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This one is for you, Stefanie.

You see, a few weeks ago, we had our Peaches to Beaches yard sale, and

I posted this photo of a sign that was next to me in a restaurant.

My sweet friend Stefanie, lives in Germany, and she doesn't know what a

"Redneck" is. So she didn't understand that photo.

So this post is especially for you, Stefanie.

I'd like to introduce you to...

The Redneck.

Redneck
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Redneck refers to a person who is stereotypically Caucasian (i.e. white) and is of lower socio-economic status in the United States and Canada. Originally limited to the Appalachians, and later the South, this term has become widely used throughout North America, and to a lesser extent, Australia.

In colonial times, rednecks and crackers were characterized as lacking in education and refinement.

Take, for instance, the Hatfields and the McCoys.

Fiercely independent, and sometimes belligerent, people characterized as rednecks occasionally engaged in blood feuds such as the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud in West Virginia and Kentucky.

Now that is the stuff of redneck legend.

The disruptions of the Civil War (1861-65) and Reconstruction added to the burdens of a society in which planters had not invested in public infrastructure or education in the antebellum years.

Destitute white Americans were labeled "poor white trash", “cracker,” "clay eater," "linthead," "peckerwood," "buckra" and especially redneck.

Southern comedian Jeff Foxworthy defines "redneck" as

"a glorious lack of sophistication,"

stating "that we are all guilty of [it] at one time or another."

With that in mind, allow me to introduce you to

the redneck palm pilot...

the redneck powerball winner,


the redneck pet carrier,




the redneck doorbell,



the redneck bar-b-que,

the redneck doghouse,


the redneck mailbox,



the redneck bass boat,



and the redneck yacht.



Oh yeah, we're gettin' to the good part now.

THE REDNECK OLYMPICS.

This handsome fellow is known as "freight train"...
he is the official mascot of the redneck olympics.



The Redneck Olympics is held in Dublin, Ga.
About 20 miles from my home.

This is the official torch.

The games were started by general manager for a local radio station, Mac Davis in response to a comment made by the media; that when the 1996 Olympic Games went to Atlanta,

"it would be held by a group of rednecks."

Taking offense to this, Mac Davis and some locals set up the annual Redneck Games to reinforce the stereotype the media held.

Some events that are held during the Redneck Games include:

The cigarette flip,

Bobbing for pig's feet,

Watermelon Seed spitting,

Toilet seat toss,

Mud pit belly flop ,

Big-hair contest ,

Wet T-shirt contest,

Armpit serenade ,

(which may cause some to get into a very romantic mood, and lead to some hot and sexy slow dances)

Score that one Bruno!

but wait...

there's more!

Lawnmower races...

Bug zapping by spitball ,

Dumpster diving ,

and even Hubcap hurling !

For each of the events, a trophy is awarded; a half crushed, empty mounted beer can.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY !!

It's the Redneck Mardi Gras!

Tasty treats!

This event is held every July.

Now doesn't this look like fun?

Don't you just wish you could be like this girl?

Stick that beer under your arm pit,

grab your buck knife, stick it in your bikini,

and you are ready to...

PAR-TAY !!!

If you were here, you might get to meet the winner of the

bobbing for pigsfeet contest!

What began as a spoof in 1996 has grown to be an international attraction that draws thousands of proud rednecks and their admirers.

Seriously... international.

This event has been in the news worldwide.

And these 2 brought the redneck olympics into the spotlight when they decided to get married at the annual festival. Read all about it here.

Check out the bouquet.

This glorious event was televised on CMT.

Country Music Television.

I imagine their wedding cake looked something like this...

Well Stefanie, now you know what a redneck is.

Anyone want to go this year?

If so, just let me know...

it could be fun.

Just don't forget your nose plugs.