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Bonus, question, which state is Mississippi more like in general
Bonus, question, which state is Mississippi more like in general
Does Alabama have more in common with Georgia or with Mississippi, culturally
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YoungSimpson
RIP Strika
Bama and Mississippi easily
I wouldn't say that because the northern part of Florida (specifically the panhandle) isn't even like Florida.
Do they wear wics?
GreenGhxst
Veteran
Dixie states are all equivalent
I think you'll find some there. But the overall population, Jacksonville can be considered an extension of Georgia, lol
Taadow
The StarchBishop™️
I’ll say this: the portion of Bama I’m talmbat is like The Panhandle/Tallahassee area.
As an Alabamian, it's weird, honestly.
We have cities like Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile that SHOULD be more prosperous than they are currently, but we also have a ton of dead-in-the-water cities that could be bulldozed completely and nothing of value would be lost (Wetumpka, Daleville, etc.). Then, you have cities that are only even somewhat relevant because of football (Foley, Bessemer, Phenix City, Auburn, Tuscaloosa).
Like, Alabama — for all intents and purposes — is a bottom-tier state with loads of potential that will likely never be realized because white people fúcked it up in the 60s.
With all that yapping done, I'd say it's definitely better than Mississippi, but it's a step or two down from Georgia. Culturally, it's closer to Georgia. Mississippi has absolutely nothing going for it.
Edit: Deepseek says I'm wrong
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"Culturally, Alabama is generally **closer to Mississippi** than to Georgia, though there are certainly similarities with both states. Here’s why:
### **Similarities with Mississippi:**
1. **Deep South Identity** – Both Alabama and Mississippi are core parts of the Deep South, sharing a strong historical and cultural connection tied to agriculture (especially cotton), the Civil Rights Movement, and traditional Southern values.
2. **Rural Character** – Both states have large rural populations, with similar small-town cultures, strong church influences (particularly Baptist), and a slower pace of life compared to more urbanized parts of Georgia.
3. **Music & Cuisine** – Both states share deep roots in blues, country, and soul music, as well as similar Southern food traditions (fried catfish, barbecue, collard greens, etc.).
4. **Economic & Social Parallels** – Alabama and Mississippi have comparable economic challenges, lower median incomes, and similar political leanings (both are deeply conservative but with influential Black communities in certain regions).
### **Differences from Georgia:**
1. **Urban Influence** – Georgia has **Atlanta**, a major cosmopolitan hub that influences the state’s culture significantly (more progressive politics, diverse populations, and a stronger corporate presence). Alabama lacks a city of comparable size and influence.
2. **Coastal & Appalachian Variations** – Georgia has a distinct **coastal culture** (Savannah’s Lowcountry influence) and **North Georgia’s Appalachian culture**, which differ from Alabama’s more uniformly inland Southern identity.
3. **Economic & Educational Differences** – Georgia has a more diversified economy (tech, film, logistics) and higher-ranked universities (UGA, Georgia Tech), whereas Alabama and Mississippi rely more on manufacturing, agriculture, and federal installations (like Huntsville’s aerospace industry).
### **Exceptions:**
- **Eastern Alabama (near Georgia)** – Areas like **Phenix City and Auburn** have some cultural spillover from Georgia due to proximity.
- **North Alabama (Huntsville area)** – This region has more in common with Tennessee’s tech and space industry influence than with Mississippi.
### **Verdict:**
While Alabama shares plenty with both states, its cultural core—especially in the Black Belt, rural areas, and small towns—aligns more closely with **Mississippi** than Georgia. However, Georgia’s influence is stronger in border regions and among younger, more urban Alabamians."
We have cities like Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile that SHOULD be more prosperous than they are currently, but we also have a ton of dead-in-the-water cities that could be bulldozed completely and nothing of value would be lost (Wetumpka, Daleville, etc.). Then, you have cities that are only even somewhat relevant because of football (Foley, Bessemer, Phenix City, Auburn, Tuscaloosa).
Like, Alabama — for all intents and purposes — is a bottom-tier state with loads of potential that will likely never be realized because white people fúcked it up in the 60s.
With all that yapping done, I'd say it's definitely better than Mississippi, but it's a step or two down from Georgia. Culturally, it's closer to Georgia. Mississippi has absolutely nothing going for it.
Edit: Deepseek says I'm wrong
:"Culturally, Alabama is generally **closer to Mississippi** than to Georgia, though there are certainly similarities with both states. Here’s why:
### **Similarities with Mississippi:**
1. **Deep South Identity** – Both Alabama and Mississippi are core parts of the Deep South, sharing a strong historical and cultural connection tied to agriculture (especially cotton), the Civil Rights Movement, and traditional Southern values.
2. **Rural Character** – Both states have large rural populations, with similar small-town cultures, strong church influences (particularly Baptist), and a slower pace of life compared to more urbanized parts of Georgia.
