The Changing American Dream and Its Salespeople
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The American Dream Changes. The People Who Sell It Don't.
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The Risks of Selling the American Dream
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The Year - 1963. Selling the American Dream is a risky, funny business - you could wind up paying with your wife!
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Reflections on "Bonanza" and Relationships
Sam:
You know when I saw "Bonanza" the other day, something occured me.
Ernest:
Eh?
Sam:
You got those four guys living on the Ponderosa and you never hear them say anything about wanting to get laid.
Ernest:
Huh?
Sam:
I mean you never hear Hoss say to Little Joe, "I had such a hard-on when I woke up this morning.
Ernest:
No, no, no...
Sam:
They don't talk about broads - nothing. You never hear Little Joe say, "Hey, Hoss. I went to Virgina City and I saw a girl with the greatest ass I've ever seen in my life." They just walk around the Ponderosa: "Yes, Pa. Where's Little Joe?" Nothing about broads. I don't think I'm being too picky. But if at least once, they talked about getting horny. I don't care if you live on the Ponderosa or right here in Baltimore, guys talk about getting laid. I'm beginning to think that show doesn't have too much realism.
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Picnics vs. TV: A Simple Debate
Nora:
If we went on a picnic, it would be fun.
Ernest:
I don't understand a picnic. We go someplace, we put a thing on the ground and eat.
Nora:
Yeah, it's nice to do that.
Ernest:
Why? I don't get it. It's better sitting in front of the TV.
Nora:
I happen to think there's something nice about a picnic. It's fun.
Ernest:
What's fun about it? Ants get in the food - there's bees. I don't get it. You have to drive - it takes you maybe an hour to get there. And then what do you do? You sit on the grass and eat. Why is that fun?
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Observations on Little Joe's Communication Style
Sam:
You notice Little Joe never says "Hey, Pa. I'm going to go into town to get a piece of ass"?
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Critique of Western Representation in Media
Sam:
Bonanza" is not an accurate depiction of the west.
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Traffic Dispute and Miscommunication
Bill:
Are you a Lunatic? Are you telling me that you didn't see me coming out of this lot? There's a red light there for crying out loud! You're supposed to stop!
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Betrayal and Indifference in Relationships
Bill: [''into the phone'']
Hey, asshole! This is the ultimate "fuck you"! I just poked your wife!
Ernest: [''into the phone'']
What are you talking about?
Bill:
Yeah, she's in my bed right now with a very big smile on her face.
Ernest:
Well, that's just fine by me. She's a pain in the ass! An albatross around my neck! You're welcome to her. Keep her, and may you both rot in Hell!
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