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Redneck Recycling

April 25, 2009 By Rhoda 68 Comments

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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’.

Hanes top

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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  1. FOR THE SAKE OF TIME says

    April 26, 2009 at 6:32 am

    I am laughing so loud I woke my husband. How funny – yet true even here in Missouri. We are the “Show Me” state and sometimes we see way too much. LOL. Thank you for the laugh today.

    Charla

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  2. Rona's Home Page says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:32 am

    Who knows, maybe she’s onto a new fashion trend.

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  3. Suzann @ Lavender and Roses says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:57 am

    I don’t know whether I should laugh or be grossed out. LOL.

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  4. Life with Kaishon says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Oh my goodness. This is so very funny. And terribly sad : ). I feel like that brings thriftiness to a whole new level… : )

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  5. Anonymous says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:58 am

    Don’t worry Southerners. There are plenty of people in the rest of the country that would wear that too. And yes, they too seem to “have driver’s licenses and are registered to vote.” Too funny.

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  6. Sandy says

    April 26, 2009 at 9:49 am

    well, that is something

    not my style though – hee hee

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  7. Mama Freemans' cafe' says

    April 26, 2009 at 10:04 am

    a very creative eye discovered that huhn?! One mans trash is truly one mans treasure!

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  8. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

    April 26, 2009 at 10:05 am

    Eeeeewwwww. I’m gagging just a little.

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  9. Sofia Striffler says

    April 26, 2009 at 11:26 am

    Ok Rhoda this is really funny. Yes who would think of wearing men’s undies for a summer top. To each his own as they say. Thanks for sharing and giving us a laugh

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  10. Sara F. says

    April 26, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    I live in Illinois and I wouldn’t be a bit surprised to this kind of, um…attire, show up here! Rednecks are definitely not exclusive to the South! 😉 Soooo funny in a sad and yucky kind of way!

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  11. Amy says

    April 26, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    I can’t stop laughing. I can’t believe this! I am all about REPURPOSING, and reusing, and finding new ways to look at the everyday…

    But THIS is ridiculous!! LOL!!

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  12. Beverly says

    April 26, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    And, I thought I had seen it all. Too funny!!!

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  13. julie & joe says

    April 26, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    That is too funny! I lived in Arkansas for quite a while and I think that is more of an Arkansas thing (or extreme southwest Missouri, some of the places I work in this would not shock me to see).

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  14. Paige says

    April 26, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    I got that e-mail a few weeks ago and laughed so hard! What a fitting picture to include in your post since in the great state of Alabama, and in the great town of Talladega, it is race weekend! That would be a perfect tip for those attending the race this weekend looking to get a little sunshine!

    Have a great week!

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  15. Michelle@Fromhousetohome says

    April 26, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    Oh my goodness, that is TOO funny!!!
    ~Michelle

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  16. Brenda says

    April 26, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    Believe me, I know. I live in Texas. Was born in Arkansas. Grew up in Oklahoma. I know.
    Brenda

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  17. Julie H. Schaal says

    April 26, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Funniest thing. Ever.

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  18. Rose says

    April 26, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Oh my gosh! Yes I am also a southern lady but I NEVER could or would wear something like this! I was howling in laughter. I laughed sooo hard at all the comments to!!!! Especially the green ones! hee hee
    Rhoda you are a hoot!!!!

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  19. Mermaids of the Lake says

    April 26, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    Oh, my! That was hillarious!

    Mermaid Debbie

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  20. amybluestar says

    April 26, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    OMG. I’m only guessing what it looks like in the front. Terrifying!

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