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If you was "not" Proud of your Country, that would upset me, lol. You are right, you should be Proud. Lynyrd Skynyrd is "not" from Alabama. They are from Jacksonville, FL. Their biggest hit was about our State; they wrote it because it was some of the best experiences they had doing performances. I just wanted to clear that out of respect for Lynyrd Skynyrd (all members) __ Y'all __ that seemed to throw you off. It means "you all". Much Love and Respect from Alabama, USA
Hello Andre, I thought I'd suggest a video about American accents, if interested. "Accent Expert Gives A Tour Of U.S. Accents - (Part 1)/WIRED" (by the channel: WIRED) [There are Parts 2 &3 also] --Eric Singer is a dialect coach who works in television and film production. He also has a RU-vid channel called {WIRED} where he discusses how accents have developed inside the United States. As always, I enjoyed your perspective on everything. Thanks for sharing. peace out~
@@mamaflush9945. Be aware though that many dialects discussed are very subtly different to a non English native speaker. A fluent English speaker will notice a Southern accent, a New York accent, and perhaps a New England accent. The main difference in language apart from the accent would be word usage staring with Ya’ll - short for You All, or the even older Ye All, third person plural, but used by many when addressing an individual or a whole group. You might also notice a stringer emphasis on manners in the south particularly between adults and children, or the elderly. You will likely enjoy most of the food though some might be an acquired taste. Most folks in America are friendly and polite but don’t be surprised if you run into rude and ignorant folks anywhere, but jarringly so in the south.
I 100% disagree with someone telling you that the South would not welcome you. Southern hospitality is a real thing. You would probably be more welcomed in the South than anywhere else in the US.
Whoever told you that you would not be accepted in the South, then they are speaking out of ignorance or hate. We Southerners welcome all people. That is why there is a such thing as Southern Hospitality. On behalf of all Southerners, you are welcome here my friend.
Definitely multifaceted. I think most of the time it's used as a statement of "pity"...which of course can be a disparaging remark circumstantially. It's nuanced to the point of ambiguity.
I don't watch Briggs anymore because he always makes it clear he doesn't like southern people or the culture. He loves to find negative things about the South but overlooks all that's good. Andre, you would be very welcome in the south.
"Being ugly" is about behavior. If you are "being ugly", you are behaving badly. If someone says "you ugly" or "you are ugly" they are talking about your appearance
The reason so many Southerners didn't consider the Civil War to be an issue about slavery is partly because even within the South, most typical people didn't *actually* have slaves. Slave ownership was almost exclusively limited to the richest, very top of the elite (called the 'planter' class), which made up a tiny percentage of actual southerners. Most average Joe type people had nothing to do with slavery, thus - when the war started, it was hard to see it as a 'slavery first' issue.
@ WarnerKov So true! The issue of slavery was always the proverbial "elephant in the living room" that nobody talked about BUT States' rights and tariffs were the stated (and also big) issues. But even Lincoln said that keeping the country unified was his #1 goal (with or without slavery) . As much as he personally disliked slavery, he said that he would accept a South even with slavery. But, as the war continued and Lincoln, as well as other Northerners saw that the Black man was capable of being responsible and not a mere child-like, inferior man. Freedom became something that most Northerners believed was essential. One of the reasons that slavery did not last in the North was because it was not profitable. If the cotton gin had not been invited (1793) slavery might not have been so prevalent in the south (by the time of the Civil War, it was fading in the large cities in both Virginia and Maryland.
My grandpa told me that he was always told that most of the plantations in the south was partially owned by rich aristocrats in the north. He also said that for the price of a single slave you could by a couple acres of land. It was the plantation owners that ran white families off their land to increase profits.
Im from northwest Georgia. His interpretation of southeastern accent is very simplistic. There's also heavy influences from Scottish, Irish, and German people.
I don't see a problem with being proud of where you come from, even if you move to America from another country you can still have pride in where you come from. I think that's one of the greatest things about America is we in a way absorb parts of different cultures and mix it into ours. In my part of West Virginia we had a lot of italian immigrants, we sort of get a little bit of hate from Italians from Italy for the type of "Italian" food we make here, but it was created by italian immigrants that took knowledge they had when they came here and mixed it with what they found.
Many people in the south are not wealthy enough to travel outside of the US, so when foreigners visit we tend to try to make them feel incredibly welcome as the cultural exchange is extremely exciting to us! With your accent I wouldn't be surprised if in more rural areas of the south you'd be given stuff for free or even offered to join them for dinner. From Alabama
Southern hospitality is a real thing. I do think that you would find friendly people if you visited the deep South. I don't know if they would be able to understand you with your accent, or if you would be able to understand them with their accent, but a smile goes a long way towards making friends.
I'm from Alabama and I can understand you just fine. You would definitely find plenty of people that would love to sit and talk about your life and life in the area you're visiting.
Hi! I am from Mississippi. I’m glad you enjoy learning about our region. Most of the video you were watching, most was true. We do love our traditions. We take life slower than the rest of the country. Please do come and visit. We would love to have you!
@@srog3771the whole southern love for the confederacy thing bothers me as much as anyone but if you think there’s nothing to southern heritage but slavery then you’re just ignorant
Not gonna argue with a troll, but there is a lot more to the south than a heritage of slavery. If you can't see that, that just tells me you aren't informed. Bless your heart....
