Rednecks...the Real Truth

A redneck is usually thought of as a white, workingthey do have. They work hard for their money, many
class US southerner. However, rednecks can now bein lower paying jobs. But they enjoy it a great deal, too.
found throughout all areas of the country. There isThey know how to treat their mates and are typically
even some interest in the culture in countries overseas.attracted to partners who do the same.
It most likely started as a reference to the sun-burnedThe term redneck denotes someone with good
necks of those who work in the fields all day. In somecommon sense, and a talent for building and fixing
parts of the country, they are called hillbillies, hicks,stuff. Many tend to accumulate a lot of junk, much of it
bumpkins, or just plain country folks. Rednecks arestored on the front lawn. Often, there will be an old
traditional Americans, who work hard to support theirautomobile parked under a big tree, with a red neck
families. They are always ready to help by"shade tree mechanic" trying to get it to run. A lot of
volunteering as Sunday school teachers, youth leaders,that junk will be put to good use to build new things
firemen and anything else their community requires.that, although not very pretty, do manage to get the
The recent popularity of major acts like Jeffjob done.
Foxworthy, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour andRednecks have a love of God, their country and state,
Gretchen Wilson have created a new interest in theand are strong supporters of the armed forces. Most
red neck lifestyle and it seems to be continuing tobelieve there is more to life than money, caring more
grow. A search of the term "redneck" on Googleabout friends and family. Many are single parents. In
returns over 17 million results.romantic pursuits, rednecks require that their mate be
More and more people are finding that they relate to adown to earth, always faithful and not afraid to get
more simple way of life. Many start with searchingtheir hands dirty.
websites looking for jokes and funny pictures only toThe redneck stereotype is one of an uneducated,
find there is more to be found there than just a laughsimple minded person who delights in consuming huge
and they might want to participate in the lifestyle. Thisquantities of cheap American beer like Pabst Blue
is further proof that you don't have to be born a hillbillyRibbon, lives in a trailer park and dates within their
redneck to become one.family. This has, of course, made them the brunt of
Although the culture probably originated in the south,many jokes.
you don't have to be from the south to be a redneckBut, what used to be a derogatory term has now
or even hillbilly white trash. It really is a state of mind.become a lifestyle that espouses the simpler things,
They have their own take on life and are mostly laidwholesome values, and true enjoyment of life, family
back and care free. There is a great love of outdoorand friends. . What started as a term to describe
activities such as hunting, fishing and camping. Offarmers, construction workers, oil drillers, and such who
course, NASCAR garners a lot of interest. It has beenwould work all day in the sun causing the backs of
called the Redneck's national sport. They own truckstheir necks to get sunburned, (red neck), has gone
for more reasons than for playing in the mud, althoughthrough somewhat of a transformation. True, the jokes
that will always be a big attraction.are still around, but behind the laughter are a lot of
Rednecks will protect their home and family and thankdecent hard working folks who, like the rest of us, are
God for what they do have even if it is not much.just trying to make a living and find happiness as they
Many homes have at least one gun. Although theygo through life.
may not have much, they will be thankful for what