I completely understand what he means. He hit the nail on the head with this. I realize that people like Jeff Foxworthy, Larry The Cable Guy, and shows like Hee-Haw have made it acceptable to some degree to poke fun at Rednecks and Hillbillies. But at the same time, they are almost making fun of themselves. Everyone has heard the jokes “Ya might be a redneck if…” coined by Mr. Foxworthy. These jokes were thought up by Rednecks, no person outside of the culture would be able to remotely come up with these catchy phrases. These shows and jokes have an underlying message saying “Yeah, we know, ya’ll think we are ignorant and uneducated, and maybe some of us are, but we love who we are, what we do, how we act and are proud of it.” I agree that there are people who buy clothes and love the stereotype they portray, and I agree that there are people that get pissed off by it. I can see both of their arguments. I think by purchasing a shirt that pokes fun at the stereotype definitely supports it. Why else would someone buy it? Although if someone had a deep hatred for the culture, I doubt they would wear a shirt making fun of it. I’m sure there are individuals that do it, but not a lot. With that said, I think that it all comes down to the individual wearing it. Everyone has there own particular reason for what they wear and watch. For instance some fly the Battle Flag for different reasons than others. I believe that the stereotype that these products, shows, and comedians make fun of is somewhat accurate, although a little exaggerated at times. I think that some people are proud of the things said. I know it’s weird to think of a culture making fun of themselves, but I honestly think it’s so in this case. I would feel comfortable purchasing such products. Although I don’t because half the time I have the actual attire they are trying to make fun of. I do feel a little uncomfortable when I see people at parties and Halloween dress up like Hillbillies and act out what they think that lifestyle is about. It can be funny sometimes but there is a line that needs to be drawn. I don’t think a lot of individuals know where that line is because nothing has been said about it. Why? Because the people that are being made fun of don’t really care about what others have to say about them. It irritates me because it reminds me of my family and our roots. I won’t say anything because I can hear my family saying to me “Sean, don’t worry about them or what they have to say. Just let them act like idiots.” That’s just how I was raised.