For cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo fans worldwide. Today we define those dressed in Western clothing as cowboys or cowgirls whether they have ever been on a horse or not. This is especially true when applied to country singers and entertainers and those who wear western wear as part of their personality or for special events. Actual cowboys in general tend to value personal honesty and have derisive expressions for individuals who adopt cowboy mannerisms as a fashion pose without any actual understanding of the culture. For example, a "drugstore cowboy" means someone who wears the clothing but cannot actually ride anything but the stool of the drugstore soda fountain or, in modern times, a bar stool. The phrase, "all hat and no cattle," is used to describe someone (usually male) who boasts about himself, far in excess of any actual accomplishments. The word "dude" indicates an individual unfamiliar with cowboy culture, especially one who is trying to pretend otherwise. Join the cowboy culture and share your thoughts about rodeo, horses, cattle, boots, hats and everything else cowboy.

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