June 9, 2009
The Ultimate Shamokin Question: Ho-Butt or Ho-Bud?
Okay. Am I the only one not clued in on this debate?
Yesterday I saw an older gentleman walking down Market Street in Shamokin wearing a purple shirt that said “Shamokin” and below that “Ho-Butt.”
About a month ago, just a few blocks from my house, I noticed a license plate on a sweet ’56 Harley that clearly read “Ho-Bud.”
So…which is it? When I hear friends and other people say it, it sounds like it could go either way.
And what is the history behind Ho-Butt/Bud? Who started saying it? How long ago?
Dear readers, please write in with your comments to enlighten all of us.
Thank you!
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Written by: William S.
Filed Under: Featured, History, Shamokin Slang, The Funny
Tags: coal region speech, ho-bud, ho-butt, Shamokin Slang
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J.J. Spook
June 26, 2009 at 4:00 pm
It depends entirely on home many Genny Cream Ale’s you drank.
After about 9 or 10, it takes to much effort to pronounce a “T”.
A.K.A.
June 28, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Dear J.J., I believe that was the BEST comment to ANYTHING, EVER. True dat.
A.K.A.
LW
October 26, 2009 at 10:13 am
ho bud = yo bud
at least that’s how I use it…
A.K.A.
October 27, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Thanks, LW, but meaning is still unclear. I don’t think it was meant for us to actually know, like U.F.O.’s, or else know one REALLY knows the answer, LIKE U.F.O.’S. I still use the terms interchangeably, so let the debate continue!!!!
Thanks for your input and keep us posted on your thoughts,
A.K.A.
The Legend
November 17, 2009 at 6:56 pm
If you really want to know the definition you should travel up to the ferndale hill and go to the pool room. Ferndale is where it all started. I believe it started when someone would ask for a cig. Ho butt you gotta butt bud. SO, I think it is interchangeable.
William S.
November 24, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I went to the pool hall and heard plenty more than “butts” and “buds” that’s for sure, but Legend I think you’re right. Thanks for the hook up. I even got lucky!
bizz elliott
March 16, 2010 at 9:49 am
@LW – its HO BUD!!!frankie sega started sayin it back in the 70′s thats where it started an ppl these day change it to ho-butt,yo butt,yo bud its just straight up,,,,,,,
HO BUD
b e
March 16, 2010 at 9:57 am
yeah it did come from the hill
A.K.A.
March 17, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Are you old enough to even TRULY know, Bizz? Joking. Can’t mess with your family, have known them too long!
Jen
April 19, 2010 at 12:29 am
Saw a Shamokin garbage truck that had HO-BUD painted on the side. My friends in town say “ho-butt”. But I dunno, I’m from Kulpmont and their version of it is “hey buddy”. Lame. I was always led to believe it was “ho-butt” until I saw that garbage truck.
William S.
April 19, 2010 at 7:01 pm
It’s SO confusing…
Nanaj
August 13, 2011 at 1:44 pm
butt : you, friend. “Yo, butt, hand me dat hammer.” Often used as “Ho Butt!” when calling out to someone. “Yo” meaning “you”. “Ho” short for “Hello”.
Sometimes “Ho, Bud.”
In plain English, “Hey buddy.”