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The Slice: Let’s kick off your Monday with Bonanza of personality traits
What’s your TV western personality profile?
Here’s a list designed to help you find out. And feel free to assign profiles to friends and family. Trust me, they’ll love it.
Ben: You are steady and honest but your wives don’t live long.
Little Joe: You crack yourself up.
Hoss: Strong, moral and somewhat easily duped.
Adam: Dependable but a little smug.
Hop Sing: Hard working but sometimes baffled by Americans.
Jarrod: A bit of a dandy.
Nick: Erratic, angry all the time.
Heath: Good-hearted, tight pants.
Audra: Beautiful but boring.
Victoria: Elegant and classy.
Silas: You spend a lot of time being told what to do by white people.
Matt: Strong, brave, determined.
Doc: Irascible but dedicated.
Kitty: Even tempered, good manager.
Festus: A little rough around the edges, but reliable.
Chester: You limp but it does not define you.
Lucas: You just want to live in peace but trouble always seems to find you.
Mark: You are a well-intentioned kid.
Micah: A little crotchety, nearing retirement.
Palladin: You read newspapers and possess carnal appetites.
Hey Boy: You actually have a real name, but no one seems to realize that.
Rowdy: A bit of a complainer.
Wishbone: You mutter a lot because you are underappreciated.
Mr. Favor: Not known for your sense of humor.
Trampas: People take you for granted.
Al Swearengen: You are known for your colorful vernacular.
Reese: You always sound like you are hoarse from yelling.
Big Swede: You share this nickname with 200 other guys in Spokane.
Manolito: Known for your winning smile.
Wrangler Jane: You are in a love with a decent guy who is a bit of a dope.
Today’s Slice question: Does the approach of 2015 make you wish you could call a time-out?