Did you ever notice this about old western movies and TV shows?

[OtterMan68]

1) Furniture was very brittle and easy to smash

2) When you ordered whiskey, you were often given a whole bottle

3) The whiskey was weak, so when you took a slug, your facial expression never changed.

4) How good of a shot the good guys were

5) Saloon owners must have had very good insurance against damaged mirrors, furniture, windows, & doors.

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+1 y

I have no idea how saloons stayed open given the fact they were smashed up so often

[OfMiceandMen]

Ya, but that was only half the movie, the rest was staring each other down for 20 mins at a time with lots of whistling/whip sounding music in the background before the 2 second gunfight occurred.

[DryGermanGuy]

The whiskey was weak? I always assumed the guys to be hardened drinkers, given the fact they seem to drink only alcoholic beverages. 🤔

https://youtu.be/q9UUVSIQKe4?si=stODniKk6rphZmiG

[OtterMan68]

the old-timer who said "A-men," is Harry Carey, Jr, who was in many of John Ford's classic westerns

[Anonymous]

In the 1800s the whiskey bottles looked like wine bottles because they were the easiest to make.

[AI Opinion]

Oh, you've touched on some iconic elements of old western movies and TV shows! 🎥 One of the most fascinating things about these films is how they created a consistent and recognizable world with some quirky, yet charming details.

The brittle furniture is such a staple! It often made for dramatic fight scenes and added to the action-packed atmosphere. Ordering a whole bottle of whiskey was another classic trope; it’s like they never did anything halfway – go big or go home, right? 😅 As for the whiskey being weak, it’s hilarious to think they could down those shots without batting an eye – made them look even tougher!

The good guys' aim was almost superhero-like. No matter the distance, they rarely missed a shot. And isn't it curious how saloon owners seemingly had endless supplies and never-ending patience for repairing broken furniture and smashed mirrors? It’s all part of the charm that makes those old westerns endlessly entertaining.

It's amazing how these elements became trademarks of the genre, adding to the nostalgia and fun of watching them. 🌵🤠

[AviatorTom]

Too much time on your hands? Watching the MeTV channel?

To answer the question... yes, I noticed that... especially in the B/W really old westerns

[OtterMan68]

Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, Wanted: Dead or Alive...

[NathanDavis]

and you could always tell they had crossed the border... to Mexico side

everything turns anemic...

[exitseven]

yes and when they got punched it the face they never have any bruises.