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@everyone sent me this article a while ago. It is long but a really good read
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2004/05/a-sea-story/302940/
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https://12ft.io/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2004/05/a-sea-story/302940/
Background: the MS Estonia was used by Western !glowies to smuggle advanced military technology out of the collapsing Soviet Union. It mysteriously sank in September 1994, killing 852 of the 989 passengers onboard, the largest European maritime disaster since World War II. The site of the shipwreck is classified as a graveyard and it is illegal to go near it. In 2020, some Swedish filmmakers using a submarine drone discovered a 4-meter wide hole in the hull which was likely caused by an explosion. They were then prosecuted by the Swedish government for violating the sanctity of the wreck.
This Russian disinformation site claims it was sunk by a NATO submarine
The smuggling operation had to be aborted because they feared customs were waiting for them in Sweden. The smugglers tried to open the bow to drive the trucks out, but failed. A decision was made to instead sink MS Estonia with torpedoes. Noise transmitters were put out to hinder recording of what happened, but the Swedish navy recorded everything on their underwater microphones. The submarine in question would be from a NATO-country.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_the_MS_Estonia
@grizzly please make an effortpost about this
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Introducing the !rednecks Ping Group β A Home for the Digital Dirt Road Elite
Are you tired of digital spaces that don't get you? Do you find yourself longing for conversations about lifted trucks, country cooking, camo fashion, or the proper etiquette for shotgunning a beer? Then saddle up, because the !rednecks ping group is here to fill that gapβduct tape, mullets, and all.
What Is a Redneck?
A redneck isn't just a person who enjoys country livingβit's a state of mind. Rednecks are proud, hard-working, no-nonsense individuals who value self-reliance, tradition, and good times. Whether you're fixing your truck in the driveway, floating down the river with a cooler full of beer, or debating which BBQ sauce reigns supreme, being a redneck is about embracing a simpler, freer way of life.
Rednecks embody:
β’ Resourcefulness β Turning a broken lawnmower into a functioning motorbike with zip ties and prayers.
β’ Rebellion β Questioning authority and valuing personal freedom.
β’ Community Spirit β Helping neighbors, family, and friends no matter what.
β’ Fun-loving Energy β From mudding in lifted trucks to throwing the biggest bonfire party this side of the county line.
But being a redneck isn't just about the jokes (though there will be plenty). It's about representing a culture that's often misunderstood or outright dismissed in digital spaces.
Why Does rdrama.net Need a !rednecks Ping Group?
Let's be realβrednecks are criminally underrepresented online. In an era where irony reigns supreme, the humor and charm of redneck culture deserve a spotlight, not just a punchline. rdrama.net has always thrived on celebrating absurdity and subverting expectations, and there's nothing more unexpected than a group of unapologetic rednecks staking their claim in the chaos.
We already know there's overlap with !bumpkinsβour rural cousinsβbut !rednecks offers a more specific flavor of backwoods bravado. Think fewer overalls and more Monster Energy hats.
This is a space where we can:
β’ Share memes about trailer park royalty, moonshine recipes, and the eternal debate of Ford vs. Chevy.
β’ Tell stories about fishin' trips, hunting fails, and legendary family gatherings.
β’ Celebrate what it means to live loud, proud, and occasionally shirtless in the great outdoors.
β’ Mock and embrace the stereotypes, because we know the punchlines are often true.
Who Should Join?
If you:
β’ Have ever used duct tape to fix something important.
β’ Think fireworks and firearms are essential holiday accessories.
β’ Own at least one item of clothing with a Confederate flag, an American flag, or both.
β’ Believe "Hold my beer" is the start of a great story.
β’ Feel more at home on a dirt road than a city street.
Then you're one of usβwelcome to !rednecks.
Final Thoughts
The !rednecks ping group isn't just for laughing at redneck cultureβit's about laughing with it, owning it, and celebrating it as the chaotic, charming force that it is. Whether you're a true-blue redneck or just redneck-adjacent, join us in embracing the mullet mentality: business in the front, party in the back.
So what are you waiting for? Slap on your trucker hat, crack open a cold one, and hit that join button. Let's make rdrama.net just a little more down-home.
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Trash.
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Don't care about any of the characters. Very very boring. Didn't even get past the 3 episode.
Oooh mysteroius dollars gang, colors gang, ooooh woman without a head, ooooh.
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