‘Cracker’ Means Something Entirely Different In Florida: A Source Of ‘Pride’

mediaite ^ | 6/27 | tommy christopher

[Diogenesis]

An ‘honor slur’.

[Kozak]

And nigger is a word of pride among blacks so I guess we can take that one off the shelf again right?

[Olog-hai]

Love how they cite Wikipedia as authoritative. Should we really go back into the article’s edit history for that one?

[Proud_texan]

I'm absolutely sure that it was being used as a complement.

Sheesh. Context people, context.

[Hodar]

You beat me to it.

Given the frequency the “Rap Artist” will throw “Nigger” out, and how black people will refer to each other - why, it’s actually a term of ENDEARMENT.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

So if I said that the N-word means something entirely different to me and is a source of pride, does that mean I get to use it?

[skeeter]

On another thread...

To: Old Yeller

Today there will be an avalanche of articles from leftist journalists telling whites why they shouldn’t consider ‘cracker’ offensive and accusing anyone who does of racism.

5 posted on June 28, 2013 5:58:54 AM PDT by skeeter

[livius]

Well, living in Florida, I can say that’s true, but she sure didn’t mean it as a compliment. When a black person calls somebody a cracker here in Florida, they’re not referring to cowboys.

[C. Edmund Wright]

Heck, I thought Zimmerman was a beaner anyway, and not even a crackah.

[SoFloFreeper]

Just like the N word is used constantly in her culture as a source of pride, right? and referring to women as hoes and b*tches...so free game, folks, just call ‘em what they call themselves.

Paula Deen was referring to ‘em honorably.

And unborn babies in the womb are mere tissue.

[RummyChick]

some great tweets in response

http://twitchy.com/2013/06/27/tommy-christopher-cracker-is-a-compliment-you-guys/

[seeker41]

Yep, I reside in central Floriduh and the term “cracker” is used here to identify a native Floridian. Evolved from the ranchers who used whips to corral their livestock. It was their expertise using a whip that made the cracking sound. Many farmers I know descipe themselves as “crackers” and proudly I might add.

[FreedomStar3028]

lmfao, is this guy kidding?

CONTEXT MEANS EVERYTHING!!!!

I’m sure when young Obama’s scumspawn numero 3 said creepy ass cracker, he meant, proud white man gonna whip me.

Well you got whipped buddy, and it’s your own damned fault. I’m sure the pistol made a nice “cracking” sound.

Maybe this definition is TRUE!!!!

Zimmerman - PROUD WHITE/LATINO MAN CRACKING THE WHIP ON THE GATOR TRAYVON WHO WAS OUT TO ROB INNOCENT PEOPLE AND BASH HEADS ON CONCRETE.

Zimmerman THE CRACKER!!!!

[skeeter]

So if I said that the N-word means something entirely different to me and is a source of pride, does that mean I get to use it?

Only if you don't have a home cooking show to lose.

I swear the whole country has jumped its axis.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

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[dfwgator]

"Mmmmmm mmmmm...Goooood cracker."

[expat1000]

Oh yeah, the non-pejorative, even complimentary meaning goes right along with the preceding “creepy-ass”. So her meaning was something like “creepy-ass upstanding Florida gentleman”. Makes perfect sense. /sarc

[SamKeck]

Does Paula Deen know about this?

[Izzy Dunne]

So... Mr. Martin was just honoring Mr. Zimmerman's heritage.

Yeah, right.

Seems to me like if the blacks can claim the N-word is OK within the club, but a racial pejorative if used by someone outside, they ought to understand that it works the other way, too.