@@nathanmclaughlin304 Every state had slavery. Don't let them get to you, people want to stick 'heritage' to only 'one' meaning of the word and it's the one they choose. They don't get 'heritage' to us is not the same to them, but we are the dumb ones. I bet they don't even know Lincoln would not sign the 14th early. Cassius Clay (to anyone not from the south that is the guy Muhammad Ali was named after at birth) forced him to and that we had a huge tax on our goods going north and no tax on stuff coming south. They forget also if the south won we was freeing slaves also; but history is written by the 'winners'. Oh and let's not forget, No One moves North to retire. Yet we are the bad, lol. Much Love and Respect from Alabama EDIT: I wanted to mention the Statues, to all that hate them you are ignorant to the point. History does not have to only be in a book. Those remind us of how far we have progressed. And if you don't like that I'm sorry you don't understand it. Because if you did I really think you would agree.
In the South you pretty much like it or you dont. I was raised in Cali by a man born and raised in Alabama. I moved to Alabama 11 years ago & it was the best decision of my life, i love it here.
I am from New Mexico but live in Colorado. My husband and I visited Georgia and South Carolina at the end of 2023. It is so beautiful there! The people are so friendly! The guy on the video made it sound like, people in the south are standing outside their doors debating politics, religion, and the Civil War daily. That is not at all what we experienced. I'm certain if you go to the south looking for an argument about those things, the Southerners will kindly give it to you ;D Anyways, We had an amazing time while we were there. We plan on making it our home in the near future. I feel like you could really hear his bias coming through that video. I just want to say, Thank you! for not feeling the need to get into politics. It's really not worth it.
Yes, I really do believe that this was kinda biased myself. As a true Southern I can honestly say that I myself steer away from talking politics, religion , and the civil war. I found out when I was young it will only cause problems, lol. And you should always be proud of where you come from.
I am glad you enjoyed your visit to my home state GA. I have visited New Mexico, and I thought it was just beautiful also. Very different though I went to the White Sands/Alamogordo area and loved it.
@@here4thealibi That’s awesome! I am from the north west corner of New Mexico and have never seen the white sands lol. I have heard it is beautiful. I’m happy you enjoyed my home state. There are some beautiful bluffs all around the state as well. I love the New Mexican Mexican food. And the Navajo fry bread. lol I hope you tried some of that while you were there.
I was born in the UK scots heritage. I have lived in the West. Midwest and the South. I will never leave the South. Fantastic friendly people, great food, great music. Beautiful Region of the country. I live in the foothills of the Smokies in NC I can go to the other side of the state and can be at the Ocean within 4 hours. If I want to go to a game or concert I can be in the city in an hour. NC has it all. When I head north I can't wait to get home.
3 bands & 4 songs that encompass "Southern Rock". 1) Marshall Tucker Band, "Can't you see" 2) Charlie Daniels Band, "Long Haired Country Boy" 3) Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Gimme Three Steps" and the National Anthem of The South "Free Bird". Honorable mention to "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels Band.
14:10 You're correct. In Florida, we often say that the further north you go, the more southern it gets. This is because the northern parts of the state (cites like Jacksonville and Tallahassee) are very similar to the Deep South, in terms of the culture. However, as you go further south, towards Tampa and Miami, the culture and climate are much more like the Caribbean than the American Deep South. For example, in parts of South Florida, it's more common to speak Spanish than English, because that's the language that's been spoken in the community for generations.
Official Florida woman here, came here to say this. I think Orlando is the line. Theres a mix of native Florida rednecks and the Latin/Caribbean community from south Florida. Orlando is a melting pot of cultures
We are from New Jersey and just moved down South-it was definitely a culture shock to us but we are starting to assimilate 😊! Each state definitely has its own culture !
People in the south will be friendly if you come! I’m in Mississippi and people are friendly here, and have good food! 😊😊 The weather is more comfortable from January to May and November and December! It is HOT from June-August, especially August! I would not come then!!
@@steveandtammyb And now we getting snowed in, haha. It's just starting here (North Alabama). I agree check out MS to everyone even at least swing by Tunica (Robinsville I think) for a few. Not for the casinos but because there is a few beautiful places to view the Mississippi River there. Much Love and Respect ❤🙏
Yes there is a three part series by Eric Singer on US accents that is one of the best on the internet. You will learn so much about it and it’s very viewer friendly. You find yourself wanting to keep watching even though it’s rather involved.
People in the south tend to be very warm and friendly. I grew up on the west coast but I never felt as welcome there as I did when I lived in South Carolina or Louisiana.
@european-reacts , If you was "not" Proud of your Country, that would upset me, lol. You are right, you should be Proud. Lynyrd Skynyrd is "not" from Alabama. They are from Jacksonville, FL. Their biggest hit was about our State; they wrote it because it was some of the best experiences they had doing performances. I just wanted to clear that out of respect for Lynyrd Skynyrd (all members) __ Y'all __ that seemed to throw you off. It means "you all". Much Love and Respect from Alabama, USA
I’m from Georgia just south of Atlanta, and I will say the video missed out mostly is that how different the food is, and you’ll find most Americans would agree the south makes some of the best food overall. Also we’ll help anyone who needs it and we’ll always check on people in need. And mostly southerns live in rural areas unlike the north east. But we all get along even if we disagree on ways of life.
