is Texas really that cold and cruel as depicted in movies of the Coen brothers, the novels of Cormac Mccarthy and the movie Hell or High Water? (linux.community)

submitted 8 months ago by vestmoria@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/844237

I've never been that far to the south but lately I've been reading and watching those novels and movies.

The prevalent idea is: in this world (Texas?) you are alone, nobody gives a cr*p about you, do not trust anyone because they'll take advantage of you, ridicule and mock you. The world (or maybe only Texas?) is an inhospitable, inhuman, Darwinist place.

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[-] MossyFeathers@pawb.social 14 points 8 months ago

Absolutely not lol. Firstly, you're assuming that Texas, a state literally larger than France, has one, singular culture. Secondly, just no. Listen, Texas has a lot of problems. There are a lot of assholes in Texas. However, being unable to trust anyone is not one of those problems.

[-] CptEnder@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago

Hell or High Water is a pretty accurate depiction of how shittily our government treats our vets I'd say though. The small town struggles of everything that isn't owned by 3 corporations closing is pretty realistic too. Just needed more meth/heroin to be authentic.

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