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    Is the word "Redneck" an offensive term?

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    Post by Jason B. Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:40 pm

    I forgot where, but one time I was at another board and the term "Redneck" was used, and somebody made a big stick about how it was an insult to white people and how that word shouldn't be used any more than the n-word. I totally disagreed because the former doesn't have the same legacy of brutality and oppression that the latter has. Just seemed like some anal retentive insecure person wanting to turn tables.

    But what do you think anyway, is the word "Redneck" one that is offensive to use?
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    Post by Cheaps Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:42 pm

    Jason B. wrote:I forgot where, but one time I was at another board and the term "Redneck" was used, and somebody made a big stick about how it was an insult to white people and how that word shouldn't be used any more than the n-word. I totally disagreed because the former doesn't have the same legacy of brutality and oppression that the latter has. Just seemed like some anal retentive insecure person wanting to turn tables.

    But what do you think anyway, is the word "Redneck" one that is offensive to use?

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    Post by Supernova Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:45 pm

    No it isn't, Jeff Foxworthy capitalized on it and it's a high compliment to some of the middle class blue collar people:

    If you dog AND wallet are both on a chain ( hi there! )

    If you've ever mown the lawn and found a car

    If your mother can tell the state trooper to kiss her ass without taking the Malboro out of her mouth

    If you work without a shirt on and so does your husband,

    If you wear a strapless dress with a bra that isn't,

    If you've ever looked at a can of frozen orange juice for an hour because it said 'concentrate'

    If you think NSYNC is where your dirty dishes are,


    and the list just goes on and on.
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    Post by Nystyle709 Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:56 pm

    Jason B. wrote:I forgot where, but one time I was at another board and the term "Redneck" was used, and somebody made a big stick about how it was an insult to white people and how that word shouldn't be used any more than the n-word. I totally disagreed because the former doesn't have the same legacy of brutality and oppression that the latter has. Just seemed like some anal retentive insecure person wanting to turn tables.

    But what do you think anyway, is the word "Redneck" one that is offensive to use?

    I agree with you. I've seen white people laugh when being called a redneck. And it can be quite a literal term too.
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    Post by captainbryce Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:57 pm

    No. Nuff said!
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    Post by Alan Smithee Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:15 pm

    I don't know about it being a compliment but if Jeff Foxworthy can make a fortune using it, what's the big fucking deal?
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    Post by Hyacinth Girl Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:15 am

    There will always be someone who will be offended by something, in life.

    But hey--don't forget the ever-popular "REDNECK FIRE ALARM" ! big grin

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    Post by RedBedroom Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:52 pm

    Hyacinth Girl wrote:There will always be someone who will be offended by something, in life.

    But hey--don't forget the ever-popular "REDNECK FIRE ALARM" ! big grin

    Is the word "Redneck" an offensive term? Redneckfirealam


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    Post by Marc™ Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:30 am

    My guess is that it's only offensive to rednecks who wish they weren't....
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    Post by Nystyle709 Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:51 am

    Marc™ wrote:My guess is that it's only offensive to rednecks who wish they weren't....

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