Another thing to note is in the 80s and 90s many sitcoms had a Home Defense episode (commonly a break-in was the foil) and all of them the fearful wife won at the end and the gun was returned to the shop with the acknowledgment that having a gun was a stupid macho thing, and you’re better off without one.
I was really impressed to see this, so much so that I turned to my wife and said, “He’s absolutely right to teach his kid about the gun.” Of course Mommy had to come in and be the obligatory hoplophobe, but I think most of the audience sided with Donny’s character.
Jeff, are you saying that Donnie actually served in the military?
Uncle Pays the Bills Again
We say more dumb shit before noon than most people say all day.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:01 am
I don’t know if he has any influence on the writing but Tom Selleck is a multiple alum of Gunsite.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:12 am
If Sgt Carwood Lipton explains gun safety to you, you’d best heed. He has Captain Speirs’ ear.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Remember this when people say that celebrity NRA board members are no good. You can all thank Tom for this.
February 17th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Another thing to note is in the 80s and 90s many sitcoms had a Home Defense episode (commonly a break-in was the foil) and all of them the fearful wife won at the end and the gun was returned to the shop with the acknowledgment that having a gun was a stupid macho thing, and you’re better off without one.
They’ve lost prime time, they’ve lost the war!
February 17th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
I have to say I’ve always liked Donnie better than his jackass of a brother.
February 17th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
His brother saved us from 9/12 and 9/13. Marky Mark don’t play.
February 17th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Well done. And about time.
February 18th, 2012 at 10:42 am
I have to admit I liked this segment! I also liked how he handled his wife. Now take the boy to the range!
February 18th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Well, that is better that some. Although the eye rolling was a bit much.
February 18th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
I was really impressed to see this, so much so that I turned to my wife and said, “He’s absolutely right to teach his kid about the gun.” Of course Mommy had to come in and be the obligatory hoplophobe, but I think most of the audience sided with Donny’s character.
Jeff, are you saying that Donnie actually served in the military?