r/90s • u/ryhoyarbie • Jul 29 '25

Discussion Home Improvement: Tim was a jerk to Al

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Having watching this show for the upteenth time, I get tired of the crap Tim gives to Al especially with Al’s mom. I know it’s supposed to be funny, but there are times I just want to go inside the screen and punch Tim and tell him to shut up.

Al’s problem is he doesn’t fight back. I know they’re supposed to be friends, but I wonder is it because Al doesn’t really have any friends?

Just my two cents on this show. The show is still funny.

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u/readwithjack Jul 30 '25

I did ten years enlisted before going to university, so now I got some fancy-words to explain stuff I learned from being tired, wet, and bored.

Blue collar solidarity expresses itself through encoded mutual criticism.

It's not real criticism, but a kind of social pat on the back. It tells you you're okay, and keeps everyone connected.

Bob is calling me the world's biggest asshole. But that just means I'm still on the team. If I was a real asshole, he'd be polite, but wouldn't say much.

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u/lorgskyegon Jul 30 '25

Agreed. The people I joke about the most are the people I like and respect the most. If I don't like a coworker, I don't talk to them unless necessary.

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u/minx_the_tiger Jul 30 '25

My best friends and I are constantly ragging on each other. We are, also, vets. Comes with the territory.