10 Things That Happen in Kentucky That Outsiders Might Not Believe

Right up front, I will acknowledge that it is a bit odd for the state of New Mexico to serve as inspiration for a story about Kentucky, even for someone like me, who has many relatives in the Land of Enchantment.

Here's why...

I'm not sure what to call the New Mexico dialect, but I can describe it. For those of us in the South, it kind of sounds like a mash-up of a northern accent and a Hispanic accent. And since my cousins are just a few hundred miles away from the Mexican border, that makes perfect sense. Bottom line: They do NOT have a Southern accent of any kind.

The Kentucky Accent

Sometimes I have a southern accent (a Kentucky twang), but sometimes I don't, and that always surprises them when they see me. Back in the day, they always equated our accents with Texas accents, and that couldn't be further from accurate.

I believe most folks have dispelled the myth that all of us Kentuckians walk around in our bare feet. I mean, for one thing, that's ridiculous. But I know where it comes from because Kentucky used to hold a reputation for being full of "hillbillies." Again, I feel like that ship has sailed, as well.

What Some People Might Not Believe About Kentucky

But still, there are some things that happen in Kentucky, that we do in Kentucky, and that are manufactured in Kentucky that might be hard for people to believe, based on what they think they know about the Commonwealth.

In addition to how we talk, check out 10 other entries on a list of what some folks might not believe about Kentucky.