| February 28, 2003 |
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Stinking Badges
Few  pop culture phrases are destined to stand the test of time. They float into our consciousness, make us giggle the first few times we hear them, then gradually become annoying with repetition. When screenwriter B. Traven penned the line, "I don't have to show you any stinking badges" in Treasure of the Sierra Madre, it's doubtful he thought the phrase would become a lasting part of the American vernacular. This ingenious site seeks to document all instances of "stinking badges" in song, movies, television, or the written word. To begin, we recommend watching the original clip from Sierra Madre that catapulted the saying to fame. Armed with audio and video clips, you can see everyone from Beavis to Stone Cold Steve Austin offer their twist on the infamous exclamation. You can also read through the humorous annotated list to see just how popular this smelly phrase has become. If you're aware of a reference that isn't noted here, send Darryl an email and tell him exactly where he can find more "stinking badges." (in Reference) |
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