The world is made up of different types of people from country to country, state to state, and county to county.  It is not uncommon for people to stereotype the residents of different states, but that doesn’t make it true.  Here in Kentucky we actually have a diverse variety of “types”, when it comes to residents.

Here are 15 types of interesting people you will find in the Bluegrass:

  1. Hic

StarkRavingMad This is the standard person that Kentucky jokes are inspired by. They have become extremely rare over the decades, so it is unlikely you will encounter one.

  1. Militant Hippie

Wiki Individuals claiming to be hippies, although they believe in a strong military or police presence among the citizens.

  1. Rednecks

Rednecksinthewild A “good ole’ boy/girl” that is kind of stuck in their own ways, but always ready for a party.

  1. Suits

Vector The corporate types are all cut from the same cloth, some just have a individual sense of style and self presentation.

  1. Small Business Entrepreneurs

Moon Emanating confidence, they will likely find a way to “introduce” you to their company/boutique.

  1. Horse Farmers

WN These individuals are specialized in the horse industry. They breed and raise the future horses of the Kentucky Derby. Aka… horse snobs.

  1. Hipsters

Wiki The hipster is usually on point with whatever fashion world is available. Their wardrobe will contain the most up to date looks, never failing to be on top of the fashion world.

  1. Sport Fans

WN They likely will be wearing, or have something on their person that represents their favored team. They do not handle negativity regarding said team well.

  1. Hillbillies

Wiki These are down home country folk that can find a fix for anything, many times involving duct tape, wire, and pliers.

  1. Southern Iced Tea

Wiki These are the friendly people that always have iced tea in the fridge and a fresh slice of pie or cake ready for company.

  1. Bohemian

Stylecusp These seemingly carefree individuals have a unique sense of style with a free spirited appearance. They are considered unconventional in their dress, but have the uncanny ability to make mismatched items blend together into perfection. True Bohemians make a “I don’t care” style, look good.

  1. Musicians

Wiki All across the Bluegrass State one can find individuals strolling about with a guitar, or some other instrument. Mind you, just because they have a guitar, doesn’t mean they can play it.

  1. Farmers

Jazfarmer These hardworking people tend crops, live off the land, raise animals, then collect and sell the bounty that both produce. Most farmers are honest people whose worth is often undervalued.

  1. Derby Fans

T. Eblen People who follow the Kentucky Derby, gambling, throwing parties, and preparing for the event months in advance.

  1. Bourbon Connoisseur

Wiki This person knows everything about bourbon there is to know, including which type will best fit an individual’s wants or needs. They pride themselves on their ability to sniff test the amber liquid before ever taking a sip.

There are lots of other types of people in Kentucky, but this is a fair mix of small town and big city personalities. It’s hard not to stereotype when you are actually stereotyping, so no offense. Please feel free to comment if you, or someone you know, has met another unique type of individual in the Bluegrass State.

StarkRavingMad

This is the standard person that Kentucky jokes are inspired by. They have become extremely rare over the decades, so it is unlikely you will encounter one.

Wiki

Individuals claiming to be hippies, although they believe in a strong military or police presence among the citizens.

Rednecksinthewild

A “good ole’ boy/girl” that is kind of stuck in their own ways, but always ready for a party.

Vector

The corporate types are all cut from the same cloth, some just have a individual sense of style and self presentation.

Moon

Emanating confidence, they will likely find a way to “introduce” you to their company/boutique.

WN

These individuals are specialized in the horse industry. They breed and raise the future horses of the Kentucky Derby. Aka… horse snobs.

The hipster is usually on point with whatever fashion world is available. Their wardrobe will contain the most up to date looks, never failing to be on top of the fashion world.

They likely will be wearing, or have something on their person that represents their favored team. They do not handle negativity regarding said team well.

These are down home country folk that can find a fix for anything, many times involving duct tape, wire, and pliers.

These are the friendly people that always have iced tea in the fridge and a fresh slice of pie or cake ready for company.

Stylecusp

These seemingly carefree individuals have a unique sense of style with a free spirited appearance. They are considered unconventional in their dress, but have the uncanny ability to make mismatched items blend together into perfection. True Bohemians make a “I don’t care” style, look good.

All across the Bluegrass State one can find individuals strolling about with a guitar, or some other instrument. Mind you, just because they have a guitar, doesn’t mean they can play it.

Jazfarmer

These hardworking people tend crops, live off the land, raise animals, then collect and sell the bounty that both produce. Most farmers are honest people whose worth is often undervalued.

T. Eblen

People who follow the Kentucky Derby, gambling, throwing parties, and preparing for the event months in advance.

Wiki

This person knows everything about bourbon there is to know, including which type will best fit an individual’s wants or needs. They pride themselves on their ability to sniff test the amber liquid before ever taking a sip.

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