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So...parts of Arkansas are in the Mid-South, Deep South, Western South, and Upper South. I think we win the contest for having the most different types of "Souths."
haha i've only been through ARK on I40 but it seemed to fit the bill. I liked everything I saw about Arkansas..........except the roads!
So...parts of Arkansas are in the Mid-South, Deep South, Western South, and Upper South. I think we win the contest for having the most different types of "Souths."
I agree. The South is the South from Virginia to Texas and all this BS about upper, deep, etc, etc is ridiculous.
I agree. The South is the South from Virginia to Texas and all this BS about upper, deep, etc, etc is ridiculous.
I think it all stems from all of the negative connotations and stereotypes associated with the South...many people are terrified that someone will think they are southern, so they come up with these "southern-lite" subregions to ease their fears. It really doesn't work. The South is the South.
So...parts of Arkansas are in the Mid-South, Deep South, Western South, and Upper South. I think we win the contest for having the most different types of "Souths."
LOL...well it's the biggest region of the country geographically.
I don't think people are afraid of admitting they're part of the south, I think these little "Southern-lite" regions are created because some areas of historically Southern states really DON'T exude any Southern characteristics. I know some folks are gonna say "Well, most big Southern cities don't exude stereotypical Southern culture" yeah they do. If they don't, then how would you define Southern culture? Does it exist? So no, the South isn't the South. El Paso for instance is in a Southern state, but who'd consider El Paso Southern?
I don't think people are afraid of admitting they're part of the south, I think these little "Southern-lite" regions are created because some areas of historically Southern states really DON'T exude any Southern characteristics. I know some folks are gonna say "Well, most big Southern cities don't exude stereotypical Southern culture" yeah they do. If they don't, then how would you define Southern culture? Does it exist? So no, the South isn't the South. El Paso for instance is in a Southern state, but who'd consider El Paso Southern?
Yes, southern culture exists and it exists in all parts of the South - even in the places where, in your opinion, there are no southern characteristics. Keep in mind that is just an opinion.
Who would even consider El Paso American, much less southern?
Some people certainly are afraid (or ashamed) to be associated with the South. Skim through some city-data threads and see for yourself - it's rampant. There is an obvious fear in some people of being called southern. I'm thinking you might have it yourself judging from the above post.
Personally, I'd vote Upper South just because of the mountainous terrain.
The higher elevation the better. I prefer Boone, NC the best for that reason, but it is strictly a college town. 2,000ft elevation is generally a baseline requirement that I have once I venture further south. Otherwise the heat/humidity combination is really awful.
So, I've never had boiled peanuts and I'm curious what they taste like. I almost bought them in Homestead, Florida, but passed in the end. I haven't found them in Northern Virginia yet, but I'll keep looking.
You're not likely to find them in northern Virginia - and I can't find them in Texas either. They are a DEEEEEEP south phenomenon - like Georgia, Alabama and coastal Mississippi.
Next time you see them - treat yourself to a hot paper bag full of 'em! DON'T EAT THE SHELLS.
The correct way to eat them is to lightly pop the shell open with your teeth (whole nut inside your mouth is best!) and then spit out the shell. That salty water and that warm peanut inside is DELICIOUS!
They come in plain (plain salty that is) and Cajun spice - both are good.
Southern-lite?
Well, okay. I don't think it's because people are afraid to say they're southern. I thinks it's more because the south is not all the same, and a southern experience in Mobile is going to be quite different than a southern experience in Northeast TN or Arkansas.
When people say they want to experience the south I always wonder exactly what they have in mind, are they thinking Mississippi riverboats, plantation homes,and cotton fields, or are they thinking log cabins, banjos, and squirrel stew?
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