Nebraska has a big rural population, and it wouldn’t be unfair to call a lot of those rural folks “rednecks.” Now, we don’t mean that in an insulting way – rednecks have, for the most part, embraced the word. It’s a point of pride for a lot of people, as well it should be. There’s something special about Nebraska rednecks – these are just a few of them.

1. They can fix anything. And if they can't fix it properly, they're masters of the duct tape jerry-rig.
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2. They have pickups, and if you promise them beer they'll probably help you move.
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3. ...And it doesn't even have to be fancy beer. Actually, it'd better not be fancy beer.
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4. In fact, they don't need anything fancy at all. Forget a nice hotel - just give them a pickup with a camper shell.
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5. They know how to have good, simple fun.
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6. Family is a priority to most rednecks. They're loyal to the ones they love.
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7. They have the coolest nicknames. This guy is probably called Bubba or Duke or Buddy.
8. They're dog people. And they treat those dogs like their best friends.
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9. They have an awesome self-deprecating sense of humor.
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10. They are incredibly hard workers. That's where the term "redneck" came from, after all.
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11. They're really, really into their sports and recreation. When they pick a favorite person or team, they're undyingly loyal.
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12. They tell it like it is. If you're doing something stupid, they aren't afraid to tell you.
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13. They'll always supply you with fresh meat.
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We love our rednecks – Nebraska wouldn’t be the same without them. What do you love about the rednecks in your life?

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