One reason some people are prejudiced against the accordion is...they haven't the ghost of an idea how to play the thing! It's the intimidation factor.

Then too, some are afraid that it will put their back out...or worse...make them flat-chested! :-)

Then there are some who fear being seen as having Mafia connections...

But this is as nothing compared to the paranoia surrounding bagpipes, and there is absolutely no truth to the rumour that you must wear a kilt to stay on key while playing one!

- LH