I tell you what, I know if I needed them, my neighbors would turn up in spades. And I'm an Oklahoma Democrat. But you know I would be there in a heartbeat for any of them. It's why civil war couldn't happen, what my neighbors gonna come kill me because I don't like trump, or me them. We are to damn country for that crap. We need each other too much for that.
I live in rural South Georgia, and absolutely love it here. We have some beautiful places in the south. The Okefenokee ( pronounced,,, O-key-fenn-o-key) swamp park and national wildlife tefuge is not far from my hometown. There are some documentaries of the park by P.B.S. you should check out. You should also look into the Alligator snapping turtle. This thing is a living dinosaur.
My dad was born ('39) and raised in Omega. My mom was born ('42) in San Diego but moved to Tifton after her dad returned from the war. My earliest memories are of Valdosta but we lived in Tifton from around '69 or '70 until '76 when we moved to Norcross, about 30 miles NE of Atlanta. Most of my extended family are still in the Tifton and Omega area. One of my best friends grew up and lived in Fitzgerald. All that back story to say I have been all over GA and Northern FL and you are absolutely right about the Okefenokee and surrounding area. I remember as a kid an uncle got everyone together to seine a pond on their farm. It was very memorable because of the Alligator Snapping Turtle pulled from the pond. That was roughly 50 years ago so my memory of it's size isn't exact but to that 8 +/- year old little boy it was a monster. I am certain it was big enough that it could have easily removed my arm if it had the chance. Rural GA, which means everything that's NOT metro Atlanta, is beautiful and a joy to experience. GA really is two distinct states in one, Atlanta and the rest of GA. It's like that only because of the outsiders that have come in and worked to change GA to be like where they came from. Something we GA natives despise, I'm sure you'll agree. Hopefully we can get our state back on track soon. All the best.
"Oh wow! Texas is not deep south?" - Texas is... Texas. A region and cultural area all to itself. It's almost 3 times the size of the UK. It does its own thing.
Briggs thinks he knows about the south. I’ve seen other videos, he’s done about the south, and they are backwards and outdated. I don’t think he’s actually spent much time here.
Born and raised in NE Ohio. But moved south in 1966... went back to Ohio for a couple years.... missed the south. Been here ever since... Have lived in Georgia, N. Carolina, and Tennessee... love it here... my sister Judy moved south with me for a few years... she is back in Ohio... when people ask her about southern cooking... she says... first you take the bacon grease...... lol our food is different... might not be the healthiest lol but it sure is good. Lol You will enjoy all parts of the USA So much to see and enjoy... You will find your accent will get you lots of attention in the south. People will want to know where you are from... be willing to help you as much as possible, with or without an accent lol Thank you for your sweet reaction. Hope someday you and your family will get to visit the USA... and will have lots of fun!
I agree with you. The south has a long culture, right or wrong, which is not a bad thing. It is polite, good food and friendly people. I watch Briggs all the time but he is a little biased when it comes to the south and the mid west. His prerogative of course. We have different opinions but that is why we can agree to disagree. I was raised that if someone was 10 years older than me was referred to as Mr, Mrs, or Miss.
@bynumite76 the north didn't want to free slaves to be nice. They wanted to free them because the NORTH wanted cheap labor in their factories. Otherwise why didn't our government provide farm land allotments to freed slaves so that they could be independent and truly free? They knew farming better than anything else, they wete experts and very knowledgeable. They weren't given land because the NORTH wanted cheap labor. In my opinion they went from plantation slaves to factory slaves. Still being taken advantage of.
@@OkiePeg411As an AA I will say this about slavery. The north has done a good job at making it self look as if it’s not racist. Racism and slavery is always leveled against the south. But,The north isn’t as innocent as it tries to portray. Frankly,You can find just as much racism in the north today in many cities and states.
Yes I agree. His tone completely changes when talking about the south. He’s very arrogant. He doesn’t know as much as he thinks. It’s sad that his prejudice towards the south can make people believe we’re terrible. Well, bless his heart ;)
I don't think the narrator was being negative he just told the history of the deep south. As a Black woman raised in Alabama our history is ugly as heck, but I love the deep south wouldn't trade it for anywhere else. I proudly yell I'm a G.R.I.T.S( girl raised in the South) or American by birth but Southern by the grace of God 😊 I love our food especially soul food is one of a kind, our manners(for the majority Southerners are friendly but like most things some aren't), our sayings our lifestyle is what makes us so special. Oh yeah we are college football crazy too..😂 RTR
I share your background also being from the same state. I'm trained as a historian so of course every time I came across about information about our home I'd note it. There's still a lot of economic and labor issues that people obscure with race down South. It's still not discussed completely . Average people were distracted with racism from blaming a wealthy exploitive class. It was a divide and conquer thing still not honestly talked about. It's a shame because if people knew the whole truth more healing could take place.
@@superodalisqueThe so called working class and poor white folks don’t want to talk about that part of their heritage. Basically, being used by the rich while folk. Still to this day it’s happening and they act if they have no clue. So is it naivety or just pure racism?
You hit the nail right on the head Ma'am. I mentioned the same to him about the South. I also think I explained fairly well that we mostly get along together very well and those that express ugly views, well they're just not being good Christian folks. I'm glad he's hearing it again from you. God bless and oh yes GO DAWGS!!!
