redneck shiva

An impromptu, low-class gathering at someone's house after the death of a loved one, featuring cheap beer, box wine, cold-cuts, Ritz crackers, and cigarettes.

Dave: "Hey Diana, what's going on down the street? There's a bunch of pick-up trucks and scuzzy people standing around drinking beer, smoking cigarettes, and talking... but I don't hear any music. Is it some kinda party?"

Diana: "You know that old guy down the street with all the broken down cars and appliances on his front lawn? Well, his wife died the other day, so they're having a redneck shiva."