Y'all

There are quite a few stereotypes associated with the South. The article in the newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, speaks out about southern stereotypes. This article starts out mentioning getting a Budweiser, Bible, and confederate flag when entering South Carolina. The author, Carl Menzel, first covers the stereotype of the South being extremely religious. He mentions that the religious aspect of the South has actually changed how politicians present their platforms. Republicans for example includes God in their literature. The next stereotype covered is respect. How the idea of the southern gentlemen is actually a treasure in this world where “the man who stops to open the door only falls further behind in the line of admittance.” One of the other stereotypes mentioned is the lifestyle of the southern man. The south has a laid back attitude compared to the northern fast-pace race for each dollar.

While the article actually includes the word “y’all” it does not really cover the accent associated with the South. I believe that the southern accent is the best known stereotype associated with the South. I found a youtube video that covers just how diverse the subject is. There are many different accents spread around the South. These accents all have very unique and diverse histories.