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	Being from the Southern U.S., I an keenly aware of the "Southern Drawl." Do you automatically think someone is less intelligent when he/she speaks with a Southern Drawl? By GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Asked Jul 23 2007 9:16AM	50 Pts Rate Question

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by thekingcobra63 on Oct 1, 2007 at 4:37 pm Permalink

No, and I especially think that the accent from the Carolinas sounds sophisticated. It is that twangy Arkansas hillbilly sound that makes people think they sound unintelligent. I live in California, and the hip hop sounding slang is the most ignorant sounding speech I've ever heard. They have the hillbillies beat on sounding dumb.

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thekingcobra63 Mar, 19 2008 at 08:41 PM

It was somewhere near Mendenhall I think, off of state hwy 28? maybe. I remember a little town called Pinola as well. People were pretty cool, even to a California guy.

Misstarrie Unveiled Mar, 19 2008 at 08:55 PM

That is southeast of Jackson our capital. I am about 250 miles Northwest of there...a little town in the Delta called Cleveland. You speak of it like it was some time ago. Did you live here or were you visiting? I have had a few sips of "white lighting" and quickly discovered unless I wanted to rot my stomach I would stick to something a little less toxic...LOL I love living here. It is a relaxed, friendly place and there is something truly special about the southern culture. YOU just have to live it to understand I guess...LOL :)

thekingcobra63 Mar, 20 2008 at 09:37 PM

I drove through Misissippi a few times as a truck driver back in the day. The people were very nice.

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by Koz_Dracon - Nelson Remembered on Jul 23, 2007 at 9:20 am Permalink

I think it's really charming when a female speaks it. Kind of country when a man speaks it (like in music). In Japan the people in the South, Kasai (Western Japan) speak with a drawl type accent. The sentences are melodic so when a female speaks it, it sounds very charming. The Geiko (Geisha) and Maiko of Kyoto are famous for this accent.

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GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Mar, 18 2008 at 11:35 AM

Late reaction there brother:)

Koz_Dracon - Nelson Remembered Mar, 23 2008 at 11:38 AM

Didn't get a notice that a comment had been posted. Better late then never!

GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Mar, 23 2008 at 11:26 PM

True that. Thanks again.

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by Anonymous on Oct 1, 2007 at 4:25 pm Permalink

Not less intelligent, but I do think some of it is over exaggerated for tv, like Paula Deen.

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GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Oct, 01 2007 at 06:55 PM

Yeah...TV doesn't help. One need look no further than the "Dukes of Hazzard" to see how the media helps shape the perceptions of the masses.

Taylor Mar, 17 2008 at 10:01 AM

Trust me. NOT over-exaggerated. I have family that makes Paula Dean sound like a Yankee.

GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Mar, 17 2008 at 01:05 PM

Ha ha...yee haw:)
Thanks Taylor.

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by peterpam on Mar 17, 2008 at 9:59 am Permalink

Only if his name is Bush!

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by Vannie prays for babycakes . on Jul 23, 2007 at 9:23 am Permalink

oh no. i love to hear that.i love when someone speaks with a southern accent. i have a few of my friends speaking that way and i am trying to imitate them.

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GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Jul, 23 2007 at 09:28 AM

I guess it really does depend on the person. 'Round these here parts...the more metropolitan people tend to frown upon their "less-refined" brethren.

Vannie prays for babycakes . Jul, 23 2007 at 09:37 AM

i guess it won't be an issue if people tend to be around like minded people.others just need an excuse to show that they are superior than their brethren.

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by Miss Awesome on Mar 17, 2008 at 9:46 am Permalink

No, because I also have a southern accent. However, it does make someone sound less intelligent when they combine bad grammar with a southern drawl. I think a southern accent can sound both classy and unrefined, depending on the context.

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GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Mar, 17 2008 at 01:08 PM

Good point. Thanks Miss D.

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by angel on Feb 15, 2008 at 5:41 pm Permalink

I have never thought that. I know quite a few people with a southern drawl. They are all highly intelligent, from what I know of them.

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GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Feb, 15 2008 at 08:38 PM

Thanks angel. As do I:)

angel Feb, 15 2008 at 08:41 PM

your welcome :)

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by weatherman between 7th heaven - cloud 9 on Jul 23, 2007 at 9:26 am Permalink

I think there's a stereotype associated with southern accents and stupidity, at least for my generation. And we got that sterrotype from TV, specifically, all the dumb people of Mayberry, Green Acres, Dukes of Hazard, etc.

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GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Jul, 23 2007 at 09:34 AM

Yeah, as always, the media definitely plays its part in shaping perceptions.

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by Penny The Wise is a Steelers fan on Jul 23, 2007 at 9:22 am Permalink

No, certainly not. I think they're less intelligent when they don't use real words though, or say dumb things like "the internets" or "My name is George W. Bush".

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GhostWriter13 has found his voice again Jul, 23 2007 at 09:23 AM

As always...eloquently stated, Ms. Penny.

Penny The Wise is a Steelers fan Jul, 23 2007 at 09:24 AM

Thanks GW. :D

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by Kizz miazz on Mar 17, 2008 at 10:00 am Permalink

Being from new York, not at all. In fact I automatically feel they are more friendly and easier to talk with.

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