden state where nothing grows. And the turnpike is an ugly wasteland.
We think Connecticut is the most boring state in the 50, and that if you live there you're either filthy rich and boring, or you live in New Haven and have to spend your day dodging bullets.
People from Maine talk funny. And the only employment in the state is fishing for lobstah, or logging.
Vermonters are a bunch of wierd hippies and/or backwoods survivalists with advanced degrees and no electricity or running water.
They think we are a bunch of silly flatlanders who only go to VT to ski or pretend to fly-fish. And we have no idea how to train a rabbit dog.
Rhode Island... wait, where is that again? Oh yeah... Providence is there. great party town. But the rest of the state.... big mystery. Quahog, anyone?
New Yorkers are obnoxious and drive too fast and send their kids to college in Amherst with a $40,000 car that they got as a present for even getting accepted to college.
Sorry guys.
Jealous of the Sopranos.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skink
Newfies drink alot of beer.
Quebecers are bad drivers.
As a Marylander, I still don't understand why outsiders love DC so much (better museums in Baltimore!), Delaware people are quirky, Pennsylvanians are odd (their roads suck), most of my state LOVES Canadians; we don't have anything bad to say about NJ.
We have all types of people in our state- surfers, hillbillies, ghettos, liberals, conservatives, hippies, businessmen, and we all seem to get along fine.
European countries are held in good regard in my family; and British colloquialisms are so bizzarely awesome. Bollocks.
LOVE it.
yeah, represent MD for us!Quote:
Originally Posted by Purple Banana
I'm from Glasgow, some local stereotypes would be..
People from the north are sheepshaggers
People from Edinburgh are junkies.
People from England...well they are just wankers :p (although that one really just stems from football rivalry we don't really hate the english, except maybe Jimmy Hill)
The Welsh are taffys.
I suppose you could also say that people from N.Ireland are protestant loyalist Rangers fans, and people from EIRE are catholic republican Celtic fans.
Internationally...
Americans are fat and stupid
Germans are boring and efficient
Italians are poser
Can't think of anymore, time to :jointsmile:
im not sure about stereotypes, portland is pretty open minded, but thanks to james kim a lot of people are starting to think the cold weather and asians dont mix. not me, but other people, me, i think james kim and cold weather didnt mix, simply because he had no idea what he was doing.
Im originally from Wyoming. Everyone thinks that the people there are hicks. Which is kinda true, because there are no real big cities so everyones alittle country. Not everyone there are rednecks, but there is a huge majority. Thats why I left. And the weed sucks there.
Oh good Lord give it a rest alreadyQuote:
Originally Posted by MastaChronic
Absolutely amazing...Quote:
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maine?Quote:
Originally Posted by MastaChronic
im from kentucky and i think people from indiana suck.
I like to go barefoot in the summer!