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re: So, Arkie only beat State by 4 at the Hump
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:01 am to LegendOfCobb
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:01 am to LegendOfCobb
Does Bobby have a younger bro named Charles? Please please please!!!
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Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:04 am to piggilicious
Nice. 
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:05 am to LegendOfCobb
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I'll start. Ducks, the Ozarks, and ill throw in Charles Portis if yall add Hunter S Thompson to Kentucky's list. That's it though. I can't think of anything else.
Burning couches. I love Hunter S. Thompson but he left Louisville for Owl Farm. Charles still in L.R.
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 8:12 am
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:08 am to Porky
Arkansas is known for burning couches? I hadn't heard. Thanks for your input.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:15 am to Porky
I actually have a couple buddies that are related to Thompson. And while I love Portis, I can't think of another author who is as phenomenal a read but would seemingy be miserable to fricking talk to.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:16 am to LegendOfCobb
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Arkansas is known for burning couches? I hadn't heard. Thanks for your input.
You're welcome. Ever read the story about the wildcat getting inside Hunter's house? It's classic!
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:20 am to LegendOfCobb
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I actually have a couple buddies that are related to Thompson. And while I love Portis, I can't think of another author who is as phenomenal a read but would seemingy be miserable to fricking talk to.
Totally different personality types. However, if you've read most of their books, you'll see some common themes. Both are 'Gonzo' writers to some extent. Hunter was the master.
I've read almost all of Thompson's books. 'Hells Angels' is a favorite. I've read all but True Grit by Portis. 'Gringos' is really good. 'Dog Of The South' is another.
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 8:29 am
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:20 am to LegendOfCobb
Why would he be miserable? He's not the author who blew his brains out- I would think I'd be a bit more leery of that guy.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:36 am to LegendOfCobb
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I'll start. Ducks, the Ozarks, and ill throw in Charles Portis if yall add Hunter S Thompson to Kentucky's list. That's it though. I can't think of anything else.
Ummmm lets not forget Johnny Cash and this dude.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:37 am to piggilicious
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Why would he be miserable? He's not the author who blew his brains out- I would think I'd be a bit more leery of that guy.
Portis is an interesting guy...perhaps introverted somewhat but far from miserable. And he still lives in Little Rock. Hunter was a manic genius and could embellish with words like no other.
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 8:41 am
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:41 am to Porky
That's all I've ever read about him too- reclusive, doesn't like the attention etc but not that he was in any way a turd or horrible to be around.
To tell the truth, I've never read fear and loathing or true grit but I have watched the movies and I like true grit better even considering Johnny and Benicio.
To tell the truth, I've never read fear and loathing or true grit but I have watched the movies and I like true grit better even considering Johnny and Benicio.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:46 am to hogminer
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Ummmm lets not forget Johnny Cash and this dude
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:49 am to hogminer
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Ummmm lets not forget Johnny Cash and this dude.
Don't forget Douglas MacArthur. Kicked that Jap arse in WW2.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:50 am to Porky
Psst who is that wrestler dude?
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:56 am to Porky
I actually read True Grit last. It always seemed odd to me that it took me so long to read his most famous novel. Norwood is my favorite. And as for Thompson shooting himself, didn't he get a bad diagnosis? Went out on his own terms.
I'd be happy to get into a country music-off with yall (if Keith Whitley lived he'd be the best of his generation), but the point is this; what is Arkansas actually known for? I've got ducks and the Ozarks.
I'd be happy to get into a country music-off with yall (if Keith Whitley lived he'd be the best of his generation), but the point is this; what is Arkansas actually known for? I've got ducks and the Ozarks.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:58 am to NCrawler
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Don't forget Douglas MacArthur. Kicked that Jap arse in WW2.
Are you just naming people from Arkansas now? That's not exactly "what you're known for," as in "brand."
I hate to go down this track but I'd counter with Jeff Davis and Abe Lincoln.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:00 am to LegendOfCobb
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and Abe Lincoln.
I wouldn't claim that criminal. At least he got what he deserved at Ford's Theater.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:01 am to piggilicious
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That's all I've ever read about him too- reclusive, doesn't like the attention etc but not that he was in any way a turd or horrible to be around.
That's pretty accurate.
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To tell the truth, I've never read fear and loathing or true grit but I have watched the movies and I like true grit better even considering Johnny and Benicio.
Fear and Loathing movie is very much like the book. I haven't read 'True Grit' either. But it's a great movie...both of them. I think Jeff Bridges perhaps even played a better 'Rooster Cogburn' than John Wayne...JMHO. He was great. Rumor is, 'Dog of The South' may be made into a film of sorts. I have some inside scoop on the matter so I'm hoping. It won't be an easy endeavor because of the type of story it is but it's an entertaining read.
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 9:03 am
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:02 am to Porky
I hate when people say this, but True Grit is a much better book than a movie. The new movie is close though.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:06 am to NCrawler
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I wouldn't claim that criminal. At least he got what he deserved at Ford's Theater.
My roommate freshman year wrote a (long) paper about why Abe Lincoln was the worst president ever. It heavily cited his father's thousand-page-or-so unpublished tome with the words "a-hole" and "liar" in the title. True story.
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