Does Legendary Moonshiner Popcorn Suttons grave actually say F**k you?
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Why was popcorn Sutton buried twice and does his grave marker actually say...Popcorn said F**k you?
Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton (October 5, 1946 - March 16, 2009) was an American Appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger.
Sutton died by his own hand by carbon monoxide poisoning in March 2009, aged 62, rather than report to federal prison after being convicted of offenses related to moonshining and illegal firearm possession. Since his death, a new company and associated whiskey brand have been named after him.
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I took our son on a vacation to Maggie Valley, and we met Popcorn at a restaurant. After he ate his lunch, he took our son on a ride in his truck. We took pictures and he was very nice to us. I followed them to his store and yes, you name it, it was there. He said he wrote a book and wanted to know if we would buy one. Of course we did. That is when we found out he was a Moonshiner. Our son and Popcorn got along well, and we have often mention him. Our son asked where he lived, and Popcorn said somewhere in the mountains and they both laughed. Our son still has his book and has shown it to friends.
Popcorn lived as he grew up. He did what he thought was right. No criminal in my book
I think he was just a man that did what he knew what to do. A simple person and the government wanted to show their strength. I admired the will he showed. I would go as far to say the government murdered him. Id love to see more on this. Thank you Heather
The government were going to jail him and he didn't want to go in because they told him he couldn't keep grape soda by his bed. He was diabetic and his sugar would bottom out in the middle of the night while he was sleeping. He ended up "opting out" in his car via carbon-monoxide poisoning.
The government destroys everything they touch.
@@sherrilee230 except it's still illegal
Popcorn Sutton was a true American and should be considered a national treasure. We could surely use more people like him nowadays, God bless him and may he rest in peace.
Popcorn was a damn saint compared to the ones in the government that say otherwise.
Not long after he commited suicide they legalized moonshine down here in n.c. what a shame! He just did what he knew.
Popcorn was a icon !!!God bless his soul
Popcorn was a true Appalachian hero to many, including me, for in the true pioneer spirit, he did what he loved doing and did it without asking or caring what the government or anyone else thought. RIP Popcorn! Thanks Heather!
WOW! What an interesting story about this man!!! I believe the government just had "to stick their nose where it didn't belong." This is similar to the story of the federal government raiding the farm of an Amish farmer not long ago. Thank you so much for this great piece of research Heather.
The government should've left popcorn alone. But, too many Leo's wanted that feather in their cap meaning they wanted to be able to say that they took down Popcorn Sutton.
Popcorn reminds me alot of my dad. RIP dad and RIP Popcorn!
Popcorn Sutton an legend in his own time, & i can"t believe anyone in N American never heard of him, the man forgot more about running shine than most will ever know He was his own man with his own laws & rights for himself RIP
He was a character! My uncle in WV was a moonshiner. Pretty common in Appalachia.
That was awesome! Heather & Leo I enjoyed it!
Wow! I lived in Oak Ridge, Tn. late 1970’s and knew an agent that searched for moonshiners in the hills 😩. A shame, they just had to make a living. Thank you for all your hard work and research. Very interesting ‼️
I watched the documentary on him here on TH-cam. The guy was as sharp as a whip! I'd love to have met him. Thanxs for this upload!
Thanks for the great video
Rest in peace Mr. Sutton. We miss your videos
I loved Popcorn!! He was a treat.
I am a Tennessean. He is a legend to us old folks.
Popcorn should be here today, the law just had to bother him even though he never sold shine to a single person who didn't ask him for it !! Popcorn's legacy will live on forever and I'm sad he's gone he was still young and he had a great wife who loved then and still loves him today she will keep his legacy alive as long as she lives and in death they'll be back together!!!
Watched a doco on Popcorn, a fair amount of People I have talked to in Australia know who Popcorn is keep up the great work loving the Story’s cheers Mick Australia
Thank ya'll for this story.
On the TV series about moonshiner's, they often showed video clips of Popcorn, and mentioned him often.
He seemed like a good guy to know but also seemed like a gruff old ba$tard if you got in the way of what he was doing. Usually involving making moonshine and the law trying to make him stop. An unforgettable character.
