Corn-fed
Encyclopedia
"Corn-fed" may refer to:
- Corn-fed beef, beef from cattle that is raised on cornMaizeMaize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
(maize) rather than pasture. - As a pejorativePejorativePejoratives , including name slurs, are words or grammatical forms that connote negativity and express contempt or distaste. A term can be regarded as pejorative in some social groups but not in others, e.g., hacker is a term used for computer criminals as well as quick and clever computer experts...
:- said of a woman, corn-fed means one who is strong and healthy, but lacks sophistication, typically an overweight girl or woman from the Midwestern United StatesMidwestern United StatesThe Midwestern United States is one of the four U.S. geographic regions defined by the United States Census Bureau, providing an official definition of the American Midwest....
. - said of a man, corn-fed means one who is large and often muscular, but lacking in intelligence, refinement or sophistication. The comparison is to cattle or beasts of burden.
- said of ConfederateConfederate States of AmericaThe Confederate States of America was a government set up from 1861 to 1865 by 11 Southern slave states of the United States of America that had declared their secession from the U.S...
Soldiers during the American Civil WarAmerican Civil WarThe American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
, referring to their diet and poverty when compared to the Union Soldiers.
- said of a woman, corn-fed means one who is strong and healthy, but lacks sophistication, typically an overweight girl or woman from the Midwestern United States
- Corn Fed, an underground comixUnderground comixUnderground comix are small press or self-published comic books which are often socially relevant or satirical in nature. They differ from mainstream comics in depicting content forbidden to mainstream publications by the Comics Code Authority, including explicit drug use, sexuality and violence...
by Kim DeitchKim Deitch-Sources:* at Lambiek's Comiclopedia-External links:* Ford, Jeffrey. *Heller, Steven. **...
. - "Cornfed", an android character from the Livewires comic book limited series.
- "Cornfed", a pig from the DuckmanDuckmanDuckman: Private Dick/Family Man is an American animated sitcom that aired from 1994–1997, created by Everett Peck and developed by Peck. The sitcom is based on characters created by Peck in his Dark Horse comic...
animated sitcom. - Corn FedCorn FedCorn Fed is the title of an album released in 2006 by American country music artist Shannon Brown. Although she had recorded two major-label albums previously, Corn Fed was the only one to be physically released...
, a 2006 album by Shannon Brown. - "Cornfed", A country/Americana fanzine that was published during the 1990s.
- "Cornfed", nickname for Abbi La Nay Noah, a contestant on the VH1 show Real Chance of Love
- "Cornfed", the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ultimate Frisbee team.
- Cornfed (film), a 1924 silent filmSilent filmA silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
directed by Gilbert PrattGilbert PrattGilbert Pratt was an American film director, actor and writer. He directed 87 films between 1917 and 1936.He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and died in Los Angeles, California.-Selected filmography:...
and starring Jack DuffyJack DuffyJack Duffy was a Canadian singer, comedian and actor.-Biography:Born in Montreal, Duffy grew up in Toronto, dropping out of Central Technical School to become a singer...
, George B. FrenchGeorge B. FrenchGeorge B. French was an American film actor. He appeared in 92 films between 1915 and 1943.He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa and died in Hollywood, California from a heart attack.-Selected filmography:...
, and Lincoln PlumerLincoln PlumerLincoln Plumer was an American silent film actor. He married fellow actor Rose Plumer. Lincoln Plumer died of heart disease in 1928.-External links:...