The rest of the south's view of Kentucky (tenant, to live)
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Crap, "you guys" has started creeping into my vocabulary. I think I need a Re-Southernification crash course. Could never say "soda" or "pop" though. Just seems abnormal. No matter how long I am out of Kentucky it will always be Coke.
I'll say "soft drink" before I'll ever say "soda" or "pop" or, worst of all, "soda pop."
I'll preface this by saying I have not read this thread ... but I am from southern Alabama.
For the most part, people in that region do not really think twice about Kentucky - other than when they might happen to be playing Auburn or Alabama in football. To that same respect, we recognize that Kentucky is in the SEC (southeastern conference), but do not really think of Kentucky as a "southern state". Or, more accurately, I guess it is considered semi-southern, but not part of the "deep south" which is typically just called "the south" by us. In general (according to most from my region of origin), Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Northern/Central Florida, and South Carolina carry the "deep south" tag. Outside of that, a state might be "kind-of southern", but not completely southern.
As for a couple of responses that I did read, I agree that WV and KY are kindof southern in spirit ... but VA? Never been there, but I don't see VA as southern personally.
Maybe I am out of touch though. Was born in and lived in Alabama for all of my life practically until recently, but I have always said "you guys" and never would say "ya'll". But I will say that the thought of saying "soda pop" disgusts me .
I'll preface this by saying I have not read this thread ... but I am from southern Alabama.
For the most part, people in that region do not really think twice about Kentucky
I don't know about that...Gulf Shores is teeming with Kentuckians every spring. Maybe your average Joe Bob doesn't think twice about Ky, but those in the tourism industry sure do. Beleedat!
I don't know about that...Gulf Shores is teeming with Kentuckians every spring. Maybe your average Joe Bob doesn't think twice about Ky, but those in the tourism industry sure do. Beleedat!
Gulf Shores teems with people from everywhere each spring/summer, even this average Joe Bob that was raised 45 minutes away from there. Anyhow, I believe tourism doesn't specify those from Kentucky in their marketing efforts , but rather anyone in the nation seeking a beach vacation.
Gulf Shores teems with people from everywhere each spring/summer, even this average Joe Bob that was raised 45 minutes away from there. Anyhow, I believe tourism doesn't specify those from Kentucky in their marketing efforts , but rather anyone in the nation seeking a beach vacation.
Then explain the big "Welcome Kentuckians! Thank God you're here to fill our coffers!" sign on I-65 south of Birmingham.
Crap, "you guys" has started creeping into my vocabulary. I think I need a Re-Southernification crash course. Could never say "soda" or "pop" though. Just seems abnormal. No matter how long I am out of Kentucky it will always be Coke.
My kids all say both "you guys" and "soda". It's ok to say it, really
I'll preface this by saying I have not read this thread ... but I am from southern Alabama.
For the most part, people in that region do not really think twice about Kentucky - other than when they might happen to be playing Auburn or Alabama in football. To that same respect, we recognize that Kentucky is in the SEC (southeastern conference), but do not really think of Kentucky as a "southern state". Or, more accurately, I guess it is considered semi-southern, but not part of the "deep south" which is typically just called "the south" by us. In general (according to most from my region of origin), Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Northern/Central Florida, and South Carolina carry the "deep south" tag. Outside of that, a state might be "kind-of southern", but not completely southern.
As for a couple of responses that I did read, I agree that WV and KY are kindof southern in spirit ... but VA? Never been there, but I don't see VA as southern personally.
Maybe I am out of touch though. Was born in and lived in Alabama for all of my life practically until recently, but I have always said "you guys" and never would say "ya'll". But I will say that the thought of saying "soda pop" disgusts me .
Have you ever been to Kentucky? I noticed you have left out Arkansas and North Carolina as well. Why is that?
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, but rather anyone in the nation seeking a beach vacation.
Well-played, worthy adversary.