[davidboyd] Cool Papa Boyd: Understanding America

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Posted by Cool Papa Boyd:
Understanding America
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   [1]The Economist breaks down country music:

     Once they pass a certain age, most Americans stop worrying about
     being cool. This is often when they start (or go back to) listening
     to country music.

   It's an open question as to the tack European diplomats will take with
   the U.S. once they finish analyzing the current country song catalog.
   [2]A recent Number 1:

     ...I dug my key into the side of his pretty little souped up 4
     wheel drive,
     carved my name into his leather seats...
     I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights,
     slashed a hole in all 4 tires...

   Perhaps they'll think we're all hopelessly violent and beyond hope or
   maybe they'll just be happy that we don't let our women handle the
   nukes.

References

   1. http://www.economist.com/world/displaystory.cfm?story_id=8345548
   2. http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/carrieunderwood/beforehecheats.html