Being a Kentuckian myself, I always hated the idea of people stereotyping an entire state like this. But then I went to Mississippi.

I do speak somewhat hyperbolically of course - I've no doubt there are some great places in the state (Hattiesburg was nice), and lots and lots of truly wonderful people working hard to make it a better place. But my experience as I drove across the state and had to stay the night there was really such a confirmation of many of the negative stereotypes I've heard about it that I truly hope I never have to go back.