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John Wayne Once Tore a College Professor to Shreds Over the Definition of a Hero – My Blog

Longtime fans of movie star John Wayne recognize him for playing the hero in his Western and war movies. Therefore, he took the character that he developed and the moral compass behind him very seriously. Wayne once got into an argument with a college professor, who he absolutely tore apart over the definition of a hero.

John Wayne made ‘The Alamo’ as a hero passion project
Hero movie star John Wayne in a black-and-white picture wearing a Western jacket with tassels.John Wayne | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Wayne put plenty of hard work into getting The Alamo made. He starred as Col. Davy Crockett, but the film also marked his directorial feature debut. However, the movie star had a difficult time getting the movie made because of the monumental budget that it would take to complete. Wayne also saw the movie as a piece about what it means to be a hero and he didn’t want outside voices tampering with that.

As a result, the actor and producer Robert Fellows joined forces to form their own production company named Batjac. Wayne didn’t initially want to star in the movie, but it made financiers more comfortable knowing that he would bring some level of box office draw. Additionally, he invested $1.5 million of his own cash to fund his efforts.
John Wayne argued over a hero definition with a college professor
According to an interview with The Saturday Evening Post, Wayne talked about some of the disagreements that he had over the course of his career. He often charmed most of those who crossed his path, but he had no problem speaking his mind against those he disagreed with. In this case, Wayne slammed Professor Herman Finer from the University of Chicago on a television forum.
“We were talking about the picture and the definition of a hero,” Wayne said. “And this professor started right out twisting words around in my mouth, and he tried to say that all the good traditions were just legends. And he said that he was afraid to let his wife and daughter go out on the streets of Chicago, and if he didn’t know that he had the Social Security thing, he wouldn’t know what he’d do.”
Wayne initially held his tongue, but when the mics turned off, he went off on Professor Finer.
“You miserable little so and so,” Wayne recalled with his fists clenched. “The people who developed Chicago didn’t know whether they were going to be alive the next day, or whether their kids would be chopped up by Indians, or whether they could raise enough food and develop this place for you. And now you’re whining, sitting in your easy chair over at that university and teaching kids this philosophy?”
The actor’s outburst shocked the professor, who didn’t respond.
He took his notion of patriotism seriously
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Wayne had plenty of negative press over his time as a movie star, but condemning his idea of a hero is not something he would accept. This also extended to his patriotism, which he always took very seriously. The actor earned criticisms for not serving in World War II, as many notable Hollywood stars did at the time. However, this only further fueled him to serve America in his own way.
In fact, Wayne not serving in the war ultimately defined him as a major star in Hollywood. Many of the leading men were fighting in the war, which left the Western star as one of the few still hanging around to star in feature films.

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Look closer, the photographer was not expecting this photo

For most couples, their wedding day is the happiest day of their lives.

A wedding is a celebration of love between two people who choose to spend their lives together. It marks the start of a new journey filled with shared experiences, personal growth, and mutual support.

A wedding is a happy time for the whole family to come together. From saying vows to sharing the first dance, weddings are full of special moments that create lasting memories. These memories are cherished by the couple and their loved ones for years.

When planning their wedding, couples carefully consider every detail to make sure it’s perfect. From choosing the venue to picking the décor and theme, weddings show the couple’s unique love story.

However, in trying to give their guests a unique experience, some couples do strange things. Whether they regret it when they look back at their wedding photos years later, we don’t know. But we do know that some weddings are so awkward they make us question the bride and groom’s sanity, while others are so fun they make us smile.

Check out the video below to see some of the most interesting weddings you’ve ever seen.

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at horrific body shaming comments on viral pictures with incredible response

Sydney Sweeney has posted an Instagram video which included body shaming comments

Sydney Sweeney has hit back at horrific body shaming comments she’s received online with an incredible response.

For famous faces, social media can be an extremely toxic place, and it’s why we’ve seen some celebrities reduce their online presence as a result.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has become the subject of body shaming comments in recent times, and she responded to these on Instagram in the best possible way.

The actor posted a shot clip that began with screenshots of a bunch of body shaming comments she’s received online, including some calling her ‘quite frumpy’, ‘very chunky’ and ‘tubby’.

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After many screenshots of horrible comments were shown on screen, the video cut to Sweeney in her training gear at the gym.

The video cut to a sign that said ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ as Sweeney worked hard with a trainer, struck a punching bag and even flipped a large tire in what looked like an extremely intense workout.

Many have flocked to the comments section of the Instagram video to praise Sweeney for her response to the trolls.

“I will never understand the hate in people‘s hearts when it comes to leaving comments like this,” one person commented.

A second added: “Ngl why do people feel entitled to talk about someone’s body specially someone you don’t personally know,” while a third remarked: “No one has the right or reason to make comments on anyones body, ever.”

Meanwhile, Lili Reinhart penned: “It’s always wild to see people publicly out themselves as pieces of shit with comments like that. You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring.”

The video actually concluded with the name ‘Christy Martin’ being shown on the screen, which is a nod to Sweeney’s upcoming biopic where she plays a famed female boxer.

Boxing fans will likely know Martin is a is a former professional boxer who earned herself the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.

Sweeney has spoken previously about her process of getting into her movie character, telling The Los Angeles Times in March that she’s a ‘very hands-on collaborator’.

“I like being able to give ideas, be a part of it, help come up with solutions. It just changes the whole process,” she said.

Sweeney continued: “It’s so hard for me now to be on a set and not be able to help in any type of way and be able to take action. And being able to actually have a voice and have a valued opinion—it means so much.”

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‘Australia’s most sexually active woman’ reveals outrageous bedroom goal for 2025

A woman who has been dubbed the “most sexually active woman” in Australia has set her sights on a big goal for 2025.

You’ve probably heard of Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips attempting to break outrageous records in the bedroom – and Annie Knight has now thrown her hat into the ring too.

“When I watched that clip of Lily crying and everyone was saying, ‘Oh my god, this poor girl,’ I just thought, well, she’s been getting railed all day by 100 different guys… imagine putting your body through that,” Knight told Metro.

“Yes, it’s emotionally taxing, but isn’t that like any job?” she added. “Everyone has moments where they’re like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore.’ You do get really stressed. She’d be exhausted; her body would be exhausted. When you’re tired, your emotions are high.”

Knight also noted that some of the men involved in Phillips’ session were reportedly rude to her, emphasizing that dealing with negativity can be challenging in any profession.

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