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حمید پیام عباسی@crazypeople.online to Memes@lemmy.ml · 4 days ago

We'll Hang Don Chafin From a Sour Apple Tree

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حمید پیام عباسی@crazypeople.online to Memes@lemmy.ml · 4 days ago
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  • Tiger666@lemmy.ca
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    3 days ago

    Can anyone tell me where the term Redneck comes from?

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

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        Try reading about the Battle of Blair Mountain. You will be surprised

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          wrong https://daily.jstor.org/redneck-a-brief-history/

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      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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        “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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          Thanks for your cringe infantile and unnecessary hostile comment.
          https://daily.jstor.org/redneck-a-brief-history/

          See you’re wrong tho.
          And I expect better from a ML

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