Since the early 1800's the term "Cracker" has
been used to refer to folks born in Florida. The
word came from the cracking of the whips that
Florida cowboys used to drive cattle. They
made a distinct "CRACK" sound that could be
heard for miles; hence the name "Cracker".
Pop culture has given this word somewhat of a
negative connotation... but to true Floridians it
is very much so a term of endearment.
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