Unbelievably Macho Stories About Davy Crockett
Many of the stories about Davy Crockett (1786-1836) are wrapped up in myth and masculinity, much of which was propagated by Crockett’s own hand. He wrote an autobiography, aptly titled A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of the State of Tennessee, which detailed – and perhaps embellished – life on the American frontier.
Davy Crockett’s stories became wrapped up in the frontier, manliness, and American strength, promoting a sense of machismo that contrasts heavily with its modern conception. As a frontiersman, soldier, and politician, Davy Crockett achieved folk hero status soon after his passing in 1836, and his reputation continued to grow throughout the 20th century.
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@Davepool-hs7vr
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Growing up, people sang Davy Crockett to me because my name is David.
@renasauceman
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
of course an American hero is a elementary school dropout. sounds about right.
runoff of the world…
@KeithGreenan-z2v
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
The indians did not want their land taken but it was a losing fight
@ZeusAmun-pt9dc
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
And Davey turned to the crowd of people in Memphis and said
"Y'all can go to Hell, I'm going to Texas"
He would be dead within the month
@ZeusAmun-pt9dc
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Bears actually did go extenct in the South East
@ZeusAmun-pt9dc
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Greenest State in the land of the free
@Savanah-59230
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
I think davy xrockett might be a great story teller
@debbylou5729
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Crockett argued against the democrats…Jackson, about the immorality of the planned Trail of Tears. The result? A smear campaign. Sound like something you’ve heard before?
@davidhubach5528
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
i heard davy was attacked by a mt lion north of austin on the way to the alamo , he killed it with a knife , davy was probably a bad ass
@Daria_Morgandorfer.
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Haha Davy Crockett is one of my ancestors..and I'm also native American so I guess poetic justice..oh yeah I'm also a Texan lol😅
@BronzeSista
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Davy crockett owned 2 slaves in Tennessee.
@groverearp2600
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
test
@wescrockett3915
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Old Davy and his legends! His sneezes were also legendary, he blew a polar bear right back to the North Pole once after sneezing. Still runs in the family, along with his rebellious streak.
@F8...
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
I feel like Davy was the last great American in politics
@Laurel-yp4ri
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
I love Davy Crockett! What a legend
@adrianortiz7433
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Upright citizens brigade ❤
@Eazy-ERyder
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Davey…Davey Crockett! God I love this legendary Prarie titan. King of the old OLD West. The Buck-skinned pioneer. No man he couldn't whip.
@lnnotes
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Wasn't he recorded having a hatred of fur hats?
@HailSchmitler-wz1wk
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Voice too douchy, can’t listen
@cathysheahan7036
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
How is copying his opponent's speech macho? That's called being a dick, not macho.
@robertfink6193
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
You didn't point out that he didn't like the name Davy Crockett. He preferred David Crockett.
@ashez2ashes
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Poor Polly.
@natetendencia
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
"Crockett? The great bear killer? Excellent!"
– Gen. Sta Anna from the movie The Alamo (2004)
@drrocketman7794
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
There's another Davy Crockett song by They Might Be Giants
@jairoquintero5613
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
I live in Crockett, Texas Named after this mad dog of a man. LOL
@davidmcmahon4633
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
How about doing one on the actor Sabu? Left Hollywood to become a tailgunner in WW2 and awarded some medals for bravery.
@mangot589
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Daniel Boone and Kit Carson were pretty bad ass too.
@1978oiram29
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Davy Crockett 2024. I'd still vote for him over joe biden.
@giraffesinc.2193
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
LOVE this narrator!!! Please take over Weird History Food (PLEASE)!
@drok7461
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Many years ago while in college in Chattanooga, TN one of my dorm mates surname was Crockett. He claimed to be a direct descendant of Davy Crockett. 🤔
@drok7461
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
I wasn't aware Fess Parker played Crockett. I do remember him as Daniel Boone
@garycarpenter6433
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
I'd love to know more about weddings from the Wild West, Victorian and American Indian weddings
@daviddoherty2841
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
The pic of Fess Parker I saw in a T.V. series as Daniel Boone,
@ivanconnolly7332
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Found hiding in the Alamo?, not a hero!.
@ANAMaria-lj8lq
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Hello Weird History, I think you should do a video about Banffy Castle, it has a sad and amazing history
@Joshua-uw7wm
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
Famous almost last words : "y'all can go to Hell I'm going to Texas" – Davey Crockett
@Joshua-uw7wm
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 am
I love Billy Bob Thornton in the Alamo as Crockett. I grew up here in Tennessee admiring Crockett
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