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"Damn Brother, I Don't Believe I'd A-Told That!": Humor and the Cultural Identity of the American South

"Damn Brother, I Don't Believe I'd A-Told That!": Humor and the Cultural Identity of the American... "Damn Brother, I Don't Believe Td A-ToId That!" Humor and the Cultural Identity of the American South James C. Cobb As the fervor at the revival meetin' became almost unbearable, the preacher rose to challenge each member of the congregation to confess his or her sins publicly and seek forgiveness. "God'll forgive you," the minister assured them. "Just confess your sins and receive his blessing." Meekly at first and then almost heartily, the worshippers stood to tell their shocking tales of adultery, thievery, drunkenness, and neglect. As each member of this decidedly sinful lot rose and recounted his or her misdeeds, the congregation gave forth with "Hallelujahs" and "Amens," and the preacher shouted, "God bless you for confessing your sins. No sin is too great for God to forgive." Finally, every member of the congregation had made a confession, except for one skinny and terribly uncomfortable fellow who shifted about nervously and sought to avoid the pastor's gaze. The preacher fixed his eyes directly on this reluctant sinner and began to pressure him, "Now, come on, brother. Don't be embarrassed. No sin is too great for God to forgive." This went on for several min- utes until, seeing http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Southern Cultures University of North Carolina Press

"Damn Brother, I Don't Believe I'd A-Told That!": Humor and the Cultural Identity of the American South

Southern Cultures , Volume 1 (4) – Jan 4, 1995

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"Damn Brother, I Don't Believe Td A-ToId That!" Humor and the Cultural Identity of the American South James C. Cobb As the fervor at the revival meetin' became almost unbearable, the preacher rose to challenge each member of the congregation to confess his or her sins publicly and seek forgiveness. "God'll forgive you," the minister assured them. "Just confess your sins and receive his blessing." Meekly at first and then almost heartily, the worshippers stood to tell their shocking tales of adultery, thievery, drunkenness, and neglect. As each member of this decidedly sinful lot rose and recounted his or her misdeeds, the congregation gave forth with "Hallelujahs" and "Amens," and the preacher shouted, "God bless you for confessing your sins. No sin is too great for God to forgive." Finally, every member of the congregation had made a confession, except for one skinny and terribly uncomfortable fellow who shifted about nervously and sought to avoid the pastor's gaze. The preacher fixed his eyes directly on this reluctant sinner and began to pressure him, "Now, come on, brother. Don't be embarrassed. No sin is too great for God to forgive." This went on for several min- utes until, seeing

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Published: Jan 4, 1995

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