The word "hillbilly"

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by FAX

I expect a few more as draft day approaches, Mr. DaneMcCloud.

Plus, Mr. DaneMcCloud Is A Dick Day isn't until June.

FAX

Sweet

[RJ]

Originally Posted by FAX

I expect a few more as draft day approaches, Mr. DaneMcCloud.

Plus, Mr. DaneMcCloud Is A Dick Day isn't until June.

FAX

This year I'm going to remember to get him a card. And maybe a little gift, something nice but not too expensive.

[FAX]

Originally Posted by RJ

This year I'm going to remember to get him a card. And maybe a little gift, something nice but not too expensive.

He's difficult to shop for, though.

I mean, what do you give a dick that has everything?

FAX

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by FAX

He's difficult to shop for, though.

I mean, what do you give a dick that has everything?

FAX

A raincoat.

[RJ]

Originally Posted by FAX

He's difficult to shop for, though.

I mean, what do you give a dick that has everything?

FAX

According to what I've heard, he could use an Arrogance Meter. I saw Billy Mays advertising one for $19.95 plus S&H, and he was throwing in some carpet cleaner stuff.

I'm just worried that he might not ever use it.

[RJ]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Question:

Is this the yearly "DaneMcCloud is a dick" thread starter or will there be more to follow since it's only February?

Is that a rhetorical question?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by RJ

Is that a rhetorical question?

Apparently

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Question:

Is this the yearly "DaneMcCloud is a dick" thread starter or will there be more to follow since it's only February?

No. We had a lottery while you weren't around. Skip won it. He's starting that thread next month.

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Question:

Is this the yearly "DaneMcCloud is a dick" thread starter or will there be more to follow since it's only February?

I thought those were monthly.

[Jawshco]

I don't see Hillbilly as being a racial slur at all. It doesn't have anything to do with race. It's more of a cultural thing. If you live in the South Eastern "hills" of the United States in a community of naturalist, city-shunning people- then I'm pretty sure you've embraced being a Hillbilly. It's a culture of music, stories, and hardwork that doesn't necesarilly carry any negative connotations.

I suppose you couldn't say the same for Baldnobbers, but I grew up in the Ozarks and never gave the term 'Hillbilly' a second thought until I moved to California and had some people looking a bit shocked when I said it. But I said it kindly. I've always enjoyed Branson with it's Call of the Hills, Silver Dollar City, and whatnot. I suppose it's all about the intent behind why you're saying it that could make the difference.

Off topic: Being overly PC is just annoying to me. I'm white, but I'm okay with White men Can't Jump...dance, etc. Because, it's sometimes true and funny.

[Sam Hall]

Originally Posted by Jawshco

I don't see Hillbilly as being a racial slur at all. It doesn't have anything to do with race. It's more of a cultural thing. If you live in the South Eastern "hills" of the United States in a community of naturalist, city-shunning people- then I'm pretty sure you've embraced being a Hillbilly. It's a culture of music, stories, and hardwork that doesn't necesarilly carry any negative connotations.

I suppose you couldn't say the same for Baldnobbers, but I grew up in the Ozarks and never gave the term 'Hillbilly' a second thought until I moved to California and had some people looking a bit shocked when I said it. But I said it kindly. I've always enjoyed Branson with it's Call of the Hills, Silver Dollar City, and whatnot. I suppose it's all about the intent behind why you're saying it that could make the difference.

Off topic: Being overly PC is just annoying to me. I'm white, but I'm okay with White men Can't Jump...dance, etc. Because, it's sometimes true and funny.

Being in the majority group makes it easier to deflect.

[Jawshco]

Originally Posted by Sam Hall

Being in the majority group makes it easier to deflect.

That won't last long though. Hispanics already outnumber whites in Fresno and many other places in California. Besides, I don't think this is a numbers thing anymore. And...as Ricky Gervais said, "it's funny because it's racist."

[88TG88]

i'm lost

[kstater]

Originally Posted by 88TG88

i'm lost

It's free-for-all Monday.

[Stinger]

Originally Posted by 88TG88

i'm lost

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