The Beverly Hillbillies

them are. Peoples perceptions about us are often based on where we are from. People expect me to talk like Mark Whalberg in Ted and while he is from Boston he uses an awful over the top fake accent. People expect southners to sound like the Beverly Hillbillies, but not all of them do. The north and the south are different. Both are different and both are good. Both the north and the south are home to amazing…

Some of the most defining music for the United States undoubtedly comes from the unique instrument known as the banjo. Few can deny the images of rural America and Appalachian folklore that come to mind at the sound of the instrument. Forever known for their bright and cheery contribution to old-time music, banjos have long epitomized the rich history of America and the rugged days of our ancestors. However, the sweet, traditional facade of the banjo effectively hides an ugly history, suggesting…

It does not matter if you are a random nobody Joe Schmo, or Miley Cyrus; there are so many people in our society that struggle with their identity on a daily basis due to the stereotypes and standards set by the media. The music industry is a without a doubt a battlefield for artists. Not only do music artists have to compete with each other, but they often have to compete with themselves as well. You may be familiar with Miley Cyrus’ recent overnight transformation from cutesy Hannah Montana…

the family is actually only together in front of the television. In fact, shelly and the narrator seem the closest due to the shows on the television and not due to the parents. For example, “After school we watched Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., The Beverly Hillbillies, Gilligan’s Island, and The Andy Griffith Show” (8). During this, the father and mother stopped communicating towards each other. The father moved out of the house and only came to talk with the family on Saturdays, around the television.…

expressive about her emotions very predictable. The influence of television has brought us to a point where a woman doesn’t have to think for herself “In other words, the culture that people learn is influenced heavily by the culture portrayed on TV” Beverly Roskos-Ewoldsen, John Davis, and David R. Roskos-Ewoldsen, also believed that the dynamic among television and culture where mutually reinforced through the perspective of a mental model. A different way of looking at cultivation theory in…

We were finally packed up and on the road to the big city, where Dad could find more work. After spending years out on the isolated reservation, we needed a change; the five of us, and four dogs were really ready for a bigger house. Although we didn’t even have any neighbors, and were surrounded by desert, we felt like sardines. We didn’t have much money, and our small 750 ft house was just not going to work anymore. Luckily, because we were so broke, we didn’t have too much to load up before…

“I wake up, put a dip in, crack a cold one, and put my boots and my overalls on. This is the country boy song.” This is a line in the lyrics of a song by country singer, Earl Dibbles Jr. According to this line, this is the life of many who live in Tennessee who could be called country. Those who have not lived the country life associate country with the lyrics above, which is ignorance, because the language and culture of those who are not country have encouraged many to believe that being…

Technology: The 1960s was a time of conformity but also a time of innovation in the area of electronics and communications. In the 1960s, cars saw a massive growth in the popularity of muscle cars, marked by the most popular Ford Mustang. Another popular innovation of the time was the hatchback, with the Renault 16; a design model that has lasted into modern cars such as the Prius. This time in the industry also saw a significant acceptance of Japanese cars, as seen in the popular Toyota…

Bored To Death Boredom rounds out the list at number nine but I felt it deserved to be highlighted. Can you die of boredom? Is it possible to die of boredom? Interesting idea, boredom is when your mind is inspired but your body is not. Studies have been done that show that people who ‘claim’ to be bored are more likely to die at an earlier age. Boredom is often linked to depression. Depression leads to sickness and depending on the sickness leads to death. So, yes, boredom can lead death. I’m…

WORD COUNT: Cy Layne Cushenberry P.O. Box 2491 Amarillo, Texas 79105 (806) 220-7616 cy.cushenberry@gmail.com SUGARTIME- THE SWEET AND STICKY LIFE OF COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND CHARLIE “SUGARTIME” PHILLIPS BY CY CUSHENBERRY This book is dedicated to Therese Kelley and Mike Mc Millen for their love, dedication and support throughout the writing process And to Gloria Cushenberry, a woman who after every battle in life Is the first to raise the flag And rally the troops to victory And of course to Charlie…