| Author | Thread |
|
|
05/30/2005 04:59:04 PM · #1 |
photograph that depicts the stereotypical "redneck" lifestyle.
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:00:55 PM · #2 |
Not only is that pejorative but also rather US-centric.
Not a term we use much in my part of the world...
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:32:19 PM · #3 |
It was not meant in a perjorative way. I guess to those who dislike the history of the south, it may be. I myself do not look at the term "redneck" as being anything but a style of life - no different than African-american, Asian, Europian, etc. I actually find it very interesting, such a relaxed style of life.
But....seeing how at least one person took it wrong immediately, I guess we will have to ignore this suggestion.
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:34:46 PM · #4 |
You have to remember the global community.
Also, what you refer to as redneck may not be the same as someone else. In some cases it is derogitory to refer to someone as a redneck, regardless of history. |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:38:04 PM · #5 |
If it wasn't for the term "Redneck" Jeff Foxworthy wouldn't have a career..
You might be a redneck, if you suggest redneck as a challenge. :) |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:38:50 PM · #6 |
Hey, I resemble this challenge suggestion!!! ;o)
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:40:57 PM · #7 |
Let's just make the challenge global, call it "perjorative" and let people choose their own. :P
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:41:24 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Kavey:
Not only is that pejorative but also rather US-centric.
Not a term we use much in my part of the world... |
In your part of the world, they're called Irish.
[DQ slinks quickly away before anyone can throw a Guinness at him.] |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:42:26 PM · #9 |
As with many, many terms referring to a group of people this one's moved from non-pejorative to pejorative and back again! Many groups that are mocked using a particular term reclaim that term for themselves and use it as a badge of pride.
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:42:53 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Digital Quixote:
Originally posted by Kavey:
Not only is that pejorative but also rather US-centric.
Not a term we use much in my part of the world... |
In your part of the world, they're called Irish.
[DQ slinks quickly away before anyone can throw a Guinness at him.] |
Kavey doesn't want to WASTE the Guinnness!
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:44:06 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Digital Quixote:
Originally posted by Kavey:
Not only is that pejorative but also rather US-centric.
Not a term we use much in my part of the world... |
In your part of the world, they're called Irish.
[DQ slinks quickly away before anyone can throw a Guinness at him.] |
 |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 05:58:26 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Digital Quixote:
Originally posted by Kavey:
Not only is that pejorative but also rather US-centric.
Not a term we use much in my part of the world... |
In your part of the world, they're called Irish.
[DQ slinks quickly away before anyone can throw a Guinness at him.] |
That would be a waste of good beer. ;oP
Message edited by author 2005-05-30 17:59:04. |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:08:41 PM · #13 |
A picture of a rusting 1979 Ford 4x4 pickup with a gun rack in the back window sporting huge mud terrain tires, a roll bar rolling across across a muddy field with a trailer park in the background at sunset... a 10.
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:10:37 PM · #14 |
| "redneck" is used a lot in my neck of the woods (pun intended). But I live in Cow-town so it's to be expected. Anyway, my family lives in Newfoundland and they say "rednecks" are people who vote against a majority government...I'd never heard it used that way before. So I told 'em they were arse up ;-) |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:20:58 PM · #15 |
| My sweet wife of 20 years and I have had an ongoing 'argument' (good naturedly) for at least a decade about the meaning of redneck. She's a sweet Louisiana girl, and in her mind "redneck" is indeed a perjorative, describing rough, repulsive and ugly-acting people. I think of it as a descriptive term describing salt-of-the-earth, unsophisticated but honest and good-hearted, hard-working folks. I tell her I am a redneck at heart but she won't hear of that! What an interesting challenge it would make, and I can imagine a lot of DNMC complaints. Shame it'll never happen. |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:22:40 PM · #16 |
Well, I can say this -- if this were a topic, I would have an endless list of possibilities for subjects. Sometimes, I think I live in redneck capital of the world.
