Johnny really has a love of older time periods, especially the 30's or so. On top of that, he was born in Kentucky and has some of that Southern influence from his relatives. He's a very modern guy (rock guitar player, lots of tattoos, ripped jeans) but often sneaks in certain slang words that we don't really hear any more. He has called Elizabeth Taylor a "broad", and he often greets a woman as "doll". Maybe it's just because I'm used to it from being a fan and hearing him speak a lot, but I don't take these words as insults-- I think they're his way of using an endearment. I really don't think he means any harm.
Other than the materialism of how much that ring must've cost
![Snowman Shocked [snow_shocked]](http://www.dsboards.com/SMF/Smileys/classic/snow_shocked.gif)
I'm kinda tickled that he'd wear something like that. His relationship with Amber is still pretty new to me, and he's usually so private that I am surprised (and kind of happy, actually) that he was so open about it during his China visit.
MB, maybe Amber will get that Barnabas ring, yet!
![Snowman Cheesy [snow_cheesy]](http://www.dsboards.com/SMF/Smileys/classic/snow_cheesy.gif)
(Or possibly one of his many skull rings that he wears).