Okay, Charlotte. What does redneck mean to you? (home, lawsuit)

[vindaloo]

A redneck is one that "generally" has a noticable beer gut that he is rather proud of. He likes to drink beer, belch, likes his women a little on the trashy side, ready for a good ole fight if challenged, proud of his ability to change or distort vocabulary words when speaking, prefers pitbulls to poodles, often drives his pickup truck in the passing lane without having a clue why people are tailgating him, has noticable tobacco stains on his car door. Generally found in all states except Hawaii and Vermont. A title that one is sometimes proud of. Could be considered as a scattered out cult.

A Good ole boy is usually restricted to southern guys. They are big, lovable, like to drink beer and B.S. with anybody near them, loves fishing, hunting, country music, says ma'am to women, and loves sports on television. Generally happy and positive and has a blue collar job. These characteristics could apply to anyone if they had the accent. HEy, I didn't write the rules.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by vindaloo

A redneck is one that "generally" has a noticable beer gut that he is rather proud of. He likes to drink beer, belch, likes his women a little on the trashy side, ready for a good ole fight if challenged, proud of his ability to change or distort vocabulary words when speaking, prefers pitbulls to poodles, often drives his pickup truck in the passing lane without having a clue why people are tailgating him, has noticable tobacco stains on his car door. Generally found in all states except Hawaii and Vermont. A title that one is sometimes proud of. Could be considered as a scattered out cult.

A Good ole boy is usually restricted to southern guys. They are big, lovable, like to drink beer and B.S. with anybody near them, loves fishing, hunting, country music, says ma'am to women, and loves sports on television. Generally happy and positive and has a blue collar job. These characteristics could apply to anyone if they had the accent. HEy, I didn't write the rules.

That's the problem - there are no "rules". What you are doing is perpetuating a stereotype

[anifani821]

Originally Posted by vindaloo

A redneck is one that "generally" has a noticable beer gut that he is rather proud of. He likes to drink beer, belch, likes his women a little on the trashy side, ready for a good ole fight if challenged, proud of his ability to change or distort vocabulary words when speaking, prefers pitbulls to poodles, often drives his pickup truck in the passing lane without having a clue why people are tailgating him, has noticable tobacco stains on his car door. Generally found in all states except Hawaii and Vermont. A title that one is sometimes proud of. Could be considered as a scattered out cult.

A Good ole boy is usually restricted to southern guys. They are big, lovable, like to drink beer and B.S. with anybody near them, loves fishing, hunting, country music, says ma'am to women, and loves sports on television. Generally happy and positive and has a blue collar job. These characteristics could apply to anyone if they had the accent. HEy, I didn't write the rules.

Oh my. Now we have brought yet another word to the vocabulary - Good Ole Boy.

Hee Hee - yes, we know you didn't write the rules - but you do have The Good Ole Boy down pretty well.

Southern Gentleman is yet another category but we are going to confuse things too much if we throw that in now, LOL.

Your definition is what Redneck has morphed into, I think.

[BarbJ]

I think that Vindaloo has the stereotypes down pretty well - nothing like Loves' definition of a red neck which I prefer.

[anifani821]

Originally Posted by BarbJ

I think that Vindaloo has the stereotypes down pretty well - nothing like Loves' definition of a red neck which I prefer.

Yep. I think you are right.

Now for Good Ole Boy - that can mean several different things to me. GOB can refer to men who are part of the Old Boy Network, wh/ usually arises from association in college . . . frat houses . . . or sports . . . or can occur from country club associations that may go back to even childhood . . . family ties . . .

But the lovable beer and gun toting GOB that Vindaloo describes . . . that is a definite stereotype that often gets lumped into the redneck category.

I honestly do not think any region of this country is subjected to as many stereotypes as the South!!! I mean - what else is there?

The west - I guess there is still the "cowboy" thing . . . but look at the South - we have so many stereotypes going here . . .

