When I lived in Philly and DC, and I would mention that I'm from St. Louis, people would ask me if I knew someone they knew in St. Louis. What the fuck?! We're a bit inbred for sure, but St. Louis is one of the largest cities in the country...3 million people live here! I know a lot of people here, but not all of 'em!
And I've seen this happen with minorities too, particularly blacks. People will ask if you know a particular person or say something like, "Oh, I don't have a problem with (insert group here) at all!" right away. And I suspected that something like that might happen with gays and lesbians as well.
Just one of those subjects that I've thought about before but finally remembered to ask about...slow day around here.
