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Feel free to stay away. No one here likes you northener types anyway. People here in miss dont care about what anyone from Atlanta, NYC, Boston or anywhere else think. I feel sorry for people who live in the slumhole that is New York.
Mississippi is kinda like the little outcast sibling that gets made fun of and protected at the same time. A native Georgian can make fun of Mississippi, but if they catch a New Yorker doing it, watch out!
This post is not meant to get on people's nerves, so please don't let it get to you.
I'm from the northeast and I'll be honest, not a single state outside the northeast has a good rep to many people who have been born and raised there. I grew up in NY and CT my entire life and haven't loved outside of it until I moved to Atlanta, GA in August of last year.
But even down here people hate on northerners and whatever, which I can understand but don't really care. What is crazy to me is that nearly everyone down here in Atlanta also hates on Mississippi hardcore. Even people that I've met outside of Atlanta in GA hate on your state.
Before you argue that everyone from Atlanta and surrounding areas is from the northeast, the people who feel strongly that Mississippi is the worst place on planet Earth that I've met are from Texas, South Carolina (which I don't see how they have time to hate on anyone except for themselves since their state absolutely blows), and native Georgians.
It just kind of makes me feel bad for you guys. I plan on taking a trip to Alabama and Mississippi at some point this summer to formulate my own educated opinion on your state and other southern states.
Just wanted to kind of rant a little and let you all know that not all of us NYers Moderator cut: language removed
Let me tell you all about the "deep south" and why Mississippi is the backlash of so many of the southern stereotypes that float around out there. I currently live in Meridian Mississippi, located in the center part of the state right next to the Alabama border. Meridian evokes almost all the southern stereotypes you hear of.
- People here have strong and thick southern accents, sometimes difficult for me to understand. (I'm from the Illinois/Indiana area)
- Poverty is rampant. About 30% of the city's population lives below the poverty line.
- Very conservative in mind and politics. Home is where the heart is, and as bad as things are in Mississippi, people see no reason to leave, because every other state out there will just hate on them for being from Mississippi.
- Truck on lift kits, hunting, mud riding, 4 wheeling, camping, fishing, and drinking lots of cheap beer are all favorite pass times in this state. I've never seen so many pickup trucks on lift kits with obnoxiously loud exhaust systems before.
- A poor population keeps Meridian and Mississippi in general from having much in the way of the national stores and restaurants. Many of your favorite chain retailers or diners do not exist in Meridian or most of the state.
- Racism is still very much prevalent in the south, especially Mississippi. But racism exists everywhere. I think it's particularly bad in the New England states, where blacks make up less than 5% of the population, where in Mississippi blacks make up 36% of the population, more than in any other state in the nation.
Now, having said all that, Mississippi has its pros, which also deserve attention. The gulf coast of Mississippi is a very well developed area and shares very few similarities with the rest of the state. Gulfport and Biloxi have many of the amenities, shopping areas, and good neighborhoods you'd find in your more nationally acclaimed areas. Biloxi is also famous for its gambling, it has 12 major casinos in the area which attract most of the New Orleans and Alabama/Florida population.
Oxford, where the University of Mississippi is at is a very quaint town with the epitome of the southern charm and friendliness that southern people are known for, and southerners are. They will carry on conversations with complete strangers.
Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Pressley, is a fine town on the upswing.
Southaven, on the northern most border of the state, right outside of Memphis is a very fast growing city, known as one of the more upscale suburbs of Memphis.
Madison, the wealthiest city in the state, a suburb of Jackson, the average family here makes over $100,000 a year, they also have the best schools in the state, which also compete on a national level.
Please take a tour of Mississippi with an open mind and explore it for yourself.
Mississippi is kinda like the little outcast sibling that gets made fun of and protected at the same time. A native Georgian can make fun of Mississippi, but if they catch a New Yorker doing it, watch out!
How true that is. Come to think about it, anytime I've said anything wrong about any other state in the south to a southern person, I usually get ripped apart.
