If Your Gruff, Emotionally Stunted Father Seems Upset Today, It’s Because Gene Hackman Died

IS YOUR emotionally stunted father a little more grumpier than usual today? Has he lashed out at an inanimate object or two? Is he staring out the window with a solitary tear tracing out a river of emotion on his cheek?

It could be because legendary actor and everyman Gene Hackman has passed away.

Growling and grunting while using even fewer syllables than you’re accustomed to? Don’t admonish your father.

Now is not the time, his favourite robustly masculine navy captain, military general, judge, beset upon private eye and reluctant sheriff has died aged 95.

In the event of your father maintaining that everything is okay and that there is no underlying reason why he chose today of all days to begin a DIY project in the shed, do not challenge him.

The man who acted as a surrogate father-figure in his life through decades of performances is no longer with us.

“They don’t make ’em like that anymore,” he may say while listlessly staring out the window. Your instinct will be to put a hand on his shoulder, but this may be met with exaggerated protests of being absolutely, 100% fine.

DON’T: Tell him now is a perfect opportunity to start therapy and finally process all his unresolved emotions.

DO: Agree to watch The French Connection with him again multiple times.

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