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West Virginia

Staph

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10. I love the article on the 8 Stereotypes!

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Jun 21, 2022, 03:17 PM

Jun 2022

They really nailed it.

However, after mentioning how we West Virginians hate to be thought of as Virginians, they posted a picture of coal miners -- another stereotype. The coal miners are in Virginia.

Grrrr!

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More Than a Stereotype, West Virginia. 8 Stereotypes Every West Virginian Hates [View all] appalachiablue Jun 2022 OP

I'm a native West Virginian. Best people and beautiful country, live love laugh Jun 2022 #1

Thanks for your reply & well said. The natural beauty of the state appalachiablue Jun 2022 #2

It is a beautiful state. n/t ms liberty Jun 2022 #3

Almost Heaven, the state is beautiful in areas. Tx for replying. appalachiablue Jun 2022 #6

I'm from N.J. --- lived here all my life. Want a good vacation? 3Hotdogs Jun 2022 #4

You're right & tx for posting. Luv Blackwater, Caanan Valley, more. appalachiablue Jun 2022 #5

Stereotyping is not good for anyone Doc Sportello Jun 2022 #7

Amen and thanks for the reply. Ugly stereotyping of many people, appalachiablue Jun 2022 #8

I visited the Museum of Appalachia several years ago Doc Sportello Jun 2022 #9

I love the article on the 8 Stereotypes! Staph Jun 2022 #10