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Stereotyping Northerners And Southerners


I love this movie and this really isn't a complaint because stereotyping doesn't bother me, but just want to point out how ridiculous the stereotypes are - wimpy college kid types from the north and creepy retarded rednecks from the south.

In reality, both types of people exist in ALL regions of the country.
But must admit, without these negative stereotypes, 70's horror films would not be nearly as interesting to watch.

"I had to rescue a burning baby. See, I got burning baby all over me."
- CHEECH

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It seems like the inbred mentally-slow types always hail from backwater areas, with Appalachia being a hot spot, like West Virginia. I've met people just like Roger (from the movie) in real life.

The stereotypes aren't all bad, though. Geri, Alma & their mother seemed like very polite, quality people.

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