Beauf 2901146 224021749 2008-07-06T23:37:27Z PlankBot 7310603 Robot-assisted disambiguation: Redneck - Changed link(s) to [[Redneck (stereotype)]] '''Beauf''' [pronounced /bof/] is a [[French language|French]] term describing a person thought to be [[vulgar]], somewhat alcoholic, unintelligent, uncaring, violent, [[greed]]y, [[bigot]]ed, [[chauvinist]]ic, supporter of [[Nationalism]] etc. French [[cartoonist]] [[Cabu]] is responsible for coining the term, which is an abbreviation of "beau-frère" - [[brother-in-law]]. The first canonical representation of the ''beauf'' is actually the brother-in-law of the [[Grand Duduche]], a cartoon hero. Another canonical representation of the word ''beauf'' can be found in [[Renaud Séchan]]'s songs (see ''[http://perso.wanadoo.fr/regis.minetto/BEAUF/renaud.htm Mon Beauf]''). The canonical 1970s beauf by Cabu wore a mustache, but the newer versions wear a "cool" ponytail. Another classical example is the cliché army [[non-commissioned officer]]: uneducated, vulgar, brutal, and nostalgic of the colonial wars. It is difficult to define precisely what is ''beauf'' and what he is not, since, to some extent, this is a subjective judgment. A ''beauf'' is essentially a Frenchman whose understanding and curiosity does not extend beyond his everyday environment. One could say, for instance, that vacationing in a [[Recreational vehicle|camping-car]] and holding [[barbecue]]s makes one a ''beauf''. One may also consider that [[hunting]] makes one a ''beauf''. [[Muscle car]]s and, more general, big sport cars with custom design are also generally considered to make one a ''beauf''. Alcohol is also a major part of the ''Beauf'''s environment as ''Beaufs'' are usually thought to be regular heavy drinkers of [[beer|beers]], hard liquors, and [[wine|cheap wines]]. ''Beauf'' implies some bad taste, perhaps some [[camp (style)|camp]]ness. Some consider the [[garden gnome]] to be ''beauf''. The ''nouveau beauf'' (new beauf) is a more urban and trendy version. Nouveaux beaufs ride [[SUV]]s, are adept of [[plastic surgery]]. A corresponding term in [[Québec French]] is ''colon''. ==See also== * [[Bogan]] ([[Australia]]) * [[Redneck (stereotype)|Redneck]], [[Joe Sixpack]] ([[USA]]) * [[Pikey]] ([[UK]]) * [[Naco (slang)|Naco]] ([[Mexico]]) * [[Alternative words for British|Rosbif]] (French term for the [[British English|British]]) ==References== * ''Les nouveaux beaufs'', [[Cabu]], weekly in ''[[Le Canard Enchaîné]]'' {{culture-stub}} {{France-stub}} [[Category:French society]] [[Category:French culture]] [[Category:French words and phrases]] [[Category:Stereotypes]] [[fr:Beauf]]