I'm also from the area where the show was filmed. Most of the things the Nicole & Paris did were set up simply to film the girls doing something "unusual". It was for entertainment purposes, so everything was fair game. Just be aware that many of the things they did aren't done at all, even by those from this area. The sad part is the people the camera crew sought out to be on the show. All communities have their less fortunate class, and perhaps Arkansas has a higher percentage than most areas, but those that were chosen to be shown on the show were "the worst of the worst". Not everyone shown was depicted a hick, but when the crew / producer needed someone to reinforce how "hicktown" the area is, they certainly picked out some real dandies. If you watch the show and expect to come to the area to see the same things or same people, expect to be disappointed. It should be interesting for those who live here and those who have never been here.