Mcanally Flats
Tales of McAnally Flats: Steel Fists, Firecrackers, and Boxcar Adventures
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McAnally Flats, McAnally Flats
Refers to the location "McAnally Flats."
Barbecued ribs and clap recaps
Describes the atmosphere with references to food and entertainment.
They kick your ass and tip their hats
Suggests a tough, respectful community where people can be both aggressive and courteous.
I told you don't go fuck with them boys
Warns against messing with the residents of McAnally Flats.
In McAnally Flats
Reiteration of the location's name.
Jackie Glbert come from Tucky-ho
Introduces a character named Jackie Gilbert and his tough nature.
He'd knock your ass out and then he'd go
Highlights his capability for violence followed by detachment.
Barrel-wheel his airplane over Island Home
Describes an eccentric action involving flying an airplane over an area named "Island Home."
He had fists of steel and heart of chrome
Metaphorical description of his physical and emotional strength.
Ol' Big George couldn't read or write
Introduces "Ol' Big George," highlighting his lack of education but peculiar habits.
He ate firecrackers, fell asleep at red lights
Portrays his risky behavior and a reckless lifestyle.
Good as gold and ready to fight
Despite his shortcomings, he's described as a reliable and ready fighter.
'Til Ol' Boxcar jumped out of a stack of tires that night
Introduces conflict with the mention of "Ol' Boxcar" emerging from an unexpected place, leading to a confrontation.
McAnally Flats, McAnally Flats
Repetition of warnings and descriptions about the toughness of McAnally Flats' residents.
Barbecued ribs and clap recaps
-They kick your ass and tip their hats
-I told you don't go fuck with them boys
-In McAnally Flats
-Crazy Ronnie wound up on Pork Chop Hill
Introduces "Crazy Ronnie" and his antics on "Pork Chop Hill."
Shootin' dice, hootin' like a whippoorwill
Describes his behavior of gambling and making loud noises.
'Til he fell down 15 stairs square on his ass
Illustrates a mishap leading to an injury.
And Leonard drug him out of McAnally Flats
Someone named Leonard helps Ronnie out of McAnally Flats after the accident.
McAnally Flats, McAnally Flats
Reiteration of the warning and descriptions of McAnally Flats.
Barbecued ribs and clap recaps
-They kick your ass and tip their hats
-I told you don't mess with them boys
-In McAnally Flats
-Now, Boxcar Johnson got his nickname
Explains the origin of a character's nickname, Boxcar Johnson, due to theft.
Stealing Post Toasties off a railroad train
Details a specific theft incident involving breakfast cereal.
He fell through the roof and landed on his back
Describes a mishap that led to Boxcar Johnson's capture.
They busted him down there in McAnally Flats
Concludes with his capture within McAnally Flats.
McAnally Flats, McAnally Flats
Repetition of the warning and descriptions of McAnally Flats.
Barbecued ribs and clap recaps
-They kick your ass and tip their hats
-You don't mess with them boys
-In McAnally Flats
-Now, Old Grubby, he was tuff as Leroy White
Introduces a character, "Old Grubby," emphasizing his toughness.
Bobby kissed Grubby on his bald head one night
Describes a peculiar interaction involving affection towards Grubby.
My Uncle, Knox's daddy, made up these tales
Claims the origin of these tales about McAnally Flats.
They're better than Huck Finn or Herman's white whale
Compares the stories to famous literary works, suggesting their quality.
McAnally Flats, McAnally Flats
Repeated cautionary notes about McAnally Flats' residents.
Barbecued ribs and clap recaps
-They kick your ass and tip their hats
-You don't mess with them boys
-In McAnally Flats
-McAnally Flats, McAnally Flats
Final reinforcement of the advice to avoid trouble in McAnally Flats.
You don't mess with them boys
-In McAnally Flats
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