[Proud_texan]

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

Sheesh. Context people, context.

[RummyChick]

some great tweets in response

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

[pbmaltzman]

My mother used to describe herself as a Florida cracker.

[School of Rational Thought]

Context exactly.

An example would be how University Michigan people refer to Michigan State University calling them “Sparty”.

While Sparty is the name of the mascot and not the teams (Spartans), UM people use Sparty as a derisive term. The radio guy that started it, a big UM fan, used to add “cute and adorable” to make sure the meaning was clear.

And while some Spartan fans try to downplay its use by using it themselves, it is very clear how UM people and people at ESPN use it.

I believe this is so with Jeanteal.

[pbmaltzman]

My mother used to describe herself as a Florida cracker.