what's a redneck?

Question

I asked the question " why do they call redneck's "redneck's' " but it did not get posted right so I got no answers. just trying again.

Answer 1

Here's guy who answered this for himself, maybe you agree, I do

http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/andrewturner/

Answer 2

In modern usage, the term redneck predominantly refers to a particular stereotype of individuals living in Appalachia, the Southern United States, the Ozarks, and later the Rocky Mountain States. The word can be used either as a pejorative or as a matter of pride, depending on context.

Usage of the term "Redneck" generally differs from Hick and Hillbilly, because Rednecks reject or resist assimilation into the dominant culture, while Hicks and Hillbillies theoretically are isolated from the dominant culture. In this way, the Redneck is similar to the word Cracker.

The popular etymology says that the term derives from such individuals having a red neck caused by working outdoors in the sunlight over the course of their lifetime.

Answer 3

In modern usage, the term redneck predominantly refers to a particular stereotype of individuals living in Appalachia, the Southern United States, the Ozarks, and later the Rocky Mountain States. The word can be used either as a pejorative or as a matter of pride, depending on context.
Usage of the term "Redneck" generally differs from Hick and Hillbilly, because Rednecks reject or resist assimilation into the dominant culture, while Hicks and Hillbillies theoretically are isolated from the dominant culture. In this way, the Redneck is similar to the word Cracker.

There is more interesting facts about the term redneck on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redneck .I think I'm learning as much as everyone else here!

Answer 4

Redneck is synonomous with hillbilly. Like a white guy (or girl I suppose) with maybe a mullet and a mason jar full of moonshine. A country bumpkin. Im white, but have never been called a redneck, then again I dont have sex with my sisters and cousins. LOL. Why they are called rednecks is because they are usually farm boys with the southern sun beating down on them and burning the back of the neck. I'd like to know why mexicans are called "wetbacks". Both terms are derrogotory, but I have never seen a mexican with a wet back. I have seen white country folk with red necks though. So you might want to go to a tanning bed for 45 minutes wearing jeans and a T shirt if you ever get invited to a square dance. Yee-Hah!!!!

Answer 5

It is a "good old boy" who has a shorter hair cut, and that is one of the reasons that he gets a sunburn on his neck when he is outside working. This was especially apparent when the term first began being used more than a couple of decades ago.
I understand that it was originally a Georgia term, but who knows.
But you also have to understand that being a "redneck" also means that you don't care what is "in", you do it your way, whatever it may be. And that you prize some of the same things that your parents and grandparents did, rather than doing anything you can just to be different from them. And if you are different from others your own age or anyone for that matter, it doesn't mean that you're better, it just means that you're "different" and they are different.

Answer 6

The term redneck southern origins. When the southern people were out in their field, toiling away at their field with their necks bent over. Their necks would be burnt from the sun. Sunburn + back of neck = redneck

You May Be A Redneck If ...

1. More than one living relative is named after a southern civil war general.

2. Your front porch collapses and more than six dogs are killed.

3. You've ever used lard in bed.

4. Your home has more miles on it than your car.

5. You think that potted meat on a saltine is an hors d'ouerve.

6. There is a stuffed possum anywhere in your house.

7. You consider a six-pack and a bug-zapper high-quality entertainment.

8. Fewer than half of your cars run.

9. Your mother doesn't remove the Marlboro from her lips before telling the State Trooper to kiss her ***.

10. The primary color of your car is "bondo".

11. You honestly think that women are turned on by animal noises and seductive tongue gestures.

12. You stand under the mistletoe at Christmas and wait for Granny and cousin Sue-Ellen to walk by.

13. Your family tree doesn't fork.

14. Your hairdo has ever been ruined by a ceiling fan.

15. Your mother has been involved in a fist fight at a high school sports event.

16. You've ever barbecued Spam on the grill.

17. The best way to keep things cold is to leave'em in the shade.

18. The neighbors started a petition over your Christmas lights.

19. Your brother-in-law is your uncle.

20. You have refused to watch the Academy Awards since "Smokey and the Bandit" was snubbed for best picture.

Answer 7

In modern usage, the term redneck predominantly refers to a particular stereotype of individuals living in Appalachia, the Southern United States, the Ozarks, and later the Rocky Mountain States. The word can be used either as a pejorative or as a matter of pride, depending on context.

Used as a disparaging term for a member of the white rural laboring class, especially in the southern United States.
A white person regarded as having a provincial, conservative, often bigoted attitude.

Answer 8

In modern usage, the term redneck predominantly refers to a particular stereotype of individuals living in Appalachia, the Southern United States, the Ozarks, and later the Rocky Mountain States. The word can be used either as a pejorative or as a matter of pride, depending on context.

Answer 9

You might be a redneck if you your wife's hairdo has ever been ruined by a ceiling fan.

You might be a redneck if you have 3 cars parked on your lawn and none of them work.

You might be a redneck if your mother has ever been involved in a fistfight at a high school sports event.

Answer 10

I thought it had something to do with how people living in the country would spend a lot of time out in the sun (working the fields or whatever) and their necks would get red from the sun. But then I found this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redneck

Answer 11

A redneck is a man with very delicate skin pigment. Just with the touch from the rays of a hot sun he will blister hahaha.

The girl who said rednecks are hardworking men is mistaken. I guess she thought you were asking about roughnecks.