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We'll Hang Don Chafin From a Sour Apple Tree (lemmy.ml)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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[–] 11 points 9 months ago (6 children)

Can anyone tell me where the term Redneck comes from?

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    IIRC it refers to how rural farmers' necks are often sunburned and red.

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  • [–] -4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    yes
    But if you think it's from the red scarves worn by workers who fought for their rights you're wrong

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  • [–] 6 points 9 months ago* (1 child)

    "I can totally answer but I don't wanna, you're wrong tho"

    Damn I bet your girlfriend who goes to another school is really impressed right now

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