My husband bonded with the black dispatcher, at work, over food. She said, "White people eat okra and collards?" Soul food isn't just black folk's food, it's poor folk's food.
@@RethaMitchell it was invented by slaves hence the title Soul food ! Now for it being food for the poor I agree because while the rich only wanted the prime cuts of meats the slaves were given the unwanted (chitterlings, ears, feet, tails, lips etc) now did other races that were poor eat it too? Yes ma'am !! but don't disrespect the title Soul, Rich Black's eat Soul food too! It's Black Culture! It's easy to mix Southern food and Soul food because they mix so well! Not so much poor anymore have you seen the prices of oxtail, chicken gizzard's, chitterlings?
The northernmost portions of Florida however along the Georgia and Alabama borders are much more closely related to “Deep South” than southern Florida…
Just found your channel and like your reactions. I'm from the deep South, born and raised here in Mississippi. Our early history is not one of our proudest moments but it was a different time, we have all worked to improve the negativity we seem to always get. Most people that visit the deep South are usually surprised, we are very friendly and our food is great. I definitely have a thick southern drawl, Ya'll.
Quit being ugly is not about your physical appearance. It's about how you are behaving. For example: being rude, being too loud, starting a verbal argument, or swearing.
I’m not originally from South Georgia but we moved there when I was in the second grade so about 8-9 years old so I consider it to be my home now. The very first thing EVERYONE would ask when you first meet them is what church you go to. And no matter what you say they’ll say you should go with them to their church the next Sunday.
7:15 WIRED had Erik Singer and some other linguists make a series of videos going over an "accent map of North America" with the various groups discussed! That would be a great place to go to hear more about the accents and dialects!
Accents can vary a lot in the same state. I have an SE NC accent, and I grew up in Wilmington, NC. I now live in Washington, NC, which is 2.5 hours north, and the accent is totally different. 40 miles north, it's totally different, and the real old timers on the Outer Banks have an accent and vocabulary that's more like SE England. Unfortunately, it's disappearing with all the tourists that visit.
@MarthaDwyer my dad and uncle grew up in the Smoky Mountains, so I understand the old mountain speech. Things changed a lot after they got paved roads, indoor plumbing, and electricity, especially TV. Now, people there sound more like the rest of the country.
Hi, I am American Black and from the South (Atlanta, GA) and people who are not from the South over exaggerate the racism of the South especiallyin recent times. Where I'm from Americans of all races are thriving and do quite well. We have a terrible history but the vast majority of Americans who are Black live in the South. And if it so racist, why would we stay? Outside of isolated incidents both races get along, live and work together. I personally feel Southern Americans who are white actually are more comfortable and open-minded to Americans that are Black because we live in the same areas and grew up together. So we actually get to know each other.
Atlanta's become so unlike the surrounding area that the ATL is its own thing. It's to the South what Chicago is to the Midwest. In their regions, but culturally barely (if at all) part of the region. It wouldn't surprise me if Atlanta and Chicago have more in common with each other than they do their surrounding regions.
Agree. Color doesn't matter here in South Georgia either. We're all connected by hard times. We can't get over lifes humps by ourselves. That's why a helping hand is so important....and the color of that hand isn't.
The south is full of colloquialisms. It's kind of a pretty dialect of English if you start looking at where some of the sayings come from and how they're used. If you want something fun, that you may not understand at all, The Southern Women channel here on RU-vid does a series of videos called Sh@t Southern Women Say. They're hilarious. Also, if you google "Southern Colloquialisms" the first link should be to a magazine called Southern Living which has a whole bunch of sayings and their meanings. It's a pretty good introduction to Southern language.
I am a native Floridian now living in Tennessee. My family is originally from Tennessee, so growing up in South Florida left me feeling out of place. My accent, way of dress, and what we ate was a lot different than most. I have traveled the country extensively, and I can honestly say, theres no place more hospitable than the South. My general breakdown of what Ive discovered in my travels: The Northeast is overpopulated with people crammed together in the large cities. Its crazy expensive to be there, and the people are taught to "mind their own business and not get involved". If you go to some of the coastal cities, youll find some great seafood dishes. The Midwest, or "flyover states" are generally friendly, grow a lot of beef and corn, and are probably closest to "normal" 🤣. The Pacific Northwest is still wild with a few big cities, but many people go there to live off grid. They are an interesting collection where youll find "normal-just a little off" people on the average. California is a world unto itself...the only good thing I can really say is that they have the best weather, and the scenery is beautiful and varied. The large cities are overpopulated with people living on top of each other, and the homeless run rampant. While there are pockets of normal people trying to make a life out there, the majority are off their rockers. Again though, delicious seafood and a variety of unique foods/cultural imfluences from around the world. Calfornia seems to be one of the more diversified states culturally. The Southwest...its very arid. This dry portion of the country is some of the least populated, yet still has some notably large cities and the people seemed friendly. There is a strong Mexican/Indigenous cultural influence there. They have some amazing art and the way of life is a little more laid back. Rich history full of cowboys, horses, Native Americans, etc...delicious and somewhat unique foods with lots of flavor and spice. Colorado gets a special mention because its one of the most beautiful states in the country. The great Rocky Mountains divide the state, so the East side is lush and beautiful, while the west side is desert scrub. The people are not the friendliest, and it has been invaded by displaced Californians, but its known for a lot of outdoor activities ranging from hiking, cycling, and rafting, to skiing. The state is freaking stunning! Texas also gets a special mention because, well...Texas is Texas. Great people, rich history, again, a lot of Mexican -Indigenous influence. Tex-Mex food is fabulous, but unlike in the Southwest, it isnt always spicy...just most of the time! 😜 Texas, the Lone Star state, where everything is bigger...is known for their cowboy hats, tumbleweeds, cactus, and the Alamo. And I think that just leaves "The South". Again, rich history with huge influences from Africa (slaves), the French (Creoles), Irish, Scottish, German, and even a few Polish. Southern hospitality is a real thing, and the food is the best anywhere.
