I was digging around looking for an article I recalled and found it here: http://gunsmagazine.com/1962issues/G0262.pdf
IMO the points made are too true and still applicable today. The well-used language is to the point and will only hurt the feelings of those to which it applies. I really like the unit of measurement the author calls the "Hunters Yard".
"This unit has no precise linear dimension. Unlike the old English, which is pretty well pegged to a prosaic longitudinal of 36 inches, the Hunter's is remarkably resilient. It contracts and expands, depending upon the telling. This makes it an exceedingly versatile unit for the tall-tale teller."