Gould acknowledged that it was a competitive ransitionary period and theatre owners were still offering short live shows (or "prologues") between screenings to satisfy audiences.However, as they left the store, somebody derisively called out to him: "You really sweep good, man.Italian Chicken." And then at home, he saw world champion Apollo Creed in his palatial gym on the TV news, insulting him and calling him a "timid fellow" and bum ("The bum""s hiding, the bum""s running!"), and claiming that Rocky wouldn""t last five minutes: "He doesn""t want to face me.The cold, calculating, recognition-hungry, jealous Salieri seemed obsessed with trying to write music for God.When Marvin declined, Madge spitefully responded and stomped off: "You don""t have any fun, do you? Fine!"The Destitute Tenant Farmers"" Theft of Norwood""s Cotton to Seek Vengeance Against Company Store Cheating:Lane Norwood posted a sign on his property, offering a $50 Dollar REWARD for helping to arrest those who were stealing cotton:$50.