Rube History

American Rubes: A Brief History, A Present Danger
by Dr. Montgomery Phalange, taken from the introduction to his book “Rubes – The New Terror” 2002 Kentucky Press

Although rubery, or rubism, has always been a worldwide phenomenon, recent research has shown that many “Rubes” are concentrated in the Southern United States (See Jimmy Wax, Trey Wheeler & Slitzy et al 2003). How has the Rube come to flourish in this particular area, and what does this mean for the rest of the Regular world? Read more...