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6. It definitely would require quite an effort to properly analyze the two stereotypes that were

Wed May 28, 2014, 02:32 AM

May 2014

mentioned, and that would be way too much work for a casual conversation on the internet much less a serious one. So, please don't knock yourself out on my account, but if you enjoy the idea of a deeper analysis of those terms, I would be interested in reading what you have to say.

Originally, I was just surprised by the mention and association of being barefoot with being a "hillbilly". I had never thought of that in those terms - especially with my experiences in Hawaii. It was just fine to go running around without shoes. (Only one has to watch out for badly maintained docks - splinters are not enjoyable.) Nevertheless, it was nice to think back on those days!

It does seem like the article that you linked to in the OP has a valid point to make and that people should consider it. Thank you for bringing it up and for the additional linked information. I will take a look at it.

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Are "Hillbilly" & "Redneck" Nation's Last Acceptable Stereotypes? [View all] theHandpuppet May 2014 OP

Well, at least the only people that TV can make fun of w/o screams of PC Hestia May 2014 #1

One could equally well be labeled as being from Hawaii - being barefoot there was xocet May 2014 #2

"Hawaiian" isn't used as a common pejorative theHandpuppet May 2014 #3

That was not my point. It seemed odd to me to choose one's being barefoot as an indicator of xocet May 2014 #4

Ah, okay, I see what you were getting at theHandpuppet May 2014 #5

It definitely would require quite an effort to properly analyze the two stereotypes that were xocet May 2014 #6

It's the barefoot thing that pricks a particular nerve theHandpuppet May 2014 #7

A matter of shoes theHandpuppet May 2014 #8

That is very interesting. xocet Jun 2014 #10

Thank you for sharing that anecdote. xocet Jun 2014 #9

From Hawai'i to western Iowa theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #11

It was quite the change, but being really young allows one to adapt easily. xocet Jun 2014 #12

FYI: Here is a current example of exactly the usage that you noted: xocet Jun 2014 #13

Growing up in Florida, I and most of the neighbor kids went barefoot... Eleanors38 Jun 2014 #14