I'm from Louisiana, about half an hour out of New Orleans. I'm Cajun and Louisiana accents vary throughout the state. Whoever told you that you wouldn't be welcome here were definitely wrong, the majority of us are very welcoming to anyone who are respectful.
Personally, I find a larger difference between urban and rural vs. geography. Rural folks have much less reliance on government and can typically find a neighbor to help from anything like car repair to furnace repair. They don't rely on government for water, waste and fuel. I don't even remember the last time that I saw a police officer or a fireman. It's been well over a year.
@@sirgalahad3574 Farmers are the real welfare queens. Raygun just pointed the finger at a black female having babies for government money, because blaming those lower on the socioeconomic scale, for your problems, is what fascists do.
I'm from Georgia, you would be very welcome here in the south. I'm also very proud of where I come from. A lot of southrens back in the day were to poor to own any slaves.
I'm in South Mississippi and a piece of advice is do not visit during summer. From May to November we have hurricane season . We also have high heat and humidity. This past summer was miserable with heat indecies 110⁰+ for 2 straight months .If you like stepping out of your house into a sauna you might not mind otherwise I advise a spring trip. God bless!
Lynard Skynard was an amazing concert! They felt like they were basically home in my hometown in South Georgia because they were partly from northern Florida and the border was only about 12 miles from us
Bless your heart depends greatly on intonation and how it’s used. I’m from North Carolina and while not Deep South we’re still Southern. Actually the Independent voters tend to decide elections, they are neither Rebulican or Democrat. The reason people in the South hate the government is because after the Civil War a lot of terrible Northerners came down often representing the Government and destroyed the economy and many people’s lives. They were called carpetbaggers.
Every person is different, but a lot of the defensiveness is caused by the people of today still being blamed for what their ancestors did. And a lot of their ancestors were not affluent enough to own slaves and they still get blamed. Yes, there are bigots, but how can you learn to understand if the wedge keeps getting refortified?
Lynyrd Skynyrd came out of Florida, not Alabama. They DO have a song called Sweet Home Alabama, but that's not actually where those guys were/ are (refer to time before and after plane crash) from. Love them!
I've been all over The United States and for me the northwest states are by far the most beautiful states for scenery and wildlife but the south takes it when it comes to food and the people.
At the end of the Civil War, the South had nothing. All the crops and livestock were taken or destroyed by the Union troops. A lot of freed slaves stayed with the plantation families because they had nowhere to go, the plantation owners had nothintg but a home, and they struggled together to survive. Because of this, Southerners moved past the slavery issue and got on with their lives as best they could. Black and white kids grew up together and by the 60s-70s, race really wasn't an issue, till people made it a goal to try to divide us again. A house divided.....
You would be welcomed in the South. Grew up there and live now. The only thing I can even imagine is some might seem like they are looking at a non-US person strangely when they speak. They are just trying to understand what you're saying. You are likely to encounter a few people that are jerks but that is a very small slice of the people in the South.
Yea we have like 8 states that can go either way and the rest are pretty much locked in, what's interesting is that 4 of those states are in the Midwest, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin make up 61 electoral votes (and you need 270 to win). These states are known as the "rustbelt" due to the large number of cities such as Detroit, Pittsburg, and Cincinnati that were manufacturing powerhouses but a lot of jobs have left that region in recent years, and many factories now rust. These states have fairly even urban and rural populations so the vote can sway either way depending on the economy and candidates.
In Georgia if you tell the waitress you want a Coke they’ll ask you what kind. You could mean a literal Coke but you could say a Pepsi, sprite, Mountain Dew, whatever
I was born in Massachusetts, part of the Mayflower group. We left for California when I was 2, so no Boston accent for me. But I can turn it on anytime I want. Most of my family is still on the east coast. I also love the southern drawl. I also really like your accent Andre, it’s musical.
I’m originally from California but I’ve lived in South Carolina since 2007, don’t have the accent but it’s a very cool place(if you ever go to Charleston SC you should check out the USS Yorktown Aircraft-Carrier and all the different jets on it)
I'm in Alabama, have a question if I may? Can you tour it? We used to be able to tour the USS Alabama Carrier and Sub, but now :( I ask just in case I am up there I can stop by and check it out. EDIT: Tidbit that is pointless but a great experience. I was in the cubscouts when I lived in Lincoln Projects, and we got to go to Mobile on a (I lost what word to use) vacation... We got to go and stay 3 nights basically. We actually got to fully tour both and the best part was they allowed all the scouts there not just us. We got to stay 2 nights on the sub. It was amazing.
