The "H" word now seen by many as mildly offensive and dated

[onthemoon]

I think the terms yobbo and bogan are offensive. Both of which I have been called.

From http://www.city-data.com/forum/australia-new-zealand/600668-bogan-vs-yobbo-vs-redneck.html :

A bogan is someone of the lower income bracket and is the only one that is determined based on socio-economic grounds. However, a bogan's actions are another determinant. A bogan will act "Aussie": cars, beer, jimmy barnes etc. Bogans often are actually very nice people.

A yobbo on the other hand can be from any socio-economic class, usually the middle class, and they are usually younger (16-30). Yobbo's are more obnoxious, arrogant and loud -- the type to wear the Australian flag around their neck at the Big Day Out Festival. They'll always abide by the "stereotypes", like wearing thongs on a wet 10 degree day and drinking a beer at the most inappropriate times -- just so people know they are Australian.

A redneck can be from any class, including the upper. Rednecks are more racist and condescending towards others and are usually of the older age bracket.

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/australia-new-zealand/600668-bogan-vs-yobbo-vs-redneck-fit.html#ixzz2z2J7LHm2

It might have to do with your appearance or behaviour - but I do not see any relation to this thread at all.

First I thought these were other terms for gay people, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

[kurnell]

I think the terms yobbo and bogan are offensive. Both of which I have been called.

From http://www.city-data.com/forum/australia-new-zealand/600668-bogan-vs-yobbo-vs-redneck.html :

A bogan is someone of the lower income bracket and is the only one that is determined based on socio-economic grounds. However, a bogan's actions are another determinant. A bogan will act "Aussie": cars, beer, jimmy barnes etc. Bogans often are actually very nice people.

A yobbo on the other hand can be from any socio-economic class, usually the middle class, and they are usually younger (16-30). Yobbo's are more obnoxious, arrogant and loud -- the type to wear the Australian flag around their neck at the Big Day Out Festival. They'll always abide by the "stereotypes", like wearing thongs on a wet 10 degree day and drinking a beer at the most inappropriate times -- just so people know they are Australian.

A redneck can be from any class, including the upper. Rednecks are more racist and condescending towards others and are usually of the older age bracket.

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/australia-new-zealand/600668-bogan-vs-yobbo-vs-redneck-fit.html#ixzz2z2J7LHm2

It might have to do with your appearance or behaviour - but I do not see any relation to this thread at all.

First I thought these were other terms for gay people, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

I am sure there are gay bogans and yobbos that would like some clarification