Why is everyone hating on people who listen to country music?

Lately, I have been encountering an increasing number of prejudices and harsh judgments directed toward those of us who enjoy country music. Honestly, I fail to see any logical reason for this, and I simply cannot grasp why someone listening to country would automatically be labeled as unrefined, backward, or otherwise inferior... It strikes me as quite baffling that people who prefer different genres tend to hold such an inflated sense of superiority, acting as though they are somehow more "urban" or sophisticated than the "country crowd." And don't even get me started on the unfair stereotypes suggesting that venues playing country music are hotbeds for crime or illicit activity, which is absolutely untrue. Quite the opposite, actually—based on my own personal experiences, I know that these places (at least the ones I frequent) are where perfectly decent people gather just to grab a drink and enjoy some good company...

Anyway, I was just wondering, have you noticed any movement at all on those stocks 🙏?

Peter Evans said:But seriously, tell me—is there actually any traction being gained with those specific tactics 🙏?

Hell no. They’re hitting back with much heavier hardware, and frankly, they look absolutely ridiculous when they try to operate within that particular framework. 😁

OT: As if I’d ever discriminate against them. ☕

redheron13 said:grab a drink and just lighten up.

Well, I guess you could say 🙂 (though I suppose that technically falls under the category of "lightening up").

Hey Silver, why don't you just lock this 😁thread
down?

You're talking nonsense. It's all about how one individual treats another...
And let's be real, those prejudices don't just apply to one specific group of people either...

gentlegull93 said:You’re talking nonsense. It really just comes down to the individual.
And let’s be honest, everyone carries their own set of biases about everyone else, not just certain groups.

It takes at least two people to build a society, after all.😉

redheron13 said:Lately, I’ve been running into more and more prejudice against people who listen to country music. I don't really see the point, and I don't get why someone listening to country has to be labeled a total hillbilly or unrefined. It's weird how people who prefer other genres seem to have such high opinions of themselves, acting like they're somehow more "urban" than country fans.And don't even get me started on the assumption that places playing country music are breeding grounds for drugs or crime, which just isn't true. From my own experience, those spots (at least the ones I frequent) are where pretty normal people go to grab a drink and unwind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohzsovj0io0

So, this self-proclaimed pioneer of American folk music thinks carrying weapons in those venues is perfectly fine, as long as nobody actually dies—just some injuries, maybe.😕 I guess it's hard to maintain a positive view of that "subculture" under those circumstances.😁 🤷

redheron13 said:Lately, I’ve been running into more and more prejudice against people who listen to country music. Honestly, I don't get it. Why does liking country automatically make someone a total hillbilly or uncultured? It's weird how people who listen to other genres look down their noses at "country fans" like they're somehow more sophisticated or urban. And then there's the stereotype that country bars are just hubs for drugs and crime, which isn't true at all. From my own experience, the places I go are filled with pretty decent people just looking to grab a drink and hang out.

"Pretty decent people"? What even is that? You're either a decent person or you aren't. There's no middle ground. And based on everything I've seen and read, I definitely can't say anything good about it. That goes for the music, too.

Look, I’m all about Black music—rap, reggae, funk, soul, jazz, you name it. But I honestly don't get why people act like such snobs about country music. It’s just a genre like any other; you’ve got your absolute legends and then you’ve got your total garbage. If those same songs were written in English, they’d probably be considered great, but the way they're presented here, they just feel like trash. Honestly, the people who constantly trash-talk country fans are the biggest hypocrites I know. They act so high and mighty, like they're somehow more "urban" or sophisticated than the folks listening to country. But at the end of the day, country is just the local sound of this region. I really don't understand the attitude; people should just listen to whatever makes them happy and enjoy themselves. Personally, I’d much rather "ban" punk and its various offshoots, or even extreme metal subgenres like black or death metal—to me, that stuff isn't even music. But hey, I’m not going to judge anyone for what they listen to. People should just do their thing and have a good time.

crimsoncrane26 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohzsovj0io0

So this guy, who calls himself an American folk music pioneer, thinks carrying weapons in places like this is totally fine. He basically implies it doesn't matter if people get hurt, as long as nobody dies. 😕 I guess it's hard to have a good opinion of that "subculture" when you look at it that way. 😁 🤷

Are you seriously talking trash about Vuca ??? Anyone who doesn't love Vuca clearly isn't doing it right. Honestly, where is your shame? You're just as bad as half the rest of the country.