I was born, raised and live in Alabama. NO, I am not married to my cousin. I dated her, but never married her. She said no. LOL. A few things about the south. We know the Civil War was fought over slavery AND state's rights. But the state's rights argument was over whether a state had a right to decide on their own if they wanted to be a slave state or a free state. So slavery was the root issue. Slavery is also a great point of contention. We in the modern south are tired of being equated with slavery and racism based solely on geography. No white southerner alive today has ever owned a slave, and no black person alive today has ever been owned. So we are tired of the rest of the US and world blaming us for our ancestor's sins. Is racism still a problem, yes. But it's a problem that exist everywhere in our country. Culture: In the south, manners matter. We say "yes/no sir" and "yes/no maam" to our elders, and will not tolerate the young ones showing any less respect to them. We say thank you way more than necessary, because we are thankful. We help our neighbors without expecting any more than a thank you. We are very patriotic and love our country, and we will defend it with our lives. We will always do what we feel is the right thing because we feel it is the right thing. And last but not least, we value God and family. God don't really need our help but God help anyone messing with our family. Southernisms: Fine as a frog's hair - Something being very good, or very smooth. Gimme some sugar - A term of affection. A request for a kiss, usually from your mother or grandmother. Dug in like a tick - A person who is determined in their position. Or someone in a very fortified position Crazy as a run over dog - Someone angry to the point of completely erratic behavior. Use to could - I was once able to do something, but I can't now. ie. Can you dance? No, but I use to could. Hangin in there like a hair on a biscuit - Kinda self explanatory. Very determined. Over yonder - Over there, not far. Over yonder a ways - Over there, but further. Bless your heart - An affectionate term for someone you feel empathy for. A term of endearment for someone that don't know better. A polite snub for someone you have contempt for. If you have any questions feel free to ask. If any of this don't make any sense to you, well, Bless Your Heart.
Your comment about how "some states decides the elections" is actually pretty true. For presidential elections especially. In American politics, the president is "elected" by the electoral college. The electoral college is an institution where electors (representatives for a state in the electoral college) vote for a president based on the popular vote (typically) in a state. For example, if 53% of Texas voters vote for a Republican presidential candidate, Texas' 40 electors will vote for the Republican candidate. Whichever candidate receives the most electoral votes wins. This means that instead of trying to become the most popular candidate in the country, a presidential candidate typically only needs to campaign and sway voters in certain states that aren't reliably "Conservative" or "Liberal" states. This means that a candidates can still lose even if they have more overall votes by the people. Although this process is less democratic than a voting system where the overall most popular candidate wins, it means that the opinions of smaller, more neutral/less reliable states matters much more. Wisconsin for example is considered a "swing state" meaning in presidential elections sometimes it votes Republican, and sometimes Democrat. But because it's more of a neutral state presidential candidates will typically go to Wisconsin, and other "swing states" to convince these voters why they would be a better president. This also encourages presidential candidates to help consider what problems Wisconsin/swing state voters want addressed. Ultimately, the electoral college makes it so a president has to win over the support of the states rather than just 51% of the voters. It's less democratic by design, but is done to help candidates consider the problems and voters of certain regions/states.
The Coke thing. Coca~Cola originated in the south (Atlanta) so a "Coke" is what we call all "pop" or "soda" all carbonated drinks are "Coke", sometimes still if you go to a restaurant like a sit down one and tell the waiter I want a "Coke" they may ask what kind and you can say Mountain Dew and no one would find that weird. But if you go through a fast food drive through you need to be specific cause if you say coke you will get coca-cola.
Trivia: they talk about someone being "plum crazy" or something using it as an intensifier. It should actually be "plumb" related to a "plumb line." An old tool for accuracy in building. So adding "plumb" as an intensifier was the same as people adding "literally" as an intensifier today (especially when it is clearly figurative).
Ya, our country if full of accents - some areas "thicker" than others . . I was born and raised in Ohio - when I was first married we moved to Arizona to be closer to my parents - and when I started work - I was asked where are you from - you have an accent! I was surprised . . lol So there is definitely area accents... Again, the south is probably the most evident -- and awesome!
Texas is distinct as it was part of Mexico then became an independent republic briefly before joining the USA. So it evolved on a different path with more of the rugged cowboy / frontier state mentality and a fierce independent streak before it became associated with the USA. Whereas the rest of the “Deep South” was either an original colony or part of the Louisiana purchase so had longer history of the embedded plantation / slave owner culture. And a shared identity in opposition to the northern states. Texas aligned with the South in the civil war and of course is physically “south” but it really has its own distinct character and identity. “Southern pride” is controversial because it’s very hard to disentangle from slavery and racism. Nothing wrong with well intentioned pride for your home BUT there is a lot of remnant racism (especially in rural areas) and plenty of nostalgia for slavery masquerading as “pride”. Unfortunate but true.
They would absolutely receive you well. There are, just like anywhere, a percentage of a-holes down south but for the most part some of the nicest and most welcoming people you'll find in the states.
Well, where im from (small rural farming area outside of Houston) it was an area that many many German settlers arrived through Galveston. So that influenced the culture and accents in the area. Huge German history in the N-NW Houston area even north and northwest of San Antonio (Fredericksburg). All of my neighbors in the NW Houston area were of German heritage. The roads all have german origin names.
While I have never been my Hispanic parents. Don’t like the Deep South whatsoever. When I ask them why. They always reply with “It seems like someone is always judging us”. And they are my parents after all, so why would I dismiss them.
