The title says it all. I live in Central Texas, in a neighborhood very much like Hank's, believe that or not, the thing about stereotypes is that they are usually accurate. Some things have to be accepted and if you go through life rejecting reality, then you end up at the end disillusioned and needing Prozac.
That said, I dang sure hate that Fox canceled this great show, but I do believe that it is for the best, it had a great run, and I will treasure the re-runs forever. Hank is always to rock of common sense with Bill, Boomhauer, and my favorite, Dale Gribble (Rusty Shackleford) always running a muck. I often relate to Dale and find that he and Hank are my favorite characters with their interactions being priceless. Bill has his place, but not one of the ones I look forward to seeing, but they perfectly moderate him. The best thing about Bill is the voice actor who portrays him, Stephen Root. Mr. Root is probably one my favorite actors for his immense diversity in comedy, drama, and shear ability to transform himself. Mr. Root is certainly one of the most under-appreciated actors of our time, IMHO of course. Boomhauer, what else can you say about the guy, I love him. I can understand everything he says, mostly because I actually know a couple guys who talk almost like he does.
Peggy is actually pretty accurately portrayed, if satirized of course, as a kooked up house wife of her era. She actually totally reminds me of my mother-in-law who looks, talks, and even is as gullible as Peggy. Even my wife thinks so.
Bobby is also pretty much your typical mid 90's - 2000's adolescent boy in Texas. Wrapped up in games, electronics, and his endeavor to be a comedian are distractions that Bobby often presents frustration to his manly father. But the best thing to me is that in the end of whatever episode, Hank and Bobby prove their love for each other and Hank is always just as proud of him as any father would be.
Simply put, this was/is one of the best animated shows ever put in network television that I have seen. Is it stereotypical? Maybe. Is it accurately portrayed? I would certainly say so! I started with Beavis & Butthead and advanced to King of the Hill and ended up loving the latter much more than I would have imagined. I've watched a couple episodes of the "The Goode Family" and I cannot say that I am finding it all that great. I think it may be because it does not have any sense of reality to me because I cannot relate to it at all, whereas, in almost every episode of "King of the Hill" I find one or more plots, characters, or locations which remind me of something, or someone, I know. I'm often surprised at how accurate things are (citing laws, cities, and such). I think it is because Mike Judge is actually a resident of Texas and very proud to be just that, and as a native Texan, I am certainly glad he calls our great state his home!
Going back to Jennifer F. review, it is her opinion and she is definitely entitled to it, but i think she missed the whole idea of the sitcom. It is about a well grounded family man doing his best to keep all of his wild southern friends and family on the right track, each episode ended with a great morale lesson and was usually heavy on the importance of family and friends. So what if it seems "stereotypical", there are reasons for stereotypes. Somewhere, right now, there is actually a guy named "Bubba" putting mud tires and lift kit on his 1984 Ford F-150 while he drinks a Budwieser and waves the Confederate Flag in front of his trailer. Stereotype? Yes. Is it truthful? You'd be fooling yourself if you didn't think so!
All in all, thank-you Mike Judge for a great 13 season ride! I will purchase all the DVD's and treasure them for sure.
Now that I have vented for a little bit, I am going to go out and help my Uncle Bubba get them lifts put on that truck while I sneak one of his beers from his Styrofoam cooler!
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