We’re not nearly as violent as the westerns.
Meaning of the quote
The quote by Moe Howard, an American actor, suggests that real life is not as violent as the movies about the Wild West. He is saying that in reality, people are not as aggressive or dangerous as the characters shown in western films. The quote implies that Hollywood often makes violence seem more common or extreme than it is in everyday life.
About Moe Howard
Moe Howard, best known as the leader and straight man of the Three Stooges, was an American comedian and actor who found fame in vaudeville and motion pictures. His distinctive bowl-cut hairstyle was the result of a childhood mishap where he cut off his curls with a pair of scissors.
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