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John32070 · 04-12-2002, 08:39 AM

First off, does anyone honestly talk like Boomhower? Whenever I hear him speak it reminds me of Mushmouth from Fat Albert because I can't imagine anyone speaking that way. And second, as smart as Dale thinks he is, why can't he see his son isn't really his? Of course until Hank pointed it out to Peggy she never made the connection either. Still one of the best shows on tv I'll tell you what.

ClesStahn · 04-20-2003, 06:03 PM

No, I don't find it offensive, Hank represents morality and common sense most of the time. I love it when he screws up that idiot "twig-boy's" plans or whatever. That guy on the pilot that tries to take Bobby away and tries to get a druggy working at Strickland Propane later in the series. Jeez, I can't STAND people like that.

I just hope northern people don't think all Texans are like Hank and Co.

felicitylen · 04-23-2003, 02:09 PM

I dont find it offensive at all....Believe me there are some people who do have that country talk.

Bobby is god!!!
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tom shaw · 05-01-2003, 09:10 PM

No, I dont find it offensive at all....Its all in fun, and if we cant poke fun at each other its a sad state of affairs...I think alot of people are over sensitive...Now days you cant make fun of anyone, or anything with out offending someone.......By the way I sell propane for a living (No joke), and boy just think all the times I get called "Hank".........

Junichiro · 06-01-2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tom shaw

No, I dont find it offensive at all....Its all in fun, and if we cant poke fun at each other its a sad state of affairs...I think alot of people are over sensitive...Now days you cant make fun of anyone, or anything with out offending someone.......By the way I sell propane for a living (No joke), and boy just think all the times I get called "Hank".........

My god - a REAL propane salesman?!?!?!?!? Too much!

I'm from Texas and find it uncanny that they nailed so many stereotypes right on the head. Not offensive, just funny as hell.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-01-2006, 02:14 PM

I live in Texas, and I don't find it offensive at all. Like someone above me said, it's all in good fun. And there REALLY ARE people that talk/act like that here lol!

snl 70s show fan · 06-04-2006, 07:52 PM

i dont live in texas anymore but as a former texan i can say that i dont find it offensive and like pretty in pink said its all in good fun if anything it makes texans look good i mena hank and his family are basic goodherted down to earth people who are loyal to there friends just like some of my friends back there

teddybare · 06-06-2006, 10:59 AM

Absolutely not offensive Hank is a very proud Texan and so is his family even Bill and Boomhauer are proud of Texas.Hate to burst your bubble but here in Virginia my 17 yr old nephew knows a guy that pumps gas at a gas station that when he talks sounds like Boomhauer if you practice some its not as hard a voice to do as it seems

CAUSE BDAWG RULES

Ive also known some ppl bout as dumb as Dale

Junichiro · 06-06-2006, 12:09 PM

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Ive also known some ppl bout as dumb as Dale

Actually Dale is highly intelligent, just paranoid. I suggest you buy the DVDs of seasons one through six (as I have) and review...

teddybare · 06-06-2006, 12:21 PM

Well that may be so but he has no Common Sense His wife cheated on him 14 yrs even has a son by John Redcorn who she passes off a Dales son even though he looks exactly like John Redcorn and he never figured out about Nancys affair hell even Bill and Bobby new bout that. Plenty of book learning but no Common Sense is why he acts like an idiot I mean the man was scared of a ventriloquist dummy enough he put it in a wood chipper he's an idiot

Junichiro · 06-06-2006, 12:55 PM

Did you ever stop to think for one moment that Dale might know about Nancy and John, and he keeps his mouth shut because he loves Joseph and Nancy so much? You are confusing paranoia with idiocy (my how surprising). "Book Learning" as you put it, would seem to be at a premium. Texas has a fine public school system - perhaps a move would be in order.

teddybare · 06-07-2006, 10:23 AM

We both enjoy KOTH we have our favorite characters and least favorite ones but we both need to treat each other with respect here because you can be banned for arguing flaming fighting etc and I know neither of us want that to happen so lets just agree to disagree and lets move on

Thank You and Have a nice day

Junichiro · 06-08-2006, 12:57 PM

I hardly see how having a debate, ie: pointing out the flaws in another's "theories" denotes fighting, flaming, etc. Someone needs to grow some skin. I'm here to discuss, not fuss.

TheLandfordLunchBox · 01-09-2007, 06:26 PM

i don't think it's offensive. It's just a cartoon.