It’s not just about pulling triggers; sometimes you’re pulling a whole gun. To quote Vuca, "bullets are flying everywhere, oh my God"

Thomas Cook54 said:Are you seriously talking trash about Vuca??? If someone doesn't love Vuca, they're basically useless!!! Have you no shame??? You're just a total jerk, just like half the people in this country.

FACTS🙏🙏🙏

Real folk music actually stands against that cheap, manufactured pop trash!🤮
🙂

redheron13 said:Lately, I seem to be running into these prejudices and judgments from people regarding those who listen to country music quite frequently. Honestly, I don't see any logical reason for this, and I simply cannot fathom why someone enjoying a little country music would necessarily have to be some sort of unrefined hillbilly or a complete primitive. It strikes me as rather odd that people who prefer other genres tend to hold such inflated opinions of themselves, as if they are somehow more sophisticated or "urban" than the "country crowd." And then there is the tired stereotype that venues playing country music are just hubs for drugs and crime, which isn't true at all. In fact, based on my own experiences, I know those places—at least the ones I occasionally frequent—are where relatively normal folks go just to grab a drink and have a good time.

For the most part, country music is, well, terribly bad music. And, I suppose, the crowd that frequents those types of establishments is generally quite unpleasant as well. I can't say that applies to everyone, of course, since many people head out to hear country for various reasons without actually caring deeply about the music (or perhaps they just choose to tolerate it), but there is simply too much low-class riffraff present to ignore that reality.

And no, listening to country doesn't make a person a bad human being. It doesn't really say anything about someone's character, other than perhaps suggesting they lack a particularly refined musical palate. I personally know plenty of people who enjoy country music whom I wouldn't dream of criticizing as individuals. That crude element that makes up a significant portion of the country scene would still be just as crude regardless of whatever other music they happened to be listening to.

People who listen to death metal
don't do it because of some pretentious audiophile obsession,
it’s purely about tapping into those raw, primal, low-brow impulses!!
Unless, of course, you're talking about someone like Pete—who actually has enough sense to get it! 🤣

Country music is honestly some of the most primitive stuff out there. I mean, you hear those lyrics about "trucks, guns, beer, and glory"—it’s basically just a checklist of clichés—and if that’s enough for someone, well, if that’s really the peak of their musical taste, it says a lot about them. I guess I’m pretty judgmental about it, but hey, I don't really care.

I’m not really into that kind of music, to be honest. About two weeks ago, I ended up at one of those clubs playing it, and while the crowd was alright—and there were plenty of gorgeous women there—it was pretty chaotic. Everyone was completely wasted, and in the thirty minutes I was actually inside, three or four fights broke out that spilled right out onto the street, all because people were fighting over women 😁 I had been drinking quite a bit myself, so my memory of the night is a little fuzzy, but I strictly listen to metal, so it wasn't my scene. I was there with two female friends, and it turned out okay; even though the music was terrible, I stuck it out just for them. It wasn't an entirely bad experience, mostly because there were plenty of girls around 😁 They seemed like decent enough people, though you find hillbillies in every corner of the country, including places like that. Still, the turnout of women was impressive, and I'm still thinking about how great they looked 😁

this entire thread 🤮
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lonepanther4 said:Country pop is some of the most primitive garbage out there. "Money, trucks, planes, trophies—I've done it all" is basically the blueprint for every mindless radio hit. If that’s enough for someone, if that’s their absolute peak, it says everything you need to know about them. Honestly? I judge people for it, and I don't care.

Spot on. We live in an era where everyone has high-speed internet. You can listen to anything, anytime, or hunt down incredible live sets from world-class artists with a single click. The fact that someone chooses to stay stuck listening to that shallow, repetitive trash instead of exploring anything remotely interesting just shows they aren't even trying to look past their own backyard.

Personally, I’m just not feeling that whole crowd in general—not that there aren't plenty of decent, good people out there who happen to enjoy that kind of music.
There are folks who blast country twang but also have actual taste in other stuff, which shows they aren't stuck in one lane, but from what I’ve seen, the people who exclusively live for that trashy country sound usually come from some pretty backward environments—they’re either raised in it or just stuck in it—and they tend to flock to those dive bars where that stuff plays because, honestly, they don't know any better. I try my best to steer clear of those spots since things tend to get rowdy or turn into a brawl pretty fast, but look, at the end of the day, everyone makes their own choices and enjoys what they enjoy. I’m not trying to offend anyone who actually listens to it; I’m just laying out my own observations on the matter.