I loved these comments. Even though I left the south, and small farm, at age 10, I still retain the way of life, expressions, and speech, so I could fit right in with the guys (Jack and Ennis). "Tell you what", "Shit", "let it be", and "dumbass mule" are some that I've used over the years. When I was still working and ran into some I had not seen for a long time, I would use the "first name fuckin' last name" to emphasize their presence,
and "the hell they are" when disagreeing with anything. Now, whenever I'm asked if I've been there, or done that, I say "I ain't never had the opportunity" ("ain't" has been a part of my vocabulary from the time I learned to talk...very common where I come from). I'm sure more BBM gems will pop into my speech as time goes on.
Now, a question....what is the circumstance of the phrase "paw the white out of the moon"? I have seen the movie too many times to count, but don't remember this expression (read the short story only once). Where do I find it?
Thanks..Doug