[mom4two]

Originally Posted by nail in da coffin

Last name: ________________ First name: [_] Billy-Bob [_] Bobby-Sue [_] Billy-Joe [_] Bobby-Jo [_] Billy-Ray [_] Bobby-Ann [_] Billy-Sue [_] Bobby-Lee [_] Billy-Mae [_] Bobby-Ellen [_] Billy-Jack [_] Bobby-Beth Ann Sue ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Age: ____ (if unsure, guess) Sex: [_]M [_]F [_]None Shoe Size: ____ Left ____ Right ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Occupation: [_] Farmer [_] Waitress [_] Mechanic [_] Dirty Politician [_] Hair Dresser [_] Un-employed ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Spouse's Name: __________________________ 2nd Spouse's Name: __________________________ 3rd Spouse's Name: __________________________ Lover's Name: __________________________ 2nd Lover's Name: __________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Relationship with spouse: [_] Sister [_] Aunt [_] Brother [_] Uncle [_] Mother [_] Father [_] Son [_] Cousin [_] Daughter [_] Pet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number of children living in household: ___

Number of children living in shed: ___ Number of children that are yours: ___ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mother's Name: _______________________ Father's Name: _______________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Education: 1 2 3 4 (Circle highest grade completed) If you obtained a higher education what was your major? [_] 5th grade [_] 6th grade ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do you [_] own or [_] rent your mobile home? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vehicles you own and where you keep them: ___ Total number of vehicles you own ___ Number of vehicles that still crank ___ Number of vehicles in front yard ___ Number of vehicles in back yard ___ Number of vehicles on cement blocks ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Age you started drivin ______ (If over 10 are you are still slow lerrnin ? [_] Yes [_] No) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Firearms you own and where you keep them: ____ truck ____ kitchen ____ bedroom ____ bathroom/outhouse ____ shed ____ pawnshop ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model and year of your pickup: _________ 194_ Do you have a gun rack? [_] Yes [_] No; If no, please explain: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newspapers/magazines you subscribe to: [_] The National Enquirer [_] The Globe [_] TV Guide [_] Soap Opera Digest [_] Rifle and Shotgun [_] Bassmasters ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ___ Number of times you've seen a UFO ___ Number of times you've seen Elvis ___ Number of times you've seen Elvis in a UFO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How often do you bathe: [_] Weekly [_] Monthly [_] Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How many teeth in YOUR mouth? ___ Color of teeth: [_] Yellow [_] Brownish-Yellow [_] Brown [_] Black [_] N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brand of chewing tobacco you prefer: [_] Red-Man [_] Skoal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How far is your home from a paved road? [_] 1 mile [_] 2 miles [_] don't know ------------------------------------------------------------------------

You may think this is a silly test but imo this really explains it all.

[anifani821]

Originally Posted by mom4two

You may think this is a silly test but imo this really explains it all.

It explains a stereotype. More of the Jeff Foxworthy humorous stuff.

The items on that list could apply to a trashy person anywhere. And the ultimate stereotype is about people intermarrying.

[mom4two]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

Sad, huh? Isn't it interesting how the meanings of some words can be just taken over and changed that way. Look at the word "gay" for instance.

That one has always stumped me, I hate it when I use the word in a sentence as defined in the dictionary (as happy or silly) in the presence of a "gay" person and then feel like I've put my foot in my mouth or something. Why do I feel like I've offended him when I've really said nothing wrong?

[TheEmissary]

Originally Posted by anifani821

It explains a stereotype. More of the Jeff Foxworthy humorous stuff.

The items on that list could apply to a trashy person anywhere. And the ultimate stereotype is about people intermarrying.

ani - I think that the definition of what a redneck is, defies description for an individual to adequately explain to the masses. It reminds me of the line by the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said about pornography "I can't explain it, but I know it when I see it!"

[marndt]

Redneck...Drives an 80's camaro with T-Tops...Has a collection of black HARD ROCK tee-shirts and sports a sweet permed mullet. BUSINESS in the FRONT...PARTY in the BACK!!!