If you were cruising Route 66 in 1975, flipping on your Citizens Band (CB) radio meant entering a world of coded chatter, camaraderie, and rebellion. Far more than a communication tool, CB radios became a cultural phenomenon—fueled by truckers, counterculture enthusiasts, and everyday Americans seeking connection in an era of gasoline shortages and growing distrust of authority. At the heart of this subculture? A vibrant lexicon of slang that turned static-filled airwaves into a secret language, bonding strangers across state lines and cementing CB radio as a defining symbol of 1970s America. The Rise of CB Culture: Why Slang Took Hold To understand CB slang, you first need to grasp […]