Thank ya'll again for bringing these stories to us. God bless ya'll and stay safe out there on the road.
My great grandpa made moonshine. My grandma her father, my daddy's grandpa. He sold it to a judge for his wife.
We'll have a drink up yonder! Our Lord turned water into wine and I wonder what He'd say if He was here in flesh now about this? Popcorn did what he could / had to do to survive. I don't believe he hurt anyone. I hope to see him again, R.I.P. Popcorn!
You can find plenty of moonshiners in Rayburn county North Georgia. Many people my age group that were raised up in the mountains learn how to tend a moonshine still before they made it to the 6th grade in School.
Popcorn is a legend in his time i use to take care of a moonshiner and boy did she have some stories to tell before she passed and i can tell you this man knew how to make it and yes i would like you to see his grave and mote info if possible.
Popcorn Sutton The Legend
I love him and his last documentary ❤
Great video
How much alcohol has the USA distributed that has lead to deaths on the American highways and biways of America
I don't think he was a criminal, he lived life on his own terms. I'll bet he was quite a character and probably would have been fun to know. Thanks for telling his story.
I would like to ask if you have ever done a video around or near Hadley, KY, or is there anything interesting or significant in that area? I have mentioned that my great-grandmother was born there and it would be of interest to me.
Being a man that had moonshiners in my family, and know why they did what they did, I would say Popcorn is neither a hero or a villain. He was a man that did what he needed to do to feed his family.... I say let his bones rest and if there is a judgement to be made, only God knows for sure why any of us do what we do and what is in our hearts.
Hello ❤❤Leo and Heather 🎉😊 this man was hilarious 😂😂😂
I always had a fascination with the story of Popcorn Sutton. A man who made his own way in life.
Good Story!👍
Thanks for sharing this 😊
Good Morning.
Thanks for watching
thanks 4 the story u told it so well
Hello Leo and Heather
Hero.
I wonder if you guys have ever considered doing one on Hasil Adkins?
Ich bin zufällig auf dieses Video gestossen. Ich wohne in Europa, in der Schweiz. Diese Geschichte berührt mich sehr, weil auch mein Grossvater ein Moonshiner war, wie viele auch hier in Europa.
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Great story Heather!
Thank you!!
As an American my opinion is that Popcorn is an Absolute American Legend !!!
I saw the original video on PBS about 40 years ago. How good is his moon,...four or five fights a pint.
Popcorn was a good ole boy. He is a Legend ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Popcorn said "F#ck you!"
My dad is a retired engineer. He makes his own stuff and gives it away and never sells it
Popcorns just a joker seeing his four life ideas . He sure was thinking it was his right to not only make liqueur but do it as the best that can be made
Great story!
Thank you!
hero
The government didn’t get their cut that’s why he got in trouble.
To me for what it's worth. The man is a legend that is greatly missed RIP. Legend
If you catch the heads, then pitch them and catch the hearts, it perfectly safe.
Yes i believe so
i would say contact mark or digger, and maybe they can get you access to his grave to film,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Popcorn wasn't a criminal or even a hero. He's a freakin legend
He's better than corn pop for sure
Rye whiskey rye whiskey don't let me down.
He is at rest on his land . Rip pop
He was just an plain old guy trying to make a living
I think he did what he wanted. Just as putting that on his marker. Only God can judge him.
LOL Ohhhh so the man made hooch....so what LOL The so-called law always has to pick on someone.
I burnt my rice. Rosemary and Ginger!
All alcohol can kill you.
you should do more research on liquor and youlle see all the myths
I think the government should let people alone I don't think he was a criminal at all the only thing I didn't care for was him committing suicide as someone in the EMS service I have dealt with suicide and its hard on the family that's just my opinion though
I think Popcorn was just a man trying to make a living. He had the gift of making Moonshine, the Gov. was just mad because they did not get their share. It is just sad that he made his life an open book and trusted people. People that drink Moonshine trust the ones that make it and take a chance when drinking it.
Definitely a legend not a crim xxx
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They should have left him alone