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Let me tell you all about the "deep south" and why Mississippi is the backlash of so many of the southern stereotypes that float around out there. I currently live in Meridian Mississippi, located in the center part of the state right next to the Alabama border. Meridian evokes almost all the southern stereotypes you hear of.
- People here have strong and thick southern accents, sometimes difficult for me to understand. (I'm from the Illinois/Indiana area)
- Poverty is rampant. About 30% of the city's population lives below the poverty line.
- Very conservative in mind and politics. Home is where the heart is, and as bad as things are in Mississippi, people see no reason to leave, because every other state out there will just hate on them for being from Mississippi.
- Truck on lift kits, hunting, mud riding, 4 wheeling, camping, fishing, and drinking lots of cheap beer are all favorite pass times in this state. I've never seen so many pickup trucks on lift kits with obnoxiously loud exhaust systems before.
- A poor population keeps Meridian and Mississippi in general from having much in the way of the national stores and restaurants. Many of your favorite chain retailers or diners do not exist in Meridian or most of the state.
- Racism is still very much prevalent in the south, especially Mississippi. But racism exists everywhere. I think it's particularly bad in the New England states, where blacks make up less than 5% of the population, where in Mississippi blacks make up 36% of the population, more than in any other state in the nation.
Now, having said all that, Mississippi has its pros, which also deserve attention. The gulf coast of Mississippi is a very well developed area and shares very few similarities with the rest of the state. Gulfport and Biloxi have many of the amenities, shopping areas, and good neighborhoods you'd find in your more nationally acclaimed areas. Biloxi is also famous for its gambling, it has 12 major casinos in the area which attract most of the New Orleans and Alabama/Florida population.
Oxford, where the University of Mississippi is at is a very quaint town with the epitome of the southern charm and friendliness that southern people are known for, and southerners are. They will carry on conversations with complete strangers.
Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Pressley, is a fine town on the upswing.
Southaven, on the northern most border of the state, right outside of Memphis is a very fast growing city, known as one of the more upscale suburbs of Memphis.
Madison, the wealthiest city in the state, a suburb of Jackson, the average family here makes over $100,000 a year, they also have the best schools in the state, which also compete on a national level.
Please take a tour of Mississippi with an open mind and explore it for yourself.
Thank you for this post. I didn't know Elvis was born in MS. My grandmother loved him and had a bunch of stuff signed by him.
So do you recommend I stay out of Meridian and visit the other cities you listed or would it be a good experience to see Meridian? I understand that it's poor and all that, but do you recommend seeing it just to say I did?
How true that is. Come to think about it, anytime I've said anything wrong about any other state in the south to a southern person, I usually get ripped apart.
Thank you for this post. I didn't know Elvis was born in MS. My grandmother loved him and had a bunch of stuff signed by him.
So do you recommend I stay out of Meridian and visit the other cities you listed or would it be a good experience to see Meridian? I understand that it's poor and all that, but do you recommend seeing it just to say I did?
3 Doors Down is from Mississippi
Britney Spears was born in Mississippi
Faith Hill is from Mississippi
Eli Manning played for Ole Miss (University of Mississippi)
Just some famous pop culture that Mississippi is known for.
I would recommend visiting at least 2 or 3 cities in Mississippi to a full and good experience of it. Meridian is the quintessential Mississippi city. It has a large dose of that southern stereotype you hear so much about, but it also has some good history, very instrumental in the civil war, still a major rail line hub, Peavey, the brand that makes guitars and other electronic equipment, is headquartered here in Meridian.
3 Doors Down is from Mississippi
Britney Spears was born in Mississippi
Faith Hill is from Mississippi
Eli Manning played for Ole Miss (University of Mississippi)
Just some famous pop culture that Mississippi is known for.
