That was the best laugh of the day! Thanks, I needed it.

OT, I would have to say that the definitions are regional. I took a linguistics class and was surprised to learn that these terms were also used in the Carribean. After I thought about it, it sort of made sense when speaking of racial mixtures. I didn't, however, think that the words were appropriate because as someone mentioned earlier, it was usually meant to be an insult.

I will never forget this... My law school professor asked me after class...
"Are you from Louisiana?" I said no... Then he said, "Because you look like a yellowbone. I see them all over the floats in Louisiana during Mardi Gras. They are the most beautiful women!"

I was like WTH!!!!
I didn't know what to say... here was this White Professor asking me about "yellowbones."
I know what they are... but for a white person to say it...
Just floored me.... I was not ready...

I HATE color distinctions within the black community...Where is the line anyway? Are people doing visual paperbag tests or what?

1. I think that your professor was rude and unprofessional.
2. The Mardi Gras comment is interesting and I have to wonder exactly where in Louisiana he/she visited. Many parishes and cities have ordinances where float riders are required to wear masks. Generally, the only exceptions are Grand Marshals and members of the court.

Out of Order like a Soda Machine!!!
 

Your Professor was trying to get one in. LOL!!! He was setting you up for a "call".

Wow I haven't heard the term redbone in a minute