Well, they started it. The South tried to secede and failed. And is still clinging to the fantasy that it shall rise again.
Who is? Individuals, sure. The south’s got moronic asshats just like “the north.” (Donald Trump, anyone?)
Southern culture is as varied as any other culture. The Blues were born—and are still much loved—here in Memphis. Also arguably Memphis was the birthplace of Rock and Roll. Stax records, here in Memphis, was the second largest producer of soul music after Motown. Athens, Georgia produced bands like REM and the B-52s, and kind of led the way for a lot of Indie rock back in the 80’s and 90’s. If you think Nashville only produces twangy country music, you’re not paying attention. Last I checked, Austin’s music scene was hot.
Food—yeah, catfish and barbecue ARE awesome. It’s too bad that great southern town of New Orleans has no food culture and there’s just not a good restaurant to be found there (or famous chefs. Or good music, for that matter).
Yeah, the south has some terrible universities, too. William and Mary has only produced 4 US presidents and has virtually no notable alumni… same with Rice, SMU, Virginia Tech and many others.
I’m not even going to comment on the God, guns and bourbon remarks.
Really, if that’s all you think of the south, you’re not paying attention or just staying in your bubble. And anything I or anyone else says is not going to change your mind, I guess.