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These two metros aren't terribly far apart, but the Raleigh/Durham area has more of a "transplant saturated" New South image. On the contrary, Richmond is borderline Mid-Atlantic in the same vein as DC, Baltimore, and even Philly (dare I say). Any thoughts?
put up a poll. I think Richmond has a mix of mid atlantic, rust belt, & southern vibes. Whereas Raliegh Durham is still very dominated by the country music/ sweet tea/ bible culture that defines the south
put up a poll. I think Richmond has a mix of mid atlantic, rust belt, & southern vibes. Whereas Raliegh Durham is still very dominated by the country music/ sweet tea/ bible culture that defines the south
the transplant culture has shifted the area from its redneck roots, but many of those transplants quickly start saying y'all, listening to country music, and adopting southern cuisine
I never really thought of the Raleigh area as "redneck" for the most part. It's probably "preppy southern" over anything, or maybe "suburban southern" although I'm probably making that term up. Just judging by my high school in Raleigh.
I never really thought of the Raleigh area as "redneck" for the most part. It's probably "preppy southern" over anything, or maybe "suburban southern" although I'm probably making that term up. Just judging by my high school in Raleigh.
You are absolutely right, many Triangle areas have become more upper class southern (preppy). But before the influx of the tech companies this area was still pretty dominated by tobacco culture & lower class southern (redneck)
the transplant culture has shifted the area from its redneck roots, but many of those transplants quickly start saying y'all, listening to country music, and adopting southern cuisine
Country music is played all around the country. "Ya'll" is said in NY and California as well. Southern cuisine, yes it defines the south as it should but Raleigh/Durham isn't dominated (southern) like let's say Birmingham or Memphis.
As for Rednecks, you can find those in northern states as well, just take a trip around upstate New York for example.
Is this a trolling post? If so, being southern can't be too bad considering the northerners are moving south at an alarming rate.. Also, those "redneck" states such as NC and GA are usually ranked pretty high in regards to "best states for business"...That could be a southern quality too.
Country music is played all around the country. "Ya'll" is said in NY and California as well. Southern cuisine, yes it defines the south as it should but Raleigh/Durham isn't dominated (southern) like let's say Birmingham or Memphis.
As for Rednecks, you can find those in northern states as well, just take a trip around upstate New York for example.
Is this a trolling post? If so, being southern can't be too bad considering the northerners are moving south at an alarming rate.. Also, those "redneck" states such as NC and GA are usually ranked pretty high in regards to "best states for business"...That could be a southern quality too.
Y'all is known for being a mostly southern thing, as well as country music. Those two facts are hard to deny. Rednecks can be found anywhere, & I am not saying they can't be. No this is not a trolling post, just because you don't agree with my opinion doesn't mean I am trolling. Most northerners move south because it is cheap & warm, i never said NC & Georgia are redneck. Republicans have lower taxes & regulations which is attractive to businesses (another reason northerners are moving south)
Whereas Raliegh Durham is still very dominated by the country music/ sweet tea/ bible culture that defines the south
Not really. The culture is similar to other major cities. I'd also point out that the culture here, while southern in character originally, was not quite the same flavor of southern as the rural parts of the state historically. Durham and Orange counties for instance voted democratic in every election since 1932. Carrboro elected the first openly gay mayor in the south, outside Florida. It's also the world headquarters of Adam&Eve. Raleigh elected the first black mayor in the south in the 1960s (in a city that wasn't black-majority). Raleigh was also the center of the music scene in the Triangle for many years, which is more punk and indie rock than country, though that center shifted to Chapel Hill, and now Durham in recent years.
Yeah... real biblical here. The only banjos you'll ever hear are being played by white hipsters, in these parts.
Not really. The culture is similar to other major cities. I'd also point out that the culture here, while southern in character originally, was not quite the same flavor of southern as the rural parts of the state historically. Durham and Orange counties for instance voted democratic in every election since 1932. Carrboro elected the first openly gay mayor in the south, outside Florida. It's also the world headquarters of Adam&Eve. Raleigh elected the first black mayor in the south in the 1960s (in a city that wasn't black-majority). Raleigh was also the center of the music scene in the Triangle for many years, which is more punk and indie rock than country.
Yeah... real biblical here. The only banjos you'll ever hear are being played by white hipsters, in these parts.
the city itself isn't very southern, I was referring more to the suburbs. But I would assume that Raleigh went democratic for so long due to the state government prescience. But it is interesting, Raleigh is beginning to remind me more & more of Austin
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