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Tue 26 Oct, 2004 12:24 pm
Hi, I'm answering questions for the Marlboro quiz and would like to know if anyone has heard this reference before:
"When a cowboy brags that he's got more beaver than his friend, what's he talking about?"
I've found references to hats meaning that the more beaver it has, the better a hat it is. I also found a couple of sites talking about beaver money that was minted for a short while in the 1800's.
Has anyone heard this before or have any idea which one they may be referring to? Thanks!
Hi Terrio,
its a reference to money as you have already figured out.
http://www.onthisdayinoregon.com/02_15.html
Thanks, Don. That sure beats the answer I had!
But then, I know cowboys!
squin -- beaver pelts were also referred to as "hairy currency." try that one out on bpb and see how he likes it...
"Hairy currency"... Uh, I don't think I will. That would leave me wide open for a punchline.
hmm, it does seem like it could be money. Do you think it was used only in Oregon, or all around the west? I also found a reference to beards, but that one seems waay off. It seems like it may be something that they could still brag about nowadays though.
My question is: Does this contest end in 2005?
The answers have to be in on Dec 13, so these posts should stop real soon.
Hairy currency huh? I guess grandma was right....
"Don't put that money in your mouth!!! You don't know where it's been!!!"
Well, the winning team's answer on that question was a better hat.
Sounds okay to me. Good cowboy hats are made from felt, and the best felt comes from beaver. When they trapped beaver for the fur trade, they weren't sewing up the skins to make hats.
Other rodents' hair felts, too.
He knelt
Below the belt
And felt
The beaver's veldt
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