what does the word mean ??? I can only think of the cracker you eat lol
2007-07-25 07:01:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The Racial slur database says...
"This term is said to have originated in England before the 16th century, referring to the lower class whose diet primarily consisted of "crackers", actually biscuits. Many of their descendants were sent to the Georgia penal colony, hence "Georgia crackers." White people had invented this name for themselves before the first slave was brought to America, although it is still in use today by mostly older blacks referring to whites. Was probably redefined in the days of American slavery by the slave-master's "Crack" of the whip."
It IS supposed to be insulting...But I don't think people who use it know what it means either, it basically boils down to them calling you a "biscuit eater," or a "master." Neither of which is really very insulting...
2007-07-25 07:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
If a non -white calls a white a 'CRACKER' it's a racial slur.
One theory claims that the term dates back to slavery in the antebellum South. The popular folk etymology is based on slaver foremen using bullwhips to discipline African slaves, and the sound the whip being described as 'cracking the whip'. The foremen who cracked these whips were thus known as 'crackers'.
According to the 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, "cracker" is a term of contempt for the "poor" or "mean whites," particularly of Georgia and Florida. Britannica notes that the term dates back to the American Revolution, and is derived from the "cracked corn" which formed their staple food.
2007-07-25 16:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's supposed to be an insult, but in general it failed. It's insinuating that the target of the word is plain, white, and bland--just like a cracker.
Frankly, I can't think of a single person who would be insulted by being called a cracker.
2007-07-25 14:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by P.I. Joe 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
it depends on the person and generally white people are insulted when they are called that........a "cracker" is white......just like the skin of a white person.....so that's why they are called a cracker
2007-07-25 14:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by MSW2010 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means you're dry and salty.
but seriously, it's an english (origin) insult.. and their insults are weird just like their jokes.
some people like me love monty python.. but alot of people just scratch their heads and go "whaaa? is this supposed to be funny, i don't get it!"
most people just roll their eyes and laugh... but i'm sure there are people out there (probably country southerners) who would be really offended...
(and before anyone yells at me i've been living in the atl suburbs for my entire life so i'm not just making fun of them :P)
2007-07-25 14:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some finding it insulting, but I call myself a cracker with pride.
This link should answer the rest of your questions....Cracker
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_%28pejorative%29
2007-07-25 14:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by DOC 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yeah, it means you are flat like a cracker and have no shape. Also, crackers are bland and don't have much flavor.
2007-07-25 14:05:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it's an insult. It means someone who is white, stupid, and doesn't know his head from a hole in the ground.
2007-07-25 14:05:41 · answer #8 · answered by Sage 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No it is a secret code word that us cool people use that means the white guy is really unfenthastlemeny
2007-07-25 14:06:56 · answer #9 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don`t let names bother me .
If someone is calling you a name ,it only shows that the person is still an immature little brat .
2007-07-25 14:05:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