LOL.
It doesn’t get any more hillbilly than Madison County.
Up until three years ago I lived in Greene County, on the border with Madison County, N.C. Madison County definitely has a reputation for moonshining and even a few longstanding feuds.
I thought Maggie Valley had been pretty much overrun by folks from other states, but I’m sure there are still natives.
No doubt Popcorn has roots up in that area too. But I think he lives in Cocke County, which is the equivilent of Madison County N.C. He probably sells his ‘shine over there too.
Thing is, Popcorn has been open about it for years. One of his kinfolks from Cocke County showed me a video he made about making moonshine. It was hilarious to watch, especially his hillbilly accent.
Did you see the photos of Popcorn posted below in this thread?
LOL, you're right. There are good folk up there though. A lot of them are cordial and polite just to the point of murder - if ya cross 'em the wrong way . (chuckle)
"Up until three years ago I lived in Greene County, on the border with Madison County, N.C."
You were lucky to live in part of God's country.
"Madison County definitely has a reputation for moonshining and even a few longstanding feuds."
LOL. Yup, there are some die-hard, hard headed people up there. They don't forget very easily.
"I thought Maggie Valley had been pretty much overrun by folks from other states, but I’m sure there are still natives."
Sadly, as you well know; the outsiders, half-backs, and flat-landers - not to mention illegals are trying their damndest to overrun the place. But the old culture still remains - at least for now.
"No doubt Popcorn has roots up in that area too. But I think he lives in Cocke County, which is the equivilent of Madison County N.C. He probably sells his ‘shine over there too.'
Hmm..could be. (grin)
"Thing is, Popcorn has been open about it for years. One of his kinfolks from Cocke County showed me a video he made about making moonshine. It was hilarious to watch, especially his hillbilly accent."
LOL, I'd like to see that video.
"Did you see the photos of Popcorn posted below in this thread?"
I've seen his picture before. Also, I watched a CMT program - I believe it was last year - that documented the moonshine 'business'. Popcorn was prominently featured in the program. It was an interesting.
/jasper