Southern slang. Inquisitive statement.
Properly used during the planning of some casual event. It is a conjunction of three separate words used in a run-on sentence. I.E. you and want and to.
When asking for confirmation of one's group activities or plans. Also, can be used in a dismissal. Before phrases like ,"back off" or"quit" or "move your ass"
The expression was given a great deal of attention and an increase in useage durring the 1990s by comedian Jeff Foxworthy after the sudden rise in popularity of The Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
Misuse of the casual expression became common. Leading to a lessening of its overall use in the early 2000s. As well as a lessening in Mr. Foxworthy's popularity. Although, his popular "You might be a redneck" jokes are probably also to blame.
Properly used during the planning of some casual event. It is a conjunction of three separate words used in a run-on sentence. I.E. you and want and to.
When asking for confirmation of one's group activities or plans. Also, can be used in a dismissal. Before phrases like ,"back off" or"quit" or "move your ass"
The expression was given a great deal of attention and an increase in useage durring the 1990s by comedian Jeff Foxworthy after the sudden rise in popularity of The Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
Misuse of the casual expression became common. Leading to a lessening of its overall use in the early 2000s. As well as a lessening in Mr. Foxworthy's popularity. Although, his popular "You might be a redneck" jokes are probably also to blame.
by Graphite Webb April 10, 2019