04-12-2002, 08:39 AM	#1
John32070 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 29	Is this show insultive to Texans? First off, does anyone honestly talk like Boomhower? Whenever I hear him speak it reminds me of Mushmouth from Fat Albert because I can't imagine anyone speaking that way. And second, as smart as Dale thinks he is, why can't he see his son isn't really his? Of course until Hank pointed it out to Peggy she never made the connection either. Still one of the best shows on tv I'll tell you what.

04-23-2003, 02:09 PM	#3
felicitylen Keep Austin WEIRD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2003 Location: Hook 'em Horns Posts: 1,606	I dont find it offensive at all....Believe me there are some people who do have that country talk. Bobby is god!!! ________________ Attached Images

06-01-2006, 02:14 PM	#6
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I live in Texas, and I don't find it offensive at all. Like someone above me said, it's all in good fun. And there REALLY ARE people that talk/act like that here lol!
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06-06-2006, 10:59 AM	#8
teddybare Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 13, 2003 Location: Martinsville Virginia Posts: 744	Absolutely not offensive Hank is a very proud Texan and so is his family even Bill and Boomhauer are proud of Texas.Hate to burst your bubble but here in Virginia my 17 yr old nephew knows a guy that pumps gas at a gas station that when he talks sounds like Boomhauer if you practice some its not as hard a voice to do as it seems CAUSE BDAWG RULES Ive also known some ppl bout as dumb as Dale
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06-07-2006, 10:23 AM	#12
teddybare Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 13, 2003 Location: Martinsville Virginia Posts: 744	Lets Chill Out We both enjoy KOTH we have our favorite characters and least favorite ones but we both need to treat each other with respect here because you can be banned for arguing flaming fighting etc and I know neither of us want that to happen so lets just agree to disagree and lets move on Thank You and Have a nice day

04-20-2003, 06:03 PM	#2
ClesStahn Senior Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2001 Posts: 500	No, I don't find it offensive, Hank represents morality and common sense most of the time. I love it when he screws up that idiot "twig-boy's" plans or whatever. That guy on the pilot that tries to take Bobby away and tries to get a druggy working at Strickland Propane later in the series. Jeez, I can't STAND people like that. I just hope northern people don't think all Texans are like Hank and Co.

05-01-2003, 09:10 PM	#4
tom shaw Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 09, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 47	No, I dont find it offensive at all....Its all in fun, and if we cant poke fun at each other its a sad state of affairs...I think alot of people are over sensitive...Now days you cant make fun of anyone, or anything with out offending someone.......By the way I sell propane for a living (No joke), and boy just think all the times I get called "Hank".........

06-04-2006, 07:52 PM	#7
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	i dont live in texas anymore but as a former texan i can say that i dont find it offensive and like pretty in pink said its all in good fun if anything it makes texans look good i mena hank and his family are basic goodherted down to earth people who are loyal to there friends just like some of my friends back there

06-06-2006, 12:21 PM	#10
teddybare Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 13, 2003 Location: Martinsville Virginia Posts: 744	Well that may be so but he has no Common Sense His wife cheated on him 14 yrs even has a son by John Redcorn who she passes off a Dales son even though he looks exactly like John Redcorn and he never figured out about Nancys affair hell even Bill and Bobby new bout that. Plenty of book learning but no Common Sense is why he acts like an idiot I mean the man was scared of a ventriloquist dummy enough he put it in a wood chipper he's an idiot

06-06-2006, 12:55 PM	#11
Junichiro "I tell you what." Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 01, 2006 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 109	Did you ever stop to think for one moment that Dale might know about Nancy and John, and he keeps his mouth shut because he loves Joseph and Nancy so much? You are confusing paranoia with idiocy (my how surprising). "Book Learning" as you put it, would seem to be at a premium. Texas has a fine public school system - perhaps a move would be in order.

06-08-2006, 12:57 PM	#13
Junichiro "I tell you what." Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 01, 2006 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 109	I hardly see how having a debate, ie: pointing out the flaws in another's "theories" denotes fighting, flaming, etc. Someone needs to grow some skin. I'm here to discuss, not fuss.

01-09-2007, 06:26 PM	#14
TheLandfordLunchBox Heath Ledger 1979-2008 Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 28, 2005 Location: At the Haunted Manion in Walt Disney World Posts: 668	i don't think it's offensive. It's just a cartoon.