Briggs is always a biased jerk. The south and its people, for the most part, are wonderful. And anyone visiting will be well received as long as they’re respectful.
Y’all is a southern term no matter what southern state. I say, “Quit acting ugly!” Bless your heart is a multi use term. I grew up saying Pepsi instead of Coke. Andre’s accent is plumb purty! Florida is mainly a region of its own-lots of Yankee transplants. In addition to farming, part of the slower culture is because it is too damn hot and humid to do things quickly! The South is in the middle of the “Bible Belt.” Pretty much everyone attended church to some degree when I was growing up. It still astounds me that so many younger people don’t know any of the classic hymns. Evangelical has become sort of a cult at this point. Lynyrd Skynyrd is still touring-dates near me in February and March. Southern Rock is its own genre. Probably one of the reasons he left North Carolina out of his list is that NC is almost “purple,” meaning that the Democrats and Republicans are pretty equal. Also, Republican is red and Democrat is blue. Georgia is probably blue because of Atlanta. The funny thing about the voting is that Abraham Lincoln was a Republican but the red states vote Republican. The parties have flipped their political posturing since the Civil War. People in the South are generally welcoming. In fact, the South is known for its “Southern Hospitality.” I live in North Carolina and have all of my life, although not in the same region.
The parties didn't flip. Only Strom Thurmond and I think one other person if the twenty or so Dixiecrats flipped to Republican. Otherwise you would find a whole list of names switching on the voter registration rolls.
@@ritayprice3510 By flipping, I meant that Republicans today are conservative, and Lincoln would have been considered a liberal in today’s political climate. The change in political values came about over time.
South Florida and Atlanta are in the south, but not of the south. Too many northerners moved there to stay southern. In the 1960s, the airline flight from New York City to Miami was called "The Kosher Komet."
Virginia and N. Carolina here. The accents are beautiful, soft and flowing and lovely to hear, as are most Southern accents. Bless your heart can be a tad sarcastic, but mostly meant in a nice way. The food is wonderful. Many recipes have been handed down for generations, and are often regional, so may be different from others, but still good. I think most Southerners are good-hearted, polite and welcoming. My family have always been Democrats and if you choose to be a Republican, that’s your choice. Our family are Presbyterians and some Methodists and, again, your religion is your choice. Being a good, decent human being is what’s important, not which church you go to. We don’t discuss politics or religion if you’re going to be ugly about those subjects. Being ugly has nothing to do with how you look, it’s how you behave. Y’all is not just a Texas word, it’s used throughout the South. I live in Virginia and love it here.
My mother inlaw says bless your heart for everything.. lol She also says "gimme some Shuug" and calls my daughter "Doll baby" I just love the southern drawl. I've never met a southern person I haven't bonded with.
Andre .... Enjoyed your reactions. 😊 The speech patterns and the cooking styles in USA differed, even during Colonial times because of the areas within of the Island of Great Britain where the original American settlers arrived from. As a general rule of thumb: *The original settlers in the Deep South* came from northern Britain, Lowland Scotland and from Northern Ireland (where the British government had settled Protestant Lowland Scots; in an attempt to subdue the native, Celtic-speaking/Catholic Irish). Highland Scots (many were originally Catholic and spoke the Celtic language) settled in the mountains (further inland from the original Lowland Scottish settlers) of the Carolinas. Frying food in pig fat (lard) bacon fat or butter was common in these areas. During the American Revolution the Carolinas (later north and south) was a killing ground of Scottish clans (both Highland and Lowland) fighting with each other here as they had fought each other back in Scotland. *The people of New England* came mostly from eastern Great Britain and their cooking style was boiling food. The people who settled the coastal areas of the Southern states (as well as the earlier settlers of Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey Long Island (and the area of Connecticut that is on Long Island Sound) were from southern Great Britain (many were related to the nobility) and central Great Britain where roasting food (at the very least the meat) was the preferred style of cooking. *Also, those Lowland Scots whose parents and grandparents had settled in the northern part of Ireland, called themselves* *" Irish " early on during, Colonial times.* It was not until large numbers of the native, Celtic-speaking (Catholic) Irish began to arrive in the Colonies that these transplanted Protestant, Scots began to call themselves " *Scots-Irish* " The RU-vid channel " *Forged In Ulster* " has several videos about the Scots-Irish in America. Americans of Scots-Irish descent were the original settlers of most of the South as well as most of the West of the USA. Later Germans and other groups arrived to Texas (Mexicans had been there since the 1600's in small settlements. Mexico's big settlement in the future USA was California --BTW: Did you ever see those Disney TV episodes of "Zorro" The setting was Spanish California)
Texas was largely colonized by people from the Deep South. Texas is like a good Southern boy who moved out west for adventure. He married a lovely Mexican girl and they now spend their days cooking from both grandmother's/abuela's cookbooks.
I'm from the deep south. This guy did seem to have a few personal views in his videos. I will say that the general atmosphere in the deep south is one of hospitality to individuals. Even between residents, you will met high school dropouts or people with Master's/PHDs. While the dialect might give some people the impression that we are not educated, this is often far from the truth. I think the agriculture way of life does allow us to take things a bit slower. We also value merit and effort (farms don't work themselves). We love our food and our music. We usually don't mind talking about politics because most people would like the government to just stay out of the way. One of a southerner's favorite quotes is Ronald Reagan's "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help." When a tornadoes or floods occur, people will bring out their own chainsaw's and boats to help out their neighbors. They figure it will take the government a while to get moving and help will be slow. A lot of this might even come from the church's 'responsibility to the community' mindset (usually from various Christian faiths/denominations). While we usually don't have a lot of 'night life' or fancy art, we are friendly and have some great food!
