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Post by kevinharrell on Sept 11, 2017 19:19:52 GMT -5
Who is more macho? James Stewart  Clark Gable  |
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Post by flyangler on Sept 11, 2017 19:27:53 GMT -5
James Stewart, he was the real deal, two star general. and a better actor.  |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Sept 11, 2017 22:32:50 GMT -5
Clark Gable enlisted at age 40. Surviving boot camp at age 40 es macho!
Gable had great taste in cars, too. Here are some of them:
"...1935 Duesenberg Model JN that played its own part in Gable’s famed relationship with Hollywood beauty Carole Lombard, as well as a 1936 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster, 1937 Ford Lincoln-Zephyr V12, 1938 Packard Eight Convertible Victoria, 1948 Jaguar 3.5-Liter Mark IV Drophead Coupe, 1955 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing, and a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc..."
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Post by SylvreKat on Sept 11, 2017 22:59:13 GMT -5
Jimmy Stewart wasn't afraid to cry for real on tv, when he read his poem "Beau" on Johnny Carson. That's as macho as it gets. Well, plus how much he obviously loved a dog named Beau.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Sept 13, 2017 9:32:53 GMT -5
Can't pick one of these guys! A dead-tie... Both were the real-deal on and off the screen.They represent the America that no longer exists... Willing to entertain, willing to serve others and willing to fight when necessary for their country. We still have men and women like that in our fine military, but we could surely use more of them in office, in voting booths, and every place in this land. Hey, we DID find some at the voting places THIS year! Almost forgot...  WAY too much "condoms and rolling-papers" mentality and WAY too little "AMERICA first" nationalism.Both Gary and Clark would turn over in their graves to see where the USA they fought for has fallen to. Watching both these guys old movies should be required viewing for American youth... Along with some John Wayne flicks... Yup! My 2-cents... Leo in Texas
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Post by spandi on Sept 13, 2017 9:41:37 GMT -5
I really like Gable. (I love the hitch-hiking scene from "It Happened One Night") However, I'm gonna give it to Jimmy, because flying over Germany in a B-17 to bomb the living you-know-what out of the Nazis was MUY MUY MACHO!  |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Sept 13, 2017 18:10:49 GMT -5
"They represent the America that no longer exists... Willing to entertain, willing to serve others and willing to fight when necessary for their country."
I'm a bit more optimistic, Leo. I think people with that kind of character (and flaws) still walk amongst us.
They look very different now. Many of them may be covered with tattoos, piercings and wearing their pants way too low, but I believe they still exist.
-The media has a lot of influence on the way you feel about America, Leo. Our modern media (print, TV, radio and internet) spends too much time publicizing deadbeats and too little time recognizing people that are tolerant and have many of the great traits possessed by our WWII generation.
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Post by kevinharrell on Sept 14, 2017 5:25:08 GMT -5
I really like Gable. (I love the hitch-hiking scene from "It Happened One Night") However, I'm gonna give it to Jimmy, because flying over Germany in a B-17 to bomb the living you-know-what out of the Nazis was MUY MUY MACHO! Gable flew bombers over Germany as well, that is part of the reason I chose these to compare. As a matter of fact Hitler wanted Gable shot down and or captured, I assume for the propaganda value of such an action. |
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Post by spandi on Sept 14, 2017 10:44:14 GMT -5
I really like Gable. (I love the hitch-hiking scene from "It Happened One Night") However, I'm gonna give it to Jimmy, because flying over Germany in a B-17 to bomb the living you-know-what out of the Nazis was MUY MUY MACHO! Gable flew bombers over Germany as well, that is part of the reason I chose these to compare. As a matter of fact Hitler wanted Gable shot down and or captured, I assume for the propaganda value of such an action. Come to think of it, you're right. I seem to remember Jimmy more because of the interview he did on the British documentary show "World At War" But you always knew them yank... I mean Nazis, could never catch foxy ol' Rett Butler anyhow. |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Sept 14, 2017 23:08:25 GMT -5
"They represent the America that no longer exists... Willing to entertain, willing to serve others and willing to fight when necessary for their country." I'm a bit more optimistic, Leo. I think people with that kind of character (and flaws) still walk amongst us. They look very different now. Many of them may be covered with tattoos, piercings and wearing their pants way too low, but I believe they still exist. -The media has a lot of influence on the way you feel about America, Leo. Our modern media (print, TV, radio and internet) spends too much time publicizing deadbeats and too little time recognizing people that are tolerant and have many of the great traits possessed by our WWII generation.
Wheelbender6,
Of course you're right... The good guys and gals, and patriots still DO exist, just a lot fewer per-capita I think... As for the strange looks of some, well, THAT is not new... LOL! Lots of weird-looking good guys all the way back to 1776! The media is completely broken. Their agenda is beyond comprehension by normal Americans... Sad part is, if they got THEIR way, and THEIR government, THEY would be the FIRST group to suffer under the Socialist/Communist "Camelot" they fanaticize about. Nothing wrong with most of them that a stint in military boot-camp wouldn't cure... LOL! Things are what they are... And America is still the best country on the planet. Each of us has to decide what role we play. At least for now, we're all free to do so.
Enjoy riding through the USA, and ride safe! |
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