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The origins of the word "Redneck"

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:38 am
by Ode to a Grasshopper
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?

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:43 am
by Kameleon
*sniff* T'lainya closed our thread, just as we were about to make something of it!!! :mad: :p

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.

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:46 am
by T'lainya
Sorry Kam, but the topic was interfering with my breakfast so it had to go :D Now what else can I delete? :p

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:47 am
by Nippy
redneck Also know as Bloodstalker ( ;) :D ) 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!" :D ;)

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:49 am
by Kameleon
@Nippy, ROFL :D

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

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:51 am
by HighLordDave
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!"

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:51 am
by Mr Sleep
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" :D :D

(BTW it's a joke :) )

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:51 am
by T'lainya
Actually I was thinking more along the lines of whom.. ;) :D
However my eyes are blurry from working all night so I'm off :D

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 9:02 am
by Nippy
Originally posted by T'lainya
Actually I was thinking more along the lines of whom.. ;) :D
However my eyes are blurry from working all night so I'm off :D
Muwahahaha, while the cats away, the mice will play. Or somesuch. :D

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 10:27 am
by CM
err...play what?

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 11:30 am
by Vicsun
music no doubt

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 11:47 am
by Bloodstalker
@Nippy, it's always nice to be appreciated..... :D

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

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 11:49 am
by Kameleon
Originally posted by Bloodstalker
I have been in vehicles when that exact conversation took place. :rolleyes: :p
And you're alive??? :D

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 12:31 pm
by Bloodstalker
Yeah, the driver seldom gets killed in those situations.... :p :D

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 3:38 pm
by Azmodan
Rednecks?! aren't they the ones that marry their siblings?? :D

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 3:45 pm
by Robnark
i believe so, but you may have to ask BS. he seems to be the resident expert in these matters :D

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 4:13 pm
by Azmodan
where i come from. they do!.... the only difference is, that they do not live in cabins or trailers.. but they are fishermen :D

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 5:52 pm
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.

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2002 2:53 am
by Beldin
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 :cool: