I am a southerner who lived in MA for two decades+. The anti-southern bigotry was indescribable. I had people tell me straight up that southern-accent = stupid. I listened to conservative talk radio, and heard more MA natives than I can count lump all southerners in with the snaggle-tooth perverts in Deliverance. I could go on and on. Glad there was none of that in NY. Just a short drive south makes that much difference? Who could have imagined.
I’m not talking about Massachusetts, I’m talking about New York.
I know they’re all just up there north of the Mason Dixon line, wherever that is, but they are two different places.
I suggest not ganging up
Dude, I think it goes this way. I grew up and lived in Philly for 46 yrs, retired early to Texas 12 yrs ago. I’ll be honest, my family had history in the city for 300 yrs plus my Irish famine side. Even though we were only 90 miles from NYC, I never really liked the NY or Boston accent. What I didn’t like the most was the Gumba speak, even in South Philly. It’s funny but all the Gumba’s either know someone in the Mafia or is related to one.
Since coming to Texas people use to mention my accent and I’d notice theirs. But to be honest I haven’t had anyone say anything about my accent or even noticed theirs for a long time.
I think the negative you received in Mass. is this, the Yankee boys love when southern girls speak but they look at when Southern boys speak it sounds soft. I’m not saying it is but like you sad they think all Southerns are stupid and that’s the truth in what they think.
Fact is, if people were blessed enough as I to live in Rural Texas in truly God’s country where people are actually friendly and still say good morning, hold the door for you and help old ladies with heavy packages.
I love Texas and go Cruz.