Yikes! Call me a rebel, but I like Oprah. I saw the show this thread refers to. Yes, it did make Kentucky look poor, but I dont think that was the purpose of the show.

 

I certainly understand how sensitive the "poor ignorant Kentuckian" stereotype is. How many of us have been on vacation and been asked "Where are you from?" As soon as you say Kentucky, many people get "that look" of their faces. They can barely keep themselves from looking at your feet to see if you are wearing shoes.

 

Though Oprah appeared to perpetuate that stereotype, it certainly was not her goal. I actually thought the people she interviewed spoke well for themselves, clearly loved their children, and were working hard for a better life for their families.

 

They werent sitting on a sofa on the front porch with a hound dog, shot gun and a keg with xxx on the front! That is the unfortunate misconception many people who have not visited us have of us.

 

Yet again, I agree with you BWF. I like Oprah too. She may have a few annoying habits (as do we all), but I don't understand the complete and utter hatred that so many people on this board have for her. I truly believe her intentions are genuine. At the very least, her show has inspired millions of people across the world to "pay it forward" and try to make a difference in this world, ever so slight as it may be. What is so wrong with that? Plus, not to mention, many of her shows are extremely informational and highlight topics that undoubtedly have saved a life or two (i.e., shows dealing with domestic violence, medicine, etc...)

I know to many people who answer that question with Cincinnati, or Greater Cincinnati area...almost like they are ashamed of that stereotype, instead of helping to go against it.

What I (and many people I know) usually do is say Northern Kentucky, or say "Kentucky" but quickly follow it up with our proximity to Cincinnati. I think that's a direct result of the nationwide stereotype that still exists.

Same here...My response always goes something like this..."I'm from Newport, Kentucky, which is right across the river from Cincinnati." That way, I can give them a frame of reference and still state proudly where I am from. I cannot stand when Northern Kentuckians say they are from Cincinnati!! Grrr....

 

Thats how I try to explain it as well.

I would rather lance a boil than watch, look or listen to Oprah.

 

:scared: I completely understand....:lol:

I too have comments by people of NKY as that they are from"The Cincy area" or "Just outside Cincy" rather to say that they were from Kentucky. My advice, if they are ashamed of it or to say it and afraid that some will look down on them then by all means...move across the river to Ohio................ "Don't let the back door hit ya where the good Lord split ya". :lol:

I can tell anyone that if they could see some of the areas of Ohio that are across the river from us here in NEKY(:creepy:)then they certainly wouldn't want to make that reference.

I picked up my elderly aunt and uncle from the Cincinnati airport a few years ago and drove them to my Mom's house. My uncle has never been to KY. He just had to throw the hillbilly term in there. It did aggravate me, but I bit my tongue. He is from northern Wisconson with nothing but forests everywhere.

I picked up my elderly aunt and uncle from the Cincinnati airport a few years ago and drove them to my Mom's house. My uncle has never been to KY. He just had to throw the hillbilly term in there. It did aggravate me, but I bit my tongue. He is from northern Wisconson with nothing but forests everywhere.

 

Yes, but dont you love telling people that the Greater Cincinnati Airport is actually in Kentucky? That usually surprises people.

Yes, but dont you love telling people that the Greater Cincinnati Airport is actually in Kentucky? That usually surprises people.

 

:lol: Yes I do.

Yes, but dont you love telling people that the Greater Cincinnati Airport is actually in Kentucky?

That's Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

That's Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

 

Party pooper!

I picked up my elderly aunt and uncle from the Cincinnati airport a few years ago and drove them to my Mom's house. My uncle has never been to KY. He just had to throw the hillbilly term in there. It did aggravate me, but I bit my tongue. He is from northern Wisconson with nothing but forests everywhere.

 

 

Dontcha knowwww!!

Every part of the nation has their stereotypes, just like people from Miami are all cuban and illegal. Or all people in Georgia are Southern Baptist.

 

How about "all Cuban and partly illegal"--Have you been there lately??

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