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Stupid Southerners and Other StereotypesAll southerners aren't stupid. Most of us even wear shoes. -
Why Do Southerners Talk and Act so Stupid Here in the U.S.A?It's as tho, they have no sense of reality of what's going on in the world?
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Birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Jr.: Two Southerners, One Holiday?Today is the official observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and the eve of the inauguration of Barack Obama as America's first African American president. That today also happens to be the birthday of Robert E. Lee is viewed by some as ironic.
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Keeping Redneck Hick Southerners from Taking Manufacturing JobsThomas Geoghegan, apparently a big supporter of labor unions, has weighed in on the controversy over the NLRB attempting to stop Boeing from using a manufacturing plant in South Carolina.
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Southerners Talk Funny! "Do You Know What I Mean, Vern?"The lifestyle of a Southerner (U.S.A.) can be pretty confusing for a Northerner (U.S.A.) or someone from another country, especially because they say we "Talk Funny" or simply because we say "Ya'll instead of "You Guys?." -
I Discriminate Against Southerners!I am southern but cannot get past the stereotypes, and the fact that many of those stereotypes are true. What is a girl to do?
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The Education of Henry Adams and His Injustice Towards SouthernersHenry Adams attended Harvard College in 1854 not only for the education, but for the social reputation the school had built up.
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The Laws the Govern Gator Hunting in FloridaSoutherners may have the natural desire to chow down on some good gator meat; to others it may be an acquired taste. We have all heard the saying about many reptiles before, "It tastes just like chicken", and well gator does taste like chicken. -
The Oppresion of Black Freedmen: The Black CodesThe Black Codes restrained the rights of black freedmen in order for southerners to gain control of their former slaves. Over time, Radical Republicans saw the corruption and this, and they were removed with the passage of the fourteenth amendment.
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Typical Southern New Year's Day Dinner in GeorgiaOn most holidays, we southerners eat like kings, but on New Year's Day we eat like paupers. This article contains a typical southern New Year's Day dinner at my home in Georgia.
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How Southern Recipes Sprang from NecessitySome of the best Southern recipes were not only born from creativity, but sprang from necessity. Take a closer look at how Southerners have made the best of what others might consider a bad situation.
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My Favorite Things About Being from the SouthYes, I am from the south and not ashamed to say so. I think in general, people get a bad rap. Many think southerners are backward and ignorant. Not true! I am neither.
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Pampas Grass and Other Pretty Plants Southerners Should Not UseAlways speak to a garden expert before planting flowers if you are new to a region, or if you have never dealt with a certain type of plant before.
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Catfish, the Other Southern White MeatThere have been many commercials stating that the other white meat is in fact pork. But if you live in any of the southern states you know that's not true. Catfish, to southerners is ... -
Southern Comfort Creamed Collard GreensSoutherners from all parts of the south including Winona savor the taste of collard greens. They are a dark, leafy green vegetable that is part of the cabbage family and closely related to kale. -
Brrr Baby It's Slightly Chilly OutsideEver wondered why southerners dig out the blankets when the temps drop below 70 degrees? Southerners may not know what real cold is, but they are experts on heat and humidity. And they know how to enjoy chilly weather when it arrives.
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Quick and Healthy Christmas AppetizersPimiento cheese is called "the pate of the south" because it's one of the most common yet delicious spreads that southerners love. It's simple and inexpensive to make but its tangy taste and luscious texture are both rich and velvety. -
Grasshopper Pie Made Easy and Cocktail RecipeA grasshopper pie is a minty, fresh and cool way Southerners and Winonans get to enjoy food and drink in the same bite. -
Columbus, Georgia, Loves Its Bar-B-QueSoutherners will use any excuse to sit down and talk over old times, discuss current world problems and solve them, and plan for better times.
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Fake Southern HospitalityAre southerners really the nicest people in the US?
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Southern Fried OnionsSoutherners can find a way to fry anything, just visit a county fair. You can find deep fried twinkies, oreos, even bananas! With onion season nearing, I would like to share with you my recipe for fried onions. These are great to dip in ranch.
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In Defense of DixieAin't it funny how all these folks who believe that Southerners are all a bunch of ignorant, inbred hicks have never actually even been to the South? Well, y'all's fixin' to get an education! -
Haunted in Georgia - Local Folklore and Legends from 7 Counties in the State of GeorgiaDo you believe in ghosts? I guarantee you many southerners do! These are the haunted stories of seven towns in the hot, sultry state of Georgia.
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What's to Like About a Southern Drawl?How could anyone think that a southern accent is cute? I suppose people like the way southerners talk because it's so different from the way they talk, much in the same way that I like hearing a British and Australian accents. -
Sectional Interest During and After the Mexican WarAlthough Southerners were clearly for the war for the possibility of gaining land where slaves could be used for agriculture, New England was completely against it because its region wanted more free states, while the western states truly did not have a definite opinion.
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Myths About the South - Or, Why I Don't Give a Crap About the Civil WarThis is a rubuttal piece against all of the unfair stereotypes about Southern people. There is even at least one AC article about how ignorant Southerners are, and that's a very small start of the prejudical pieces that I see.
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Tips for Creating a Southern Thanksgiving DinnerThis article contains tips for entrees, side dishes, breads and desserts that are served on southern tables on Thanksgiving Day.
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Best Game Restaurants in AtlantaGame can be an acquired taste. Some southerners grew up on rabbit and venison, others have a flavor for elk or emu.
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Haunted Local Folklore and Legends in South CarolinaDo you believe in ghosts? I guarantee you many southerners do! These are the haunted stories of five towns in the state of South Carolina.
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Boiled Peanuts: a Southern Thing?Boiled peanuts are a delicious snack so why does it seem that only Southerners appreciate them? -
A Guide to Fall Annuals in the SouthFor all you southerners out there, you can make your fall landscape more colorful and functional by planting the right annuals in your garden. Fall annuals in the south can turn into perennials if properly cared for due to the milder winters we have. -
New Year's Traditions in the SouthSoutherners spend the New Year's celebrating with traditions that date back to the Civil War. If you've never had the pleasure to be in the South on New Year's, it's about time you learned about our traditions that will bring you money, luck, and good health.
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The Origin and History of the Term "Scalawag"The scalawags were white southerners who joined the Republican Party.
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60th Birthday Party Ideas for SouthernersThe South is an awesome theme for a 60th birthday party.
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Autumnal Annuals for the SouthSoutherners can enjoy a fresh crop of beautiful, blooming annuals this fall.
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Crispy Southern Fried Chicken RecipeSoutherners have perfected the art of frying chicken with a secret ingredient. Read this article to find out what it is. -
My Life, with GhostsIn my life, I've experience the unexplained several times, and, though I've never actually seen a ghost, I believe that there is some phenomena that can go by that name. I don't find it frightening, but I am fascinated. Here I share my ghost stories.
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New Orleans Table: Iron Chef Showdown in NYCCelebrity sightings and an Iron Chef night of delicious eats in NYC.
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The Armpit of Wilmington: A Small Coastal Town in North CarolinaThis article discusses the state of tourism in a small coastal town in North Carolina, and the daily struggles for the locals to live with this tourism. It reveals that living by the beach is not always as great as it seems. It comes with a hefty price.
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Faith or Fortune? New England and the Chesapeake RegionAn essay about colonial New England and the Chesapeake region
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