Nick names for southern residents? (live in, rating, best)

[topgear]

Reading the thread about the word "yankee" to describe north east residents, what nicknames are used to describe southern residents?

[BacktoBlue]

I want to give examples, but I won't for fear of being reported.

[1coolcustomer]

Probably cracker or redneck in FL, although I've heard Floridiots before too. Of course in places like TN or KY, I've heard hillbilly, which with the latest epidemic of pain medication infiltrating these areas, I've heard "pillbillies" too.

[Smtchll]

"redneck" "country" or just plain "Southern" I mean I'm from Memphis, but we still use these terms to describe people who are relatively "more Southern"

I find it interesting that we live in the South and we're technically all Southerners, but people use "Southern" as a way to describe someone, usually if they have a thick accent. Do Northerners ever describe people as "Northern" if they display strong Northern characteristics? whatever they may be. jw...

[tmac9wr]

$*&#@()#!#% would be the best description.

[Metro Matt]

Texans are simply known as that, Texans.

[MassVt]

I would just say "southerner"; that's quite sufficient..

[VA7cities]

Bammas

[Novadhd5150]

Depends on the context.

[Metro Matt]

Originally Posted by MassVt

I would just say "southerner"; that's quite sufficient..

Mmm...doesn't quite fit or accurately describe Texas. We make up several different regions because of our size.