Which town truly earns the “Redneck” title?

Harley Russell, during the course of his entertaining and sometimes eccentric Mediocre Music Makers shows with wife Annabelle, will tell his audience, “Welcome to Erick, Oklahoma, the Redneck Capital of the World.”

But the Oklahoman newspaper, in a lighthearted article, reports that East Dublin, Ga., was bestowed the “redneck capital” title by the “Jeopardy” game show. Looking over this Web site and this one, that is tough evidence to refute.

The Oklahoman says:

Conclusion: The Russells have done their best to make Erick synonymous with rednecks, but East Dublin’s games edge Oklahoma out. Besides, it’s hard to argue with Alex Trebek.

Erick is not the redneck capital of the world.

Oh, well. The mistake was that the Oklahoman took Harley seriously, when Harley himself doesn’t. 🙂

3 thoughts on “Which town truly earns the “Redneck” title?

  1. Hello Ron, just to let you know we enjoy keeping -up with/ and reading your Route 66 News Website!
    Actually, it is the only Route 66 news that we are following at the time (all we have time for).
    Ron, we were also featured in Sunday`s Oklahoman on the front page (1E) of the Destinations Section. Would you believe we got a WHOLE PAGE! The title of the article was ” Tourists Still Get Kicks on Route 66″ By Aaron Crespo.
    Ron keep up the good work and if you`re out this way stop by for a visit (time permitting)
    Your friends Harley & Annabelle ” The Mediocre Music Makers”
    Erick, Ok (The Redneck Capitol of the World!)

  2. Thanks for the message, Harley & Annabelle. And hold a cold beer for me. I’ll get back out there one of these days.

  3. my name is shannon age 8 i am from ireland.My mummy and daddy visited you in june this year. I am just saying thanks for signing a card for me. I love the film cars and i am Mater’s biggest fan hes my favourite car in the film!!
    The funniest part was when you said to lighting mc queen that your name was like “termater” but without the ter! i laughed my socks off!! please write back lots of love from shannon xxx

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