Post by bazooka on Nov 7, 2019 9:44:07 GMT
Nick Offerman Thinks Everyone Should Know How to Change a Tire
Nick Offerman, known as the snarky yet loveable Ron Swanson from “Parks and Recreation,” recently
sat down for an all-you-can-eat spicy wing session with Hot Ones host
Sean Evans.
The pair dove right into the good stuff — hot wings and hot topics —
beginning with the similarities and differences between Offerman and the
iconic character he brought to life. The comedian was asked to share
how much he related to a few classic Swanson zingers, including one on
masculinity and personal responsibility:
fish, and you feed yourself. He's a grown man and fishing isn't that
hard."
Though Offerman says he differs quite a bit from his Swanson
character in real life, he does find some relation to this line. "I
think that makes a lot of sense," he said. "We're too mollycoddling in
this modern age of consumerism where you are never left on your own to
learn to survive."
The pair delved further into the dichotomy of modern masculinity as a
way of distraction from their scorched mouths. Offerman recalls a time
he met Mr. T, admiring the actor's surprising combination of both
toughness and sensitivity.
"He had this whole message of treat your mother right and
use good manners, so I've always really loved, you know, a big tough guy
who also was sensitive and promoted that,” he said. “So when I met him,
I just was absolutely blown away."
importance of being handy and using tools to make things with your own
hands in between bites. He points out that the end result of something
you assemble might not be as attractive as that pre-packaged purchase
from IKEA, but it will hold a lot more meaning for generations to come.
And being handy? That’s something that’ll go a long way in life.
According to Offerman, everyone, regardless of gender or sexuality,
should know how to do basic things like use a screwdriver or change a
tire.
break just end up being better, responsible members of our community,"
he said.
If you can believe it, language and feminism even came up as points
of conversation when Evans asked if Offerman thought it made more sense
to refer to a weak person as a "nutsack,” rather than a "p*ssy,” as
nutsacks are more vulnerable. As a comedy writer, Offerman admits that
using those words for the purpose of a punchline and indicator of
weakness goes way back to his days in the locker room. However, he sees
things differently today.
that, I think, fortifies the genderization I'm trying to work against.”
He thinks there’s some hope for the future of men harnessing an ideal
combo of masculinity while also being sensitive to others’ feelings.
"Slowly, we're just going to have to keep evolving."