The origins of the word "Redneck"

Ode to a Grasshopper · Tue May 28, 2002 8:38 am

Does anyone know the story behind the word "Redneck"? What is it about red necks that gives this phrase it's meaning? What is the origin of this now-common phrase?

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Tue May 28, 2002 8:43 am

*sniff* T'lainya closed our thread, just as we were about to make something of it!!!

Maybe they all used to be redheads with hairy backs????

Actually, I do know. They're all farm workers, who spend most of their time in the fields, bending over, and so were extremely prone to getting sunburn, on their necks in particular.

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Tue May 28, 2002 8:46 am

Sorry Kam, but the topic was interfering with my breakfast so it had to go

Now what else can I delete?

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Tue May 28, 2002 8:47 am

redneck Also know as Bloodstalker (

) this breed works out in the open underneath the sun gaining burns to the back of the neck. Common alcoholics and hunters, they have large trucks and big guns. A common hunting call is "Come on mama! I'm gonna git me a bear!"

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Tue May 28, 2002 8:49 am

@Nippy, ROFL

@ T'lainya, Such is life. You can delete this post if it'll make you feel better

HighLordDave · Post by **HighLordDave** » Tue May 28, 2002 8:51 am

It's not just farmers; rednecks are usually blue-collar folks who work outside (road crews, construction workers, etc.) and are generally considered lacking in social graces, education and sophistication.

An example of redneck foreplay: "Get in the truck!"

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Tue May 28, 2002 8:51 am

80% of all fatal car accidents throughout the world end with the words "Oh ****", however a worrying statistic has been discovered 95% of all rednecks killed in car accidents end their lives with the words "Here hold my beer, watch this it is cool"

(BTW it's a joke

)

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Tue May 28, 2002 8:51 am

Actually I was thinking more along the lines of whom..

However my eyes are blurry from working all night so I'm off

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Tue May 28, 2002 9:02 am

Originally posted by T'lainya
Actually I was thinking more along the lines of whom..
However my eyes are blurry from working all night so I'm off

Muwahahaha, while the cats away, the mice will play. Or somesuch.

CM · Post by CM » Tue May 28, 2002 10:27 am

err...play what?

Vicsun · Post by **Vicsun** » Tue May 28, 2002 11:30 am

music no doubt

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Tue May 28, 2002 11:47 am

@Nippy, it's always nice to be appreciated.....

@Sleep....joke or not, I have been in vehicles when that exact conversation took place.

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Tue May 28, 2002 11:49 am

Originally posted by Bloodstalker
I have been in vehicles when that exact conversation took place.

And you're alive???

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Tue May 28, 2002 12:31 pm

Yeah, the driver seldom gets killed in those situations....

Azmodan · Post by **Azmodan** » Tue May 28, 2002 3:38 pm

Rednecks?! aren't they the ones that marry their siblings??

Robnark · Post by **Robnark** » Tue May 28, 2002 3:45 pm

i believe so, but you may have to ask BS. he seems to be the resident expert in these matters

Azmodan · Post by **Azmodan** » Tue May 28, 2002 4:13 pm

where i come from. they do!.... the only difference is, that they do not live in cabins or trailers.. but they are fishermen

Obsidian · Post by **Obsidian** » Tue May 28, 2002 5:52 pm

LOL, theres a fine line between hill billy and rednecks. Rednecks are usually ultra conservative, inbred, have mullets, eat roadkill and lack social grace.

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 2:53 am

Originally posted by Obsidian
LOL, theres a fine line between hill billy and rednecks. Rednecks are usually ultra conservative, inbred, have mullets, eat roadkill and lack social grace.

Here's the QUIZ you've all been waiting for - more or less....

EDIT - AND some Questions to see if YOU are a Redneck...

No worries,

Beldin