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It seems this term is often comes up when discussing the South , and in particular States such as Alabama, Georgia, and a couple others. Does anyone have any insight as to its origination and description ? Im curious. Thanks.
Yes, quite often they do. It seems that Jeff Foxworthy has helped many rednecks come out of the redneck closet. When I was younger no one ever admitted it, now it's common to see people with the wor "REDNECK" on T shirts, hats and on bumper stickers.
Here's a good example of redneck pride, and by the way, Gretchen Wilson is from Illinois.
It reminds me of the country song from the 1980's : Gimme a , gimme a, gimme a , Redneck Girl ....
Hey, if someone wants to be a Redneck, more power to em ; just so long as they pay thier taxes , respect others and their property, and stay within the Law. Can i get an amen ?!
'I know the definition of redneck is a proud one but sadly has become a way to putdown others'
REPLY: I dont know how proud the term is ; ive never heard a person say they are a Redneck even if they know they are one.... whether it be todays typical and popular stereotype , or if they have redness from working out in fields. But then again, i live in the North (for the time being). Do southern Rednecks say they are one if they are ? Just wondering..
South Carolinian here...
My guess is that the Northern rednecks probably don't refer to themselves as rednecks as much because the term is associated with The South. Personally, I'd rather not call too many people rednecks because certain people think redneck=Southern and vice-versa. Now if someone were to proclaim themselves as a redneck then I would.
I dont know how proud the term is ; ive never heard a person say they are a Redneck even if they know they are one.... whether it be todays typical and popular stereotype , or if they have redness from working out in fields. But then again, i live in the North (for the time being). Do southern Rednecks say they are one if they are ? Just wondering..
If you never heard someone say they are a redneck, then you are missing out on a whole 'nother culture! There is another term which is worn like a badge of honor, mostly in certain backwoods locales and environments...(SE Oklahoma comes to mind), and that is peckerwood.
If you never heard someone say they are a redneck, then you are missing out on a whole 'nother culture! There is another term which is worn like a badge of honor, mostly in certain backwoods locales and environments...(SE Oklahoma comes to mind), and that is peckerwood.
Thats funny! (Though looking at the house in the background, thats MY kind of house). I love those porches with the white wood railing, the siding, the old style moulding....ya cant get that these days.
Redneck originates from the West Virginia coal miners under seige by the government long long ago. They wore red bandanas to signify their defiance; therefore hence the term redneck.
Redneck originates from the West Virginia coal miners under seige by the government long long ago. They wore red bandanas to signify their defiance; therefore hence the term redneck.
Thanks for that bit of history. I reckon that means a woman cant be a true Redneck Girl (?) ... or did women work in the coal mines back then.?
I was told "redneck" was a term originally used for farmers who wore caps and T-shirts in the summer. It was a way to ridicule farmers. (Minnesota version)
I was/am a farmer but I never wore a cap and went bareback in summer all my 63 years.
I guess I'm not a "redneck".
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There is another term which is worn like a badge of honor, mostly in certain backwoods locales and environments...(SE Oklahoma comes to mind), and that is peckerwood.
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