Although this expression is almost obsolete, there are some people out there that still hold it dear to their heart. They use it when people confide in them, when they are seeking the truth. Some people will hold up two fingers to suggest they are sincere--that it is in fact a scout's honor and there is no need for worry. Everything will be okay.
I asked some hip urban people about the whole notion of scout's honor and its role in our society. One hip young man asked: "What is scout's honor, biatch? Now get out of my way...can't you see I am riding this skateboard?" One cool woman who was down with the times said: "I think scout's honor has been replaced with...just get to the point, asshole. I think people just want the truth and they want it real fast. This idea of honor doesn't exist...it's basically like this...just don't lie to me, mother fucker or I'll have your ass."
Scout's honor is clearly a thing of the past in most major American cities. The small number of people that use it are in essence a dying breed. They harbor this idea of honor inside themselves, hoping that honor and dignity and good old-fashioned values can still exist in our society. Well, fuck that shit.
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