Understanding America. I'm British, please tell me what kind of American this is. Is he typical of any type?

Question

http://www.dannemann.org.uk/images/morans.jpg

I'm really pleased to hear from all of you so far. I admit I was hoping to bait a few rednecks but it's reassuring to know that America is still safe, for the most part, with you people. Lol. I suppose it was a bit ambitious to find rednecks in "sociology". Where should I re-post? Sports?

Glad you liked the picture.

Reposted, sports.
"Is this the typical American sports fan?"
I'm gonna get it now....

Answer 1

There is a new revolution in the U.S. these days where certain groups are trying to breakdown the sort of usage of rhetoric that you and most of the people who have answered used. Terms such as "redneck" and "white trash" SEEM like ways to casually poke fun of people who we disagree with or find funny... but actually these terms serve to keep people grouped in a class structure where white low-income (and therefore, usually uneducated) families are kept down by social indifference due to the derogatory way we refer to them.

Please take your need to place people into economically-classified groups out of the U.S. We already have enough people doing that here as it is.

Answer 2

Well, I'm half British and half American, so I think I can answer this in a way you will understand. That photo is of a American most likely from the southern states. They are very good people but alittle crass in English terms. Some people call them "white trash" here in the States. But all in all, most Americans are not really any different from anyone else. Good and bad in every nationality my friend.

Answer 3

I don't really think he's a red-neck. (They tend to wear flannel shirts and drive old pick-up trucks.) I think that guy is more either an old hippy or someone who took on a hippy image even though it was no longer "The Thing". Sports fans tend to wear jerseys, shorts, and baseball caps.

That guy looks like enough people to say he's a "type", but its more likely he's someone who tries hard to be cool, doesn't want to look like the people who get off the commuter rail at rush hour, doesn't want to look "snooty", and generally lacks taste and intellect.

"Loser" is pretty much the type he appears to be in that picture. That's not saying he's a loser - just that the picture makes him look like a giant one. There are quite a few of them walking around the U.S. They don't usually have signs to point out their spelling skill. They generally hang out in areas where other losers tend to be as well. In general, there are often isolated pockets of people like this in certain areas. They do, though, infiltrate even the best shopping and business areas sometimes.

Answer 4

Ahh yes RedNeck-A-Saurus.
A very common sub species here in the US. Mostly harmless (unless drunk with a gun). They frequently have a severe aversion to spelling and proper English.

Most often supporters of Bush (and by extension Blair) they smell quite bad after a long day in the summer sun and don't have the ability to comprehend opinions that differ with theirs (which they get form Fox news most times.)

Don't judge all Americans by them.
There are certainly the well bred as well.

Cheers!

Answer 5

HELLO: not all of us are red necks I've' grown up predominantly in the south in several states mainly Florida. while yes you will find some rednecks i however while retaining my proud southern heritage do not live as the stereotypical southern types some would imagine in fact most would think my family from cape cod or Maine..i had grown up in catholic schools and during which i had taken interests in the outside world existing beyond my limited environment. i had taught myself proper etiquette's and mannerisms in such to enrich my opportunities in getting along with my families social standings and it has served me well. i am also a skilled and degreed culinary artists however I'm on sabbatical at the moment, until i lost my hearing and my voice i once played cello and i were a fair singer in the manner i could sing in the likes of Michael w. smith and i enjoyed singing in choir and local pubs and friends parties..i am always continually reading and studying to enrich my own thirst for knowledge and guess what I'm not wealthy i am just comfortable with what little i have my values are love.affection.chivalry,honor and kindness i am a Steward at the moment overseeing my brothers estate and i live isolated in the country yet I'm still not a red neck and i have had a most wonderful opportunity in meeting one of your British ladies on line and she has been of great benevolent kindness to me and i must say that your culture fascinates me as well..

Answer 6

I like the first answer. Just note that "red-necks" do not constitute the majority of Americans (but depends on the city you're in).

Answer 7

That would be the classic redneck type of American. His clothing and the fact that he can't spell the word moron are the clues.

Answer 8

hahaha that photo is hilarious
.....what is that dude even picketing for?!?! Just for the USA in general and for all "morans" to get a brain?

Answer 9

LOL! I think that's my neighbor!!