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Def of Shuckin:

A 1960’s & 70’s themed Eatery that takes you back to an era when life was Groovy & food was something you experienced and not just ate.

Shuckin’ & Jivin’ |noun| Having a good time joking around, usually with good food & music involved.

What’s Shuckin and Jivin
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What’s Shuckin and Jivin

What’s Shuckin and Jivin? An African American Oral Tradition. The art of Joking, having a good time, and talking s#!+ amongst your peers, most times involving Good Food! Order our Jivin Sauce today at: www.weshuckin.com Shuckin & Jivin is a 1960’s & 70’s themed Southern Restaurant, that takes you back to an era when life was Groovy & Food was something that you experienced and not just something you ate. The use of the term “Shuckin & Jivin” in that era can be compared to Kicking it with your friends, having a good time & joking around. One of our inspirations behind the term came from the book ‘Shuckin & Jivin’ Folklore from contemporary African Americans, where the Author was gathering old stories, sayings and tales to document in her book of Folklore. She was told that if she wanted tales from old people, people who knew something, what she needed to do was peep in on them as they were shuckin’ and jivin’, and perhaps she’d go away knowing more as a result. Like many other homonyms & homophones within the culture, The term ‘Shuckin & Jivin’ in its varied definitions was originally created by Black Americans & is a part of Black American culture. Our use of the term is from our themed era and is defined by having a ‘Good time’...often times at the Juke Joint or where music & good food is involved. ‘Shuckin’ was also a play on our menu items where we Shuck corn & Oysters. Actors: Terry Williams (Lead), Val Mayes (card player), Javen Harris (sin), Ebony Harris (mom), A. Randolph (Beat boxer , & producer ), Sarah Gracel (Waitress).
Jivin & Lickin in my Zone- Shuckin Studio Session
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Jivin & Lickin in my Zone- Shuckin Studio Session

It’s Black Music Month so we grabbed some Jivin ‘wangs’ 🍗 for inspiration & stepped in the booth to vibe. 👀 Look what music legend popped up on us😆 If you know Florida Music, you know Piccalo.#StickinAndRollin #Vibin #InMyZone 💿 SHUCKIN ALBUM COMING SOON... We Shuckin Southern Eatery (also known as Shuckin & Jivin in one location) is a 1960’s & 70’s themed Southern Restaurant, that takes you back to an era when life was Groovy & Food was something that you experienced and not just something you ate. The use of the term “Shuckin & Jivin” in that era can be compared to Kicking it with your friends, having a good time & joking around. One of our inspirations behind the term came from the book ‘Shuckin & Jivin’ Folklore from contemporary African Americans, where the Author was gathering old stories, sayings and tales to document in her book of Folklore. She was told that if she wanted tales from old people, people who knew something, what she needed to do was peep in on them as they were shuckin’ and jivin’, and perhaps she’d go away knowing more as a result. Like many other homonyms & homophones within the culture, The term ‘Shuckin & Jivin’ in its varied definitions was originally created by Black Americans & is a part of Black American culture. Our use of the term is from our themed era and is defined by having a ‘Good time’...often times at the Juke Joint or where music is involved. ‘Shuckin’ was also a play on our menu items where we Shuck corn & Oysters.

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