Good old boys

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Good old boys or "good ole boys" is an American euphemism for young to middle age men who live in extremely rural and generally southern areas. It also refers to the segment of American society that enjoys NASCAR, Country & Western music, and chewing tobacco. Generally, good ole boys is a slightly derogatory term for people considered to be aggressive country bumpkins. It is also commonly applied to those whose families have been well established in the area for some time.

The Good Ole Boys was also the name of a fictitious country western band in the film The Blues Brothers.

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