I would recommend visiting at least 2 or 3 cities in Mississippi to a full and good experience of it. Meridian is the quintessential Mississippi city. It has a large dose of that southern stereotype you hear so much about, but it also has some good history, very instrumental in the civil war, still a major rail line hub, Peavey, the brand that makes guitars and other electronic equipment, is headquartered here in Meridian.
3 Doors Down hell yeah!
I am a big history buff so I think I'll like all those types of elements in MS. Hoping to see a lot of old school things, ya know? Like war museums or monuments or things of that nature.
It's unfortunate that growing up in NY and CT the history courses never really teach us anything about southern states. I just remember hearing about them and some famous battles that took place in them and having to memorize where they were on the map, but that's it. Hopefully I'll be able to see what "the real South" is like.
I am a big history buff so I think I'll like all those types of elements in MS. Hoping to see a lot of old school things, ya know? Like war museums or monuments or things of that nature.
It's unfortunate that growing up in NY and CT the history courses never really teach us anything about southern states. I just remember hearing about them and some famous battles that took place in them and having to memorize where they were on the map, but that's it. Hopefully I'll be able to see what "the real South" is like.
Lots of history here. When General Sherman came through the south and conquered all the towns, pillaging them along the way they nicknamed Jackson "Chimney Town" because the only thing left standing in the town were the chimneys.
Mississippi is famous for being the home of the blues, coming from the Mississippi delta. Never being a blues fan this didn't intrigue me much, but I would caution you at all costs to stay away from the Delta. Compared to the rest of Mississippi it is very 3rd world. Several towns in the Delta didn't have running water until the late 1960's, it's the most impoverished area of the state.
There are a few museums in Meridian going over the Civil War and the city's history, and probably a few in Jackson too, but I'll tell you this, Mississippi is not known for its museums, so don't compare them with the ones you're accustomed to seeing in New England area. There's also a great number of plantations that have been preserved and converted to museums. Plenty to see on the historic side, it has quite a past, quite the contrary to when you look to Mississippi's future.
How true that is. Come to think about it, anytime I've said anything wrong about any other state in the south to a southern person, I usually get ripped apart.
I think it's that way in every region. Since you're from Connecticut, if you made a bad comment about Massachussetts (for example), you probably wouldn't get much flack from fellow New Englanders. However, if I were to say it, the New England cavalry would come out ready to attack.
I have always enjoyed my time when im in Mississippi. Nice people, neat towns and interesting history. Lots of sites related to the war for southern independence to explore. People who run down your state dont know anything about it, and they watch too much tv and take in what hollywierd says about the place. Ive been to 46 of the 50 states and Mississippi does not IMO belong on the bottom of those ranking list that are always used against it. Northerners write those lists and rank the states sitting up there in Boston or NYC. I would say they are biased wouldnt you?? Funny how all the "best states" on those lists are always north of the mason-dixon line and east of Ohio. Some states are real slum holes, and Mississippi is NOT one of them. Id rather live in Ms any day over any northeast state.
@ColdAiment: You da man. Thank you for your posts.
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I think it's that way in every region. Since you're from Connecticut, if you made a bad comment about Massachussetts (for example), you probably wouldn't get much flack from fellow New Englanders. However, if I were to say it, the New England cavalry would come out ready to attack.
Hahaha New England cavalry. Quite true.
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I have always enjoyed my time when im in Mississippi. Nice people, neat towns and interesting history. Lots of sites related to the war for southern independence to explore. People who run down your state dont know anything about it, and they watch too much tv and take in what hollywierd says about the place. Ive been to 46 of the 50 states and Mississippi does not IMO belong on the bottom of those ranking list that are always used against it. Northerners write those lists and rank the states sitting up there in Boston or NYC. I would say they are biased wouldnt you?? Funny how all the "best states" on those lists are always north of the mason-dixon line and east of Ohio. Some states are real slum holes, and Mississippi is NOT one of them. Id rather live in Ms any day over any northeast state.
What cities do you like the most in MS to visit?
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