North Country Mandys

In response to a question from my sister:

It occurred to me, while looking at the fourth yellowish Tammy, that she looks French-Canadian (i.e., dark-haired, slim-nosed, tough, beautiful). Which leads me to my query: is it possible to grow up in upstate New York and NOT be a Tammy? Sociopolitical conditions are determined by geography, even way-back-when geography. Is it possible that people who grow up on the Mooers-North Champlain-West Chazy latitude have geography to thank for being Tammy?

Geography is relevant in how Tammy and Mandy present themselves, but rarely affects the percentage of either population within a region. Most environments have an inherent homeostatis that ensures an equal distribution of Tammys and Mandys to maintain a stable, constant condition.

In the case of upstate New York, the entire paradigm is shifted so that Tammys look extreme and Mandys look like Tammys. Because of the geography and culture, Mandys might even still smoke and drink canned beer - but they are distinctly Mandys. Upstate Mandys love cooking, inspirational posters, having babies, decorating the house, and shopping. In fact, the entire north country economy relies on Mandys to purchase an excess of valueless things designed with teddy bears, American flags, seasonal designs, and flowers. A good example is this wreath that can be found in local businesses and Walmart alike:



Here are some north country Mandys that may otherwise look like Tammys: