Since I grew up in Georgia and live in Alabama, I guess I can make fun of the South a bit. I know Southerners are constantly stereotyped as country bumpkins, tasteless, redneck, and just plain uncouth, which is completely untrue. But, looking at this pic, I’d have to say we resemble that remark occasionally. My friend Judy, from Atlanta sent this to me recently and it is supposedly an actual picture taken in the Birmingham metro area (I won’t name the actual city), shopping at a flea market outside a Walmart.
Look very closely at the pic and then you’ll get it…..the caption that came with the email was so good, that I’m passing that on too. I didn’t write it, but I’m sharin’.
Now I ask you….
Who stands and looks at a pair of men’s briefs and says hummmm …I can make me a nice summer top from these!!
On the other hand … $6 for a three pack is a good price!! But what if they weren’t bought new? That’s redneck recycling at its best. Don’t throw out yer feller’s drawers when the skidmarks don’t wash out no more. Just cut the crotch out and wear ’em.
How very Green!
I just had to share this one. If someone here locally knows this girl, I don’t think I want to know that. 🙂
Monday, I’m going to start a Today’s Thrifty Treasures party and every Monday we can share our yardsale/thrifty finds from the weekend (for a few Mondays anyway). So, come back on Monday and we’ll get that started. See if you have something you can share with us and add it to Mr. Linky!
The giveaway from Engraved Euniques in the post below will end Sunday night and the winner will be announced Monday a.m. There’s still time to sign up!
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OMG! Now I live in GA, but I’ve never seen anything like that. Ha! I know we’re in a recession, but I didn’t know that people were that deperate for clothes to wear. Maybe someone should tell her that there is a Goodwill somewhere in her area that probably could sell her perfectly good tops for cheap and they wouldn’t attract the stares that this one does!
I’ve seen it all now! LOL
She is actually pretty smart. Don’t think using the briefs like that would ever have occurred to me.
🙂 Diane
Thank you for sharing. I think.
That’s just wrong!! LOL
That’s extreme green!
Oh that is too funny and too green for me. Thanks for giving us a laugh. That could have been in Arkansas, ha ha ha.
Pam
just pe’ed in my pants…..
OMG… that is a hoot!
Oh man, that is hilarious!! And oh-so-nasty!
Oh that is a riot!!!! How funny, I too will need to share this with my husband! 🙂
Rhoda, I laughed when you said how people tend to stereotype southerners…my stereotype is just the opposite of what you described…having never been to the south, and having a fascination with it, I picture southern women as very hospitable, polite to a tee, classy, warm, and welcoming. I picture southerners living in beautiful plantation homes, and sipping sweet tea on big wrap around porches, with lush hundred year old trees around their homes… I can’t wait to one day come to the south and see for myself!
BTW, I think you are that classy elegant southerner I described! Love your blog, love you! 🙂
Thankfully I’ve never seen anything like that in person, I sure wouldn’t want too. Hopefully it won’t catch on!
This is dire indeed- this lady most likely has a driver’s license and is a registered voter!
That is TOO funny! I love it! Nope, even in the South, I never evah would’ve thought about underwear as a tank top. Thank you so much for the laugh!
That’s hilarious. Thanks for the good laugh. Love it!!!
haha! I have to share this with my southern friends.
No garage sales for me. We just moved back to the US for the summer, and I’m already concerned that I won’t have enough space in my suitcase for everything. So good luck to everyone on the treasure hunts!
Katie
That is too funny! The next thing you know, a man will recycle a bra to hold up his ….. oh wait…. I’m not going there! Thanks for the laugh!
Oh my my my, toooo funny!! And isn't it funny that all redneckedness (lol) usually occurs near (1)a flea market and (2)in or around Wal-Mart!!! LOL!! I honestly saw a purse one time made out of those!!! at a FLEAMARKET!! (We southerners can make fun of ourselves don't ya know?) LOL Thanks for the great post, happy day!
♥ Teresa
Well, I am impressed! To see the possibilities and to use a blue pair instead of the “whitey titeys” shows some great creativity on the part of this redneck mama!
He probably lives right here in NC near me! I love being a Southern girl….but there are a few drawbacks!!