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3. Redneck origin.

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 09:38 PM

Jan 2

The term “redneck” started from coal miners wearing red bandanas while for fighting workers' rights.

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Redneck [View all] KathyJ Jan 2 OP

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Redneck origin. List left Jan 2 #3

Have you even seen the movie "Matewan? Laffy Kat Jan 2 #8

Oh, wow! Laffy Kat Jan 2 #10

I had no idea. Thanks! Laffy Kat Jan 3 #12

I think we might be related--Knoxville area? Timeflyer Jan 2 #6

I'm from Tennessee, originally. Laffy Kat Jan 2 #7

Trea Crowder is hilarious. rubbersole Jan 3 #16

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