Because I have humble Midwest roots, I searched for a film this week that was a true representation of what that means.
There's a lot out there - so I just watched Over the Top instead.
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-PsyCSb.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-n3bYJE.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-QZezAi.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-llYSsI.jpeg)
When you're learning how to be a father and struggling to build a dream, that usually costs money. Thankfully, there's a arm wrestling competition - winner gets $100,000 AND a brand new truck. Its a big enough deal where there's a hefty prize, but niche enough to ensure truckers flock from everywhere to join.
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-39zKrL.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-QWqfHD.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-IvkeL9.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-SssN1J.jpeg)
Solid reasoning so far.
You can also tell his classic '80s villain - rich white guy, red faced yelling about business in his crisp white shirt. This is a standard if you're playing 80s Movie Bingo.
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-LWy9hA.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-Cfe8Zg.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-Pwy9O2.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-3Th0CY.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-8gPY_D.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-cZXxl8.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-aM1mH9.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-lonjce.png)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-E7Xz3L.jpeg)
Straining....
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-UNhtwF.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-5LUItl.jpeg)
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-MiwQXO.jpeg)
And in case this movie wasn't enough for you to feel good about yourself and your own life decisions, you can always play Over the Top: The Home Game...
![OVER THE TOP (1987) OVER THE TOP (1987)](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/102/1021584/over-the-top-1987-L-qW0E8o.jpeg)
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