On Topic Discussion Are you white trash?

[otters]

I am thinking of it's use in contemporary time, in either case it would seem that ones wealth (or lack thereof) seems to play in to the situation,
in the 1800's the slaves used the term, today the wealthy see those whom they exploit as white trash, people of no value because they were born in to the "wrong" family.

If you want to leave the 19th century etymology then you also should agree that (to be) «born in to the "wrong" family» isn't the because-criterion of to-day.

But in fact a work of the first third of the 20th century is still the standard literature on this topic:
Marie JAHODA: Die Arbeitslosen von Marienthal (1932; English ed. 1971 – Marienthal: the sociography of an unemployed community – paperback by Transaction Publishers in USA, 2002)

 

[Alnitak]

Ashtrays? Jesus, who won the lottery? What do you think the empty bottles are for?

Lex

Cigarette tea.

 

[JPGhost]

Or do you know someone who is?

I much prefer the moniker "poor" white trash, as the term was first introduced by black slaves. At least that's what I read.

Do you find poor white trash to be sexy? Would you consider the Broke Straight Boys to be white trash? I know there are Blacks and Asian, etc., on Broke Straight Boys But this does not apply to them.

I define white trash as anyone who is so desperate that they are forced to or who willingly compromise their morals.

I dont see white trash is about "moral" in my mind the term close to redneck culture like Duck Dynasty/Honey Boo Boo.

Do I find them attractive? Of course some of them could be attractive but there is no way they could merge with my life ^^

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No. I'm white recyclables.

Is that mean you upgrading your life standard? ^^

 

[Cormac135]

I'm quite sure it's well documented that most of them practically automatically become prey of right wing populist politicians, and it's not merely ‹also› a TV or Movie trope… even if they don't vote, and especially when they rate themselves «unpolitical», then this is in fact very political, IMHO.

Well naturally, and I'm sure that most of the black trash are gun-carrying thugs who take the opportunity to rape white women every chance they get.

The stereotyping and racism in this thread is vile.

 

[pat grimshaw]

.. the sociography of an unemployed community ...

Marie Jahoda was NYU professor of social psychology and developed the theory of Ideal Mental Health.

She maintained that the unemployed were deprived of time structure, social contact, collective effort or purpose, social identity or status, and regular activity and that this accounted for much of the reported mental ill-health among unemployed people (Wiki).

 

[dereperez]

I like this song, does that make me white trash?

This shit is .

 

[mikemizanin729]

I like this song and I'm like a male version of Paris Hilton. All I do is work out, cardio and buy nice stuff.

Compare me to Joey Essex. Does that make me shallow white trash ...???

 

[dereperez]

I would also agree that it has nothing to do with morals necessarily. There are the very rich with no moral compass as well. It usually has to do with a multi-generational downward mobility fueled by disrespect for education, fear and loathing of government and often alcohol abuse. A perverse pride in laziness and a narrow minded, angry entitlement complex seem to also be hallmarks of the breed.

I agree that there are despicable people rich and poor, but I think the classical portrayal of "white trash" is still mostly limited to the rather poor and uneducated folk...and yes the Southern "rednecks". Jerry Springer also quickly springs into my mind...

 

[pat grimshaw]

I like this song, does that make me white trash?

This shit is .

Are you potty-mouthed trash with some fetish for faeces?

Do you bring your excrement from the toilet to the living room?

 

[otters]

Well naturally, and I'm sure that most of the black trash are gun-carrying thugs who take the opportunity to rape white women every chance they get.

The stereotyping and racism in this thread is vile.

I really have no idea why you're quoting me.
Would you please be so kind and elaborate in how far my utterances are vilely racist, and ditto stereotyping?

 

[JPGhost]

I like this song, does that make me white trash?

This shit is .

 

[mikemizanin729]

Who cares who's trash I seen idiots on YouTube call these sexy females trash.

Nilcki Minaj is a lovely woman and frankly very talented along with many other females.in Hollywood and various other areas of the world.

 

[Cormac135]

I'm quite sure it's well documented that most of them practically automatically become prey of right wing populist politicians, and it's not merely ‹also› a TV or Movie trope… even if they don't vote, and especially when they rate themselves «unpolitical», then this is in fact very political, IMHO.

I just think if this thread had been directed at poor black trash the liberal elite on this site would be screaming racism and demanding the thread be scrapped.
As it is, they can all have a kick at redneck Southern white trash and lump them all in together.

 

[mikemizanin729]

This is a good video. It's very catchy and I know a few Chelsea girls who happen to come from a rich background and want to BE like this.

 

[evanrick]

white trash in my eyes if your too stupid to be around other people or in a position of political influence, so the GOP qualifies.

 

[dereperez]

Are you potty-mouthed trash with some fetish for faeces?

Do you bring your excrement from the toilet to the living room?

Is that your definition of white trash?

 

[pat grimshaw]

Is that your definition of white trash?

I don't sing about excrement.

 

[mikemizanin729]

I just think if this thread had been directed at poor black trash the liberal elite on this site would be screaming racism and demanding the thread be scrapped.
As it is, they can all have a kick at redneck Southern white trash and lump them all in together.

Just stick him on ignore that's what I did. I got sick of his shit when he kept quoting me for no reason and sticking his big nose where it wasn't wanted.

Another boring 19th century wanna-be who finds it cool to get in with a certain crowed on here:

 

[peeonme]

If you want to leave the 19th century etymology then you also should agree that (to be) «born in to the "wrong" family» isn't the because-criterion of to-day.

But in fact a work of the first third of the 20th century is still the standard literature on this topic:
Marie JAHODA: Die Arbeitslosen von Marienthal (1932; English ed. 1971 – Marienthal: the sociography of an unemployed community – paperback by Transaction Publishers in USA, 2002)

I can tell you that in the state of Michigan in the U.S. "white trash" is a colloquialism aimed at the disadvantaged, underpaid and disenfranchised of society, I need not look to a book about it, I see huddled masses on our shores, those who society has kicked to the curb.
I have known and to my disdain still do know those who did well in life's lottery and yet feel no compassion for the less fortunate, "if they would just apply themselves" "if they weren't so lazy" and on it goes.
It is the opiate used by the upper middle and wealthy class people to ease their minds of guilt. The folks who live in 5,000 square foot home(s) have 5 cars, a vacation home and take nice expensive vacations, while they pay the white trash minimum wage.

 

[Cormac135]

Just stick him on ignore that's what I did. I got sick of his shit when he kept quoting me for no reason and sticking his big nose where it wasn't wanted.

Another boring 19th century wanna-be who finds it cool to get in with a certain crowed on here:

I have noticed.

Tbaft.