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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!!!
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

Now what else can I delete?

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:47 am
by Nippy
Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:49 am
by Kameleon
@Nippy, ROFL
@ T'lainya, Such is life. You can delete this post if it'll make you feel better

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
Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 8:51 am
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

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 9:02 am
by Nippy
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.....
@Sleep....joke or not, I have been in vehicles when that exact conversation took place.

Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 11:49 am
by Kameleon
Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 12:31 pm
by Bloodstalker
Yeah, the driver seldom gets killed in those situations....

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

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 
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

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
