 In Doppelgängland, Xander says, “So we charge in, much in the style of John Wayne?” referencing the actor John Wayne (1907-1979) who was most famous for his roles in western and war movies. Wayne was also referenced in the episode The Initiative, when Buffy called Riley “John Wayne”. |
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July 1st, 2005 at 5:22 am
And John Wayne was not just a cowboy or soldier, but a particularly powerful cultural icon. In his day, generations of men and boys learned how to be a man by watching him. Apparently after his day too.
(Can’t say I think Wayne was such a good role model, though, all things considered. I think at least one American president wanted too much to emulate him.)