Anyone saying the South won't accept you has clearly never been to the South. No part of the country is more accepting, friendly, and willing to help you than folks from the South. I'm sure that that was some woke Cali Democrat that has never left their apartment in the city of the most hateful state in the union. You will certainly be welcome. The South has more Spanish speaking people than anywhere else in our beautiful country.
The South is definitely worth a visit. There is a lot of history there. Food in general is good and BBQ is great, and varies. There is a difference between North Carolina BBQ and South Carolina BBQ, between Tennessee and Texas BBQ. The Southern drawl of the coastal area, while dying out, is said to be closer to the British Midlands English of the 1700s than English Midlander's today. Places further west--Alabma and Mississppi, Tennessee, have a Southern twang--which is faster in speed and more nasally. The Deep South's regionalism begins in colonial days, before the American Revolution. It's geography allowed for long growing seasons and large farms/plantations. Communities were small, even the port city of Charleston wasn't very large. People were spread out. This impacted social structures and attitudes. Seats of government were located near the coast. The government even then was remote and out of touch with what most of the colonists were concerned about. They even had rebellions against their local Colonial gov't (ex Bacon's Rebellion). While New England colonies had public schools, and Middle colonies had private/church run schools, the south relied on tutors which wealthier families could afford. Social get-togethers were at homes/plantations. The Southern class system was more rigid than other colonies--it was hard to make connections outside of your circle, as there were less opportunities. The colonial South's view on religion was very conservative Protestant was the accepted religion. French Huguenots and German Protestants settled in the South adding to the Anti-Catholic feelings. (Before I retired, I had students who would not accept that Catholics were Christians.)
I live next to Boston, but I don't have their accent. I love Massachusetts. Were I live we have the highest amount of Portuguese people living here. We have a giant Portuguese festival with a 4 hour parade.
… and you’re absolutely correct about the electoral system. Presidential elections are decided by a handful of states which Americans call “swing states” or “purple states”. Florida and Ohio used to be two of the key swing states when I was younger but have become reliably red the past decade. These days Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Virginia, N Carolina and Wisconsin are the most prominent “swing states”. And Texas has been teetering on the edge of becoming a purple state. It’s not as “deep red” as the rest of the south because of the significant Hispanic population (especially in the border region) and the growing urban populations in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas/Ft Worth. Generally the more population clusters in urban, cosmopolitan cities the more left leaning it is.
Just an fyi, the north had slaves too. Not just the south. Everyone seems to think it was only the south. The civil war was mostly about preserving the union, but while also freeing the enslaved. Slavery was a terrible evil that permeated throughout the world and still does. @european-reacts you should watch a Thomas Sowell video, he is African American and does a great job at explaining the civil war in its true context. I feel like I have to say this, just to put things in context regarding who I am, not that that really matters I guess. Lol…but I am half white raised in Georgia originally from Arizona. I love both states. Politics: yes we are very open to talking about politics. I really hate how he badly portrays that. Most people are not going to be acting the way the actors in his video behave. That is over exaggerated by this guy lol. “Swing States “ usually determine the outcome of the elections, so yes you are correct. All we can do is hope and pray for uncorrupted elections… but who knows these days 🤷🏻♀️. You should definitely visit the south! :)
Whoever told you that you wouldn't be welcomed in the south, probably doesn't live here in the south. That is an ignorant statement from old stereotypes. I've been all over the south and the are the nicest, most humble people, for the most part. Of course, there are exceptions but there are exceptions everywhere. I live in southwest Florida now and there are people from all over living here. Besides all the Cubans, there are a lot of Europeans that own homes here. They rent them out most of the year and then come and stay on their vacations. I spoke with a very nice couple from Germany that owns a home here. They told me there are a bunch of Germans that own homes here and they even have a huge Oktoberfest here in the fall. Most people are good, decent, hard working and accepting. The media loves to paint everything as a problem. They don't report good news so they have to make you believe everything is bad. Come and visit and I'll bet that when people hear your accent, they will go above and beyond to help make sure you have a good time or get what you need. Southern Hospitality is a coomon phrase for a reason. If my wife and daughter got a flat tire and were sitting on the side of the road, I would bet my money that someone would stop to help them in the south and would probably ignore them up in the northeast. We would love to have you come visit so you've officially been invited.
I'm from South Carolina and I can tell you that the Southern heart has changed regarding race relations for the better. Southerners are independent and prideful in a good way. Also, quit being ugly means quit acting ugly (not referring to looks). All of the South uses ya'll. Not just Texas. Bless your heart can be said in a good way as a blessing or a thank you. It can also be a negative, like saying something is wrong with you, you need help, I pity you. The South would defintely welcome you.
lol, some southerners don't only drop the "R" from words but they can also add it where it doesn't belong. My mom was born n raised in Georgia and we would torment her for adding R's where they shouldn't be as in "wind-er' (window) and "war-der" (water). 🥰