(PS -- And there is a difference between "rednecks" and "good ole' boys") |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:23:57 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by karmat:
Well, I can say this -- if this were a topic, I would have an endless list of possibilities for subjects. Sometimes, I think I live in redneck capital of the world.
(PS -- And there is a difference between "rednecks" and "good ole' boys") |
And there's a difference between "redneck", "country", and "white trash", too.
Lots of each in my family.
Sara
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:24:08 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by nova:
My sweet wife of 20 years and I have had an ongoing 'argument' (good naturedly) for at least a decade about the meaning of redneck. She's a sweet Louisiana girl, and in her mind "redneck" is indeed a perjorative, describing rough, repulsive and ugly-acting people. I think of it as a descriptive term describing salt-of-the-earth, unsophisticated but honest and good-hearted, hard-working folks. I tell her I am a redneck at heart but she won't hear of that! What an interesting challenge it would make, and I can imagine a lot of DNMC complaints. Shame it'll never happen. |
You posted while I was typing. I would agree with your wife. What you describe is what I call a "good olel' boy" |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:26:48 PM · #19 |
Nova, your view of a redneck - "salt-of-the-earth, unsophisticated but honest and good-hearted, hard-working folks" Is the type redneck I was meaning when I suggested this subject. My father-in-law is from Arkansas and is the type redneck you described so perfectly. Many of the family folk from my husband's side are. I find them to be the most down to earth, friendly folks I have ever known. My family has always been northerners, and no where near as interesting or charming.
Sure. 4x4's with gun racks and trailer parks figure in the equation, but only becasue theit life style is care-free and not obsessed with money. They are not in any hurry to rush about...just relax and enjoy life as it comes. I love rednecks.
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:34:23 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by karmat:
Well, I can say this -- if this were a topic, I would have an endless list of possibilities for subjects. Sometimes, I think I live in redneck capital of the world.
(PS -- And there is a difference between "rednecks" and "good ole' boys") |
If your entire family has Matching Carhartt Overhall's---- You might be a Redneck!
Sorry Karma, I couldn't resist, :) |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:42:34 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by karmat:
I would agree with your wife. |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
Nova, your view of a redneck - "salt-of-the-earth, unsophisticated but honest and good-hearted, hard-working folks" Is the type redneck I was meaning when I suggested this subject.... I love rednecks. |
This sums up the dispute in a nutshell!
And for anyone who may not be familiar with Jeff Foxworthy and his "You might be a redneck" humor, here are three of his more familiar jokes:
If you go to a family reunion to meet women....
If you read a sign that says, "Say no to crack" and it reminds you to pull up your pants...
If you mow your lawn and find a car....
THEN YOU MIGHT JUST BE A REDNECK!
I'm with you ShutterPug, I love rednecks too :o)
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:44:30 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by karmat:
Well, I can say this -- if this were a topic, I would have an endless list of possibilities for subjects. Sometimes, I think I live in redneck capital of the world.
(PS -- And there is a difference between "rednecks" and "good ole' boys") |
...we must be neighbors... : } |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 06:53:13 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by karmat:
Sometimes, I think I live in redneck capital of the world.
|
well yeah, you do! git 'er done. ;) |
|
|
|
05/30/2005 07:02:18 PM · #24 |
If you allow your 12 year old daughter to smoke in front of her children.... you might be a REDNECK.
If you bought your last 3 wedding dresses at a yard sale... you might be a REDNECK
|
|
|
|
05/30/2005 10:49:13 PM · #25 |
(from the song "Give Back My Heart" by Lyle Lovett):
"I told her redneckness has got to be a disease
You catch it on your fingers and it just crawls right up your sleeves"!
(ha ha!)
Instead of a REDNECK challenge, what about calling it "Ordinary People", or "Working Men & Women", or as a tip of the hat to Karmat, "Good ol' Boys & Girls", or something else like that?
------------------------------------------------------
You might be a redneck if....
You got stopped by a state trooper.
He asked you if you had an I.D.
And you said, 'Bout What?'
|
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 08/12/2025 08:50:55 AM EDT.
