Redneck Games
Encyclopedia
The Redneck Games are held in East Dublin, Georgia
annually. The games were started by General Manager for WQZY-FM "Y96"; Mac Davis in response to a comment made by the media; that when the 1996 Olympic Games
went to Atlanta, it would be held by a group of rednecks.
Taking offense to this, Mac Davis and some locals set up the annual Redneck Games to reinforce the stereotype the media held.
In 2001, Drew Scott of Wild Country 96.5 "borrowed" the games to set up a fundraising event for the Franklin County NY Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each year, these games have increased in size of the event, crowds and monies raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
In 2010, marking the 9th year of the Annual Redneck Games in Malone, NY, the entertainment is Cledus T. Judd.
For each of the events, a trophy is awarded; a half crushed, empty mounted beer can.
since 2006. Events include Mud Pit Slip & Slide, Bobbin' for Pig's Feet, Mud Pit Tug-of-War, Mud Pit Belly Flop Contest, Redneck Horseshoes, Hubcap Hurl, Mud Pit Volleyball.
(2005) = Dean Cain = Clark Kent = Superman. Planet Eccentric. Ripley Publishing. ISBN 978-1893951105
East Dublin, Georgia
East Dublin is a city in Laurens County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,484 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dublin Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:East Dublin is located at ....
annually. The games were started by General Manager for WQZY-FM "Y96"; Mac Davis in response to a comment made by the media; that when the 1996 Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
went to Atlanta, it would be held by a group of rednecks.
Taking offense to this, Mac Davis and some locals set up the annual Redneck Games to reinforce the stereotype the media held.
In 2001, Drew Scott of Wild Country 96.5 "borrowed" the games to set up a fundraising event for the Franklin County NY Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each year, these games have increased in size of the event, crowds and monies raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
In 2010, marking the 9th year of the Annual Redneck Games in Malone, NY, the entertainment is Cledus T. Judd.
Events
Some events that are held during the Redneck Games include:- The cigarette flip
- Bobbing for pig's trotters
- Seed spitting
- Toilet seat throwing
- Mud pit belly flop
- Big-hair contest
- Wet T-shirt contestWet T-shirt contestA wet T-shirt contest is an exhibitionistic beauty contest that typically features young women performing at a nightclub, bar, or resort. They have traditionally been a staple of college spring break celebrations at locations such as Daytona Beach and Cancún.Contest participants generally wear...
- Armpit serenade
- Bug zapping by spitball
- Dumpster divingDumpster divingDumpster diving is the practice of sifting through commercial or residential trash to find items that have been discarded by their owners, but that may be useful to the dumpster diver.-Etymology and alternate names:...
- Hubcap hurling
For each of the events, a trophy is awarded; a half crushed, empty mounted beer can.
Canadian version
Minto Canadian Redneck Games had taken place in Minto, OntarioMinto, Ontario
Minto is a town in midwestern Ontario, Canada, on the Maitland River in Wellington County. Minto is the eastern terminus of Highway 9. It is named for Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto; 8th Governor General of Canada....
since 2006. Events include Mud Pit Slip & Slide, Bobbin' for Pig's Feet, Mud Pit Tug-of-War, Mud Pit Belly Flop Contest, Redneck Horseshoes, Hubcap Hurl, Mud Pit Volleyball.
Sources
Ripley's Believe it or NotRipley's Believe It or Not Annual
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Annual is a hardback reference book of unusual stories and images. The books consist of hundreds of snippets and longer in-depth articles, illustrated with glossy photographs. Seven books have been produced since 2005 and they are published worldwide by Ripley Publishing...
(2005) = Dean Cain = Clark Kent = Superman. Planet Eccentric. Ripley Publishing. ISBN 978-1893951105
External links
- Summer Redneck Games Home Page with Schedule of Events
- Short Description of Redneck Games
- Redneck Games: Your Front-Row Seat - slideshow by Life magazine
- Where & When are the Redneck Games?
- Canadian Redneck Games - Town Of Minto in Harriston, Ontario
- Rednecks, unite! A rural Ontario town aims to put itself on the map by reclaiming the once-pejorative label for country folk
- Redneck Games - slideshow by The Huffington Post