I live in the south. any time many folks from up north hear a southern accent they think we are ignorant rednecks and we are all racist and backward.
some people have been surprised to see i'm well educated and have good teeth, but i do walk around barefoot as much as i can, enjoy bluegrass and get my corn in a jar. not all my corn; i prefer it off the cob & uncooked - much sweeter that way!