hey rube

Etymology
Used since approximately 1935; from a shortening of the given name. It originated as a cry used by circus workers, possibly because of the connotations of the name Reuben as belonging to someone living in the rural USA.

Noun

 * 1) A fight between members of a circus and the general public.
 * 2)  Any fight or conflict, especially a rowdy and informal one.
 * 1)  Any fight or conflict, especially a rowdy and informal one.