3. **Music & Cuisine** – Both states share deep roots in blues, country, and soul music, as well as similar Southern food traditions (fried catfish, barbecue, collard greens, etc.).
4. **Economic & Social Parallels** – Alabama and Mississippi have comparable economic challenges, lower median incomes, and similar political leanings (both are deeply conservative but with influential Black communities in certain regions).
### **Differences from Georgia:**
1. **Urban Influence** – Georgia has **Atlanta**, a major cosmopolitan hub that influences the state’s culture significantly (more progressive politics, diverse populations, and a stronger corporate presence). Alabama lacks a city of comparable size and influence.
2. **Coastal & Appalachian Variations** – Georgia has a distinct **coastal culture** (Savannah’s Lowcountry influence) and **North Georgia’s Appalachian culture**, which differ from Alabama’s more uniformly inland Southern identity.
3. **Economic & Educational Differences** – Georgia has a more diversified economy (tech, film, logistics) and higher-ranked universities (UGA, Georgia Tech), whereas Alabama and Mississippi rely more on manufacturing, agriculture, and federal installations (like Huntsville’s aerospace industry).
### **Exceptions:**
- **Eastern Alabama (near Georgia)** – Areas like **Phenix City and Auburn** have some cultural spillover from Georgia due to proximity.
- **North Alabama (Huntsville area)** – This region has more in common with Tennessee’s tech and space industry influence than with Mississippi.
### **Verdict:**
While Alabama shares plenty with both states, its cultural core—especially in the Black Belt, rural areas, and small towns—aligns more closely with **Mississippi** than Georgia. However, Georgia’s influence is stronger in border regions and among younger, more urban Alabamians."
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staticshock
Veteran
They’re way closer to Mississippi..gulf states, no pro sports teams, poverty, no large cities, food..only difference between them is Bama has mountains & Mississippi doesn’t.
Georgia is probably more related to North Carolina
Georgia is probably more related to North Carolina
Alabama and Mississippi share the same poverty
and educational achievments
I will always group Alabama and Mississippi the same
I just feel the white folks and politicians in those states still want it to be 1950s, 1960s with no update to 2025
I just feel the white folks and politicians in those states still want it to be 1950s, 1960s with no update to 2025
Treblemaka
President, BYNKRadio.com (Retired)
Grew up in Alabama.
Georgia is the brother with their shxt together and is the bougie uncle (Atlanta). Despite that we all grew up on a dirt road he thinks hes fancy.
Alabama is the brother that ended up being more middle class. He ended up with a decent blue collar job (Birmingham) so there's stuff to do when you see him, but people aint going out of their way to see him.
Mississippi is the knuclehead. Hes the shade tree mechnical brother who keeps odd jobs and never left the dirt road. When you visit him its strictly to see him because no matter what he has there is a better version of it somewhere in the south.
Alot of people in Bama consider Mississippi the country cousin. But alot of people in North Alabama often identify more with Georgia (Atlanta is like 2 hours away) tho.
EDIT: Some of these comments are from people that are hearing about these states second hand. Its clear some of yall dont know the area.
Georgia is the brother with their shxt together and is the bougie uncle (Atlanta). Despite that we all grew up on a dirt road he thinks hes fancy.
Alabama is the brother that ended up being more middle class. He ended up with a decent blue collar job (Birmingham) so there's stuff to do when you see him, but people aint going out of their way to see him.
Mississippi is the knuclehead. Hes the shade tree mechnical brother who keeps odd jobs and never left the dirt road. When you visit him its strictly to see him because no matter what he has there is a better version of it somewhere in the south.
Alot of people in Bama consider Mississippi the country cousin. But alot of people in North Alabama often identify more with Georgia (Atlanta is like 2 hours away) tho.
EDIT: Some of these comments are from people that are hearing about these states second hand. Its clear some of yall dont know the area.
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Taadow
The StarchBishop™️
When I was in North Alabama (Huntsville) I met more people who told me they were from Mississippi than I did people from Alabama.
Maybe that’s why it seemed more Mississippian to me.
…That and (more to your point), it did seem like everything else was a short drive away, so it didn’t matter that there was nothing there per se. Yes - Atlanta was two hours away. Nashville was an hour away. Memphis was three hours away, so it was nothing for people to just get in the car and drive a few hours to get to do anything they wanted. That attitude in itself is very Mississippi to me. The City Boy in me was like: “why don’t y’all just have everything y’all want here?”
And I think other people are having the same thought I had which was part of the reason I was in Huntsville anyway. My company is looking to expand into the southeast and they think Huntsville is a nice town that hasn’t been taken yet and they’re thinking about it. I agree it’s laid out kind of like Dallas is, but just not as many people…yet. And like somebody else said, I’m surprised more people don’t live in Mobile - every other city like that in the US is easily 1.5 million people in the metro area.