Throttle_Jockey Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Coon@$$, or Coon-@$$, is an epithet used in reference to a person of Cajun ethnicity. Although many Cajuns use the word in regard to themselves, other Cajuns view the term as an ethnic slur against the Cajun people, especially when used by non-Cajuns. Socioeconomic factors appear to influence how Cajuns are likely to view the term: working-class Cajuns tend to regard the word "coonass" as a badge of ethnic pride; whereas middle- and upper-class Cajuns are more likely to regard the term as insulting or degrading, even when used by fellow Cajuns in reference to themselves.[1] (In Sociolinguistics, this type of behavior is termed covert prestige.) Despite an effort by Cajun activists to stamp out the term, it can be found on T-shirts, hats, and bumper stickers throughout Acadiana, the 22-parish Cajun homeland in south Louisiana. I apologize to whom ever was offended by my sig.It was in no way,shape,or form intended to be racist! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 You know the funny thing about that... I have NEVER heard anyone use that term, save a few instances on the intraweb. I had no idea what it ment, at all. :nuts: And to me, 'cajun' is a type of tater-tot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I call my dog (who is a coon hound) a "coonass" occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I thought it meant something completely different..... Well close, but not Cajun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Are you serious? Did someone actually complain about your sig? That is just rediculous. :shake: If someone is Offended by a sig than they can turn them off. They can go to "User Control panel", then to "board pref", then to "edit display options" and they can turn them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle_Jockey Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Are you serious? Did someone actually complain about your sig? That is just rediculous. :shake: If someone is Offended by a sig than they can turn them off. They can go to "User Control panel", then to "board pref", then to "edit display options" and they can turn them off. I'm not sure if thats an option or not but I tried to reword Coon@$$ with the most politicly correct response that I could. So I had to post the defintion to show that there was nothing hateful about my previous sig. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Are you serious? Did someone actually complain about your sig? That is just rediculous. :shake: If someone is Offended by a sig than they can turn them off. They can go to "User Control panel", then to "board pref", then to "edit display options" and they can turn them off. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerinmaine Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 If someone is Offended by a sig than they can turn them off. They can go to "User Control panel", then to "board pref", then to "edit display options" and they can turn them off. But that would be un-American. :smart: We're all about moral outrage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle_Jockey Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 If someone is Offended by a sig than they can turn them off. They can go to "User Control panel", then to "board pref", then to "edit display options" and they can turn them off. But that would be un-American. :smart: assumptions can also be unamerican ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I didn't know your sig could be taken offensively. when my sig said "the more I deal with women, the more I realize that all I want with them is procreation, the rest they can keep to themselves" or something along those lines, I had a few complaints. my simple answer, shut the freak up and keep your democratic emotionally challenged opinions to yourselves. (this was directed to them, not you). simple fact is, I will do what I want, when I want, and if someone has a problem with that, they can keep it to themselves. edit: and THAT is what being an American is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle_Jockey Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I didn't know your sig could be taken offensively. when my sig said "the more I deal with women, the more I realize that all I want with them is procreation, the rest they can keep to themselves" or something along those lines, I had a few complaints. my simple answer, shut the freak up and keep your democratic emotionally challenged opinions to yourselves. (this was directed to them, not you). simple fact is, I will do what I want, when I want, and if someone has a problem with that, they can keep it to themselves. edit: and THAT is what being an American is all about. Yeah I laughed my arse off the first time I read your sig but I just noticed that you had removed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Someone pointed out to me that "coon" is, shall we say, an "unflattering" reference to african-americans. Neither it, nor coon-@$$ are terms used in my neck of the woods (I had to google them), but if it's up there with the N-word in other parts of the country, then I felt it was worth sending a PM to let Throttle_Jockey know that someone could horribly mis-construe his words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Throttle_Jockey is not a Racist :cheers: "Coon" has a different meaning in my parts :hmm: . I will be the first to admit I took it the wrong way, but I would have pm'd you if I had a problem with it. I just figure you had the right to look the fool. I apologize for the assumption - I am the A$$ in assume. - Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle_Jockey Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Throttle_Jockey is not a Racist :cheers: "Coon" has a different meaning in my parts :hmm: . I will be the first to admit I took it the wrong way, but I would have pm'd you if I had a problem with it. I just figure you had the right to look the fool. I apologize for the assumption - I am the A$$ in assume. - Rich I am by far the person that wants to offend anyone.The reason I posted the definition was so everybody knew it wasn't intended in any offensive manner,but I'm sure anyone that is from here or has visited here will know that it is slightly different from the rest of the country.Hopfully there's no hard feeling's about this :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 "Coons? Well my Momma always just sweep em off the back porch with a broom." [/thread] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepcom23 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 ^^^ "Well why they wanna go here with us?" Lol. I love that movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 "Coons? Well my Momma always just sweep em off the back porch with a broom." [/thread] just bought gump on dvd. great movie, heard the term "coon" in it. ah, good times. i actually got choked up at the end of the movie. wierd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 "Coons? Well my Momma always just sweep em off the back porch with a broom." [/thread] just bought gump on dvd. great movie, heard the term "coon" in it. ah, good times. i actually got choked up at the end of the movie. wierd. Thats cause your a ghey swimmer who don't help others........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 When I saw Coon@$$, i figured something along the lines of sothern origin, as in you have redneck design, coon@$$ design, and other home-made remedies to problems or modifications. As par to your sig, I found it comedic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 "Coons? Well my Momma always just sweep em off the back porch with a broom." [/thread] just bought gump on dvd. great movie, heard the term "coon" in it. ah, good times. i actually got choked up at the end of the movie. wierd. Thats cause your a ghey swimmer who don't help others........ :rotfl2: :rotf: I'm very happy with poon-tang thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 "Coons? Well my Momma always just sweep em off the back porch with a broom." [/thread] just bought gump on dvd. great movie, heard the term "coon" in it. ah, good times. i actually got choked up at the end of the movie. wierd. Thats cause your a ghey swimmer who don't help others........ :rotfl2: :rotf: I'm very happy with poon-tang thanks. You can't say poon-tang here,,, its not PC... :teehee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEThomas Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I know what the trem coon had been used for around here :nuts: but just figured it met something different in another part of the county so it did not bother me. Know it may not be the most PC statment in other parts of the county :doh: but also know that american natives take great offence to the "miss use" of of american native names as used in schools, ball teams, mascots and JEEPS :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 It's just another one of those things that depends on where you are from in this the "United States of the Offended" that we live in now. :shake: Redneck is another term that a lot of people seem to be offended by, but in my learning, it is a name to be proud of :thumbsup: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 It's just another one of those things that depends on where you are from in this the "United States of the Offended" that we live in now. :shake: Redneck is another term that a lot of people seem to be offended by, but in my learning, it is a name to be proud of :thumbsup: . Hillbilly is a nutter won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle_Jockey Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 "Coons? Well my Momma always just sweep em off the back porch with a broom." [/thread] just bought gump on dvd. great movie, heard the term "coon" in it. ah, good times. i actually got choked up at the end of the movie. wierd. Thats cause your a ghey swimmer who don't help others........ JT thats just wrong you shouldnt pick on the ghey for not helping others thats how he got rep by fixing somone elses VW J/K jeepco! :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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