Does Janesville know its reputation among the rest of Wisconsin?
I’m genuinely curious if people living here realize how the rest of the state views the city. Are you aware that Janesville has a strong reputation throughout Wisconsin for being full of racists, rednecks, and hicks?
I lived here for three years, and after a recent visit back that reminded me of how awful it was, I'm wondering if locals actually recognize this stereotype or if they just ignore it.
For those who live here now or grew up here, do you feel this reputation is actively earned, or is it an outdated stereotype that the city is moving away from?
Specifically for people who moved here from elsewhere: Did you pick up on this vibe after you arrived? If you ended up moving away like I did, was this cultural environment part of the reason you left?