Speaking Southern (the South has many different accents) American accents

Please comment, Just a reply to others about misconceptions about the Southern accent here in the U.S. (American accent) I enjoy listening to accents from around the world and I just thought I would share my story. There are many different Southern accents, American accents. Even the Southern accent changes depending on the area you are in. The South is a huge area larger than many countries so the Southern accent depends on where you are. I also love British, Irish, Scottish, Australian accents also. I am not offended by others that don't like American, or Southern accents, I love the diversity of the English language. How boring if everyone spoke the same.

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[billboardnumber1]

hey tacoma you said you had a rough time in chicago and they aggravated you a lot.. what do you mean? what did they do to you? and by the way do you drive a toyota tacoma? you strike me as someone who drives a Ford F350 instead

[tacoma200]

@billboardnumber1 I was only 19 at the time and in electronics school for the U.S. Navy. I was teased daily about my accent and being a dumb redneck/hick but they warmed up to me after a while. I did have a Toyota Tacoma for a while which is the reason for my youtube name. I now drive a GMC pickup that has been in the family for 20 years to work with and a BMW 3 series for my main automobile. Toyota Tacoma's are very popular in KY and TN for their ability on steep trails.

[tacoma200]

@billboardnumber1 I also had several people assume I was prejudiced since I was Southern and were surprised that I wasn't.

[joeshea1010]

thank you, very nice presentation.

[tacoma200]

@joeshea1010 Thanks soo much, I am glad you liked it. 

[FallForYou1039]

People with southern accents always seem humble. I've noticed people with northern accents are a little more uptight. Just an observation. It seems more comforting.

[tacoma200]

@FallForYou1039 I hate to stereotype but I agree. If you ever watched the "Andy Griffith Show" that's exactly what my family was like. My dad was a very gentle Southern man much like the main character "Andy".

[slyther88]

I find your accent cute :)

[tacoma200]

@welcometotheberg Right on the Kentucky/Tennessee line, not far from Dale Hollow Lake. My grandmother was born and raised on the Cumberland river near the Kentucky/Tennessee line when steam boats to Nashville were the main form of getting supplies. I'm still here, even though I have lived in many parts of the country.

[billboardnumber1]

@M42064 hey lady careful with your words... what do you mean he "talks RIGHT"? what alabamians talk WRONG?

[billboardnumber1]

@tacoma200 yea that's the thing. when i was around 12 years old i cried when i watched Alex Haley's Roots. I got scared when I watched Mississippi Burning and all the media representation... but you know what? I go to Kentucky a lot and I had encountered so many nice people there more than anywhere...

[billboardnumber1]

@tacoma200 that's nasty what they did to you. i teach in a school and i would not have tolerated that kind of bullying. if it's any consolation, southern people are known to have a good heart, down to earth and humble. although i do not know you, i am a good judge of character and i believe that you have these qualities in you.

[M42064]

When i first met my husband ( I'm from Alabama and he's from DC) he talked so funny! He's been down here over 25 years now and now he talks right.

[M42064]

You sound completely normal to me.