Terminology
FARB (You don't want to be one.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_reenacting#Farbs
"Farb is a derogatory term used in the hobby of historical reenacting in reference to participants who exhibit indifference to historical authenticity, either from a material-cultural standpoint or in action. It can also refer to the inauthentic materials used by those reenactors."
"Also called "polyester soldiers,"[1] farbs are reenactors who spend relatively little of their time or money maintaining authenticity with regard to uniforms, accessories, or even period behavior. The 'Good Enough' attitude is pervasive among farbs, although even casual observers may be able to point out flaws."
Etymology
"The origin of the word farb (and the derivative adjective farby) is unknown, though it appears to date to early centennial reenactments of the American Civil War in 1960 or 1961.[2] Some think that the origin of the word is a truncated version of "Far be it from authentic."[citation needed] An alternative definition is "Far Be it for me to question/criticise,"[3][4] or "Fast And Researchless Buying".[5]Some early reenactors assert the word derives from German Farbe, color, because inauthentic reenactors were over-colorful compared with the dull blues, greys or browns of the real Civil War uniforms that were the principal concern of American reenactors at the time the word was coined."
To be called a C.J., or Cam Jones, is other terminology referring to one being a farb. To be called a C.J. or CamJones on the east coast, is similar to being called a farb, but much worse. A CamJones reputation in the reenacting community is less than to be desired, and normally forces reenacting members to quit or be forced to improve their kits, if the word or reputation follows them.[citation needed]
In Arizona it is becoming popular for Farbs to be referred to as "LORD SCOTTS".
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Farb
1. farb
an inaccurate reenactor.
Usually wearing gray sweatshirt and pants and a paper hat to complete their confederate uniform. They always want to know if there is anywhere out in California where they can campaign. Then they ride.
"Paul Calloway and Mike "Dusty" Chapman are farbs." (no they aren't, it's an inside joke)
by Patrick Landrum Jul 23, 2004 share this
2. farb
Farb (N.) a person in a reenacting group (of any era, mainly U.S. Civil War and WWII) who does not wear the correct equipment and/or uniforms and is too lazy to correct their impression.
Farby (Adj.) Something that is not correct to someone's historical impression. Or, someone who is a farb is said to be farby.
Ex: The man with the post war belt is a farb, because it is not WWII and that is what he is trying to portray.
Ex: "That helmet you are wearing is farby, as it's not from WWII and you are trying to portray a WWII soldier."
incorrect inaccurate unfit inappropriate unacceptable
by ChenKenichi Dec 30, 2005
3. Farb
Inauthentic civil war reenactor. Typically has no respect for history, and goes reenacting only to shoot guns and get drunk.
"That farb's wearing flip-flops"