I MISS RED FORMAN

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CHOKE THE CHICKEN

 

Strange

the impact of pop culture

as it’s just a show

and it isn’t real

 

and yet

I still find it true

I miss Red Forman

 

Even if

the second best character

turned out to be

a douchebag scientologist rapist

 

and the nostalgia

for the era is more imaginary

than any of us

care to admit

 

We still think of the threats

of foots up the ass

and the constant barrage

of anti-humanist rhetoric

but still a decent guy

 

the show about the kids

stolen by a lush wife

and a hard ass dad

 

I travel the country and the world

I go to concerts; hike nature trails

and visit museums

and fine restaurants

 

but still years later

syndication aside

although it blunts the blow

I still miss Red Forman

 

 

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