Originally Posted by graciegirl

When I see the term "redneck" my hackles go up because the word is frequently used to describe farmers and people who grew up rather poor in the Midwest or South.

Is there a derogatory term for people who are unkind who grew up in a crowded city? I think I might start using it. I like more rural folks than I do forever city dwellers. A little cow**** on your shoes usually makes you honest and humble and mostly hard working.