So when I was 11 years old, my family moved from Atlanta, Georgia to a small town in Arkansas. After I graduated high school I decided to go to college in Missouri. Since I have been in college, my friends have teased me for being from Arkansas by using all of the Arkansas myths. So, if you're from Arkansas, here are some things you might always hear.
1. Incest Jokes
If you're from Arkansas you hear this all the time. People ask if your cousins are dating or if you have ever dated your cousin. Which, I don't even think that is legal. This is something that people asked me my first week in college. They also ask if people actually marry their cousins. Of course, I told them that's disgusting and not true. But for some reason this is the cliche' I get asked about the most.
2. We Only Listen To Country Music
Although I know a lot of people in Arkansas that listen to country music, it's not all they listen to. I personally hate country music. But there a lot of people that do like it. However, it is not all people in Arkansas listen to. We listen to a lot of different varieties of music.
3. We Don't Wear Shoes
Yes we wear shoes! You can't go places without shoes! Every gas station and restaurant in my hometown requires people to wear shoes. We do not just walk around without shoes on and wear overalls. But for some reason, people think that we do. We do wear shoes, I promise you.
4. People Always Ask About Walmart
Yes, Arkansas is the home of Walmart. Do we all know the history of Walmart? No. No we do not. It just happens to be the store on every corner. But yeah, we get a lot of questions about Walmart. I couldn't tell you anything about Walmart. I just shop there.
5. If You're From Arkansas, Why Don't You Have An Accent?
People don't understand that there are different parts of Arkansas, so not everyone has an accent. But people do ask us about it. Personally, I do not have one. Well, unless I get angry, then I have a really thick southern accent. But I'm just weird like that.
So if you're from Arkansas you most likely have heard these things. Although it can get annoying at times, just remember that people just think they are being funny. So just try to laugh a little and remember that where you are from is actually pretty cool. I love Arkansas. It's home for me. And I am proud to say I'm from there, even if I do have to deal with these myths from other people.
