Aspies For Freedom

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Hill

quotes from the wiki ;p

"Hank proudly sells propane and propane accessories as an assistant manager at Strickland Propane. During one episode he was promoted to manager, but he was instantly demoted following a rare lapse in his emotional self-control, during which he told Buck Strickland he loved him."

"Hank believes that selling propane through honesty and hard work is what life is all about. He sometimes has trouble selling propane, because Thatherton often takes advantage of Hank's honesty. Hank idolizes Buck Strickland, the owner of Strickland Propane, and keeps a somewhat idyllic picture of him even though he often sees his boss's many shortcomings (excessive gambling, womanizing, and general lewdness)."

"He only has one child, Bobby Hill, but would have had more if not for his "narrow urethra". He is often frustrated by Bobby's innocently effeminate tendencies and disappointed that his son is hardly interested in sports. Early in the series, he often says of Bobby, "That boy ain't right." However, Hank absolutely loves his son, even though he's reluctant and uncomfortable to tell it to his face."


lmao, he's so boring yet so funny as a result of it ;p

Ian

I think Boomhauer might be an Aspie too ;p

a quote:

Boomhauer (Mike Judge) is a womanizing bachelor and classic car aficionado whose mutterings seem borderline incomprehensible, although his associates usually understand him perfectly. In spite of his hedonistic lifestyle and frequent ramblings, he is depicted as one of the more intelligent and introspective characters on the show, occasionally espousing deep philosophical thought

I see alot in the character of Hank Hill that I like alot. Especially the self dignity and honesty. As you say it is the fact that he is so straight and boring that makes him funny.

I think King of the Hill is an awsome show, but I don't really think any of them have AS. I think Hank is just obsessed with propane because it's what he does for a living, and he has a strong work ethic. If he was in the plumbing business, he would probably be all obsessed with toilets.

I thought it was hilarious when they made fun of King of the Hill on The Simpsons, it was like Hank's voice saