Although I cannot speak for an entire region of the US, as a proud resident of GA, I would like to address some crazy things I’ve heard my fellow Amherst students say about the South.
Misconception #1 : Everyone in the South has a Southern accent.
If you live anywhere close to a big city, in fact, you probably won’t! I’m from metro Atlanta, and I can tell you I rarely hear a Southern accent unless I go to South Georgia. Furthermore, having a Southern accent does not mean that you’re less educated in any way.
Misconception #2: All Southerners are conservative.
Not true, in fact, if you decide to go to Amherst College, you’re probably not.
Misconception #3: Every Southerner enjoys country music.
Some do, and more power to them, but a lot of us enjoy indie rock and pop just like the rest of the country.
Misconception #4: The Atlanta Falcons are meh.
They are a good team. They almost had the Patriots, and I’m still salty.
Misconception #5: Other than hot, there’s no other temperature.
It’s not always hot in the South. Once a year, it snows!!!