Every young boy wants to be a cowboy at some point or in some way. It doesn't matter if they're Texas-born and bred, or... not. And there's plenty there that would be a good model for today's generation. I've always been partial to the image of the strong, silent cowboy, straight-talking when there's occasion to open his mouth. That said, there's also some distinctive cowboy-isms that I've come across that I'm always excited to use appropriately - to elicit a smile or chuckle, and reinforce my meager cowboy bona fides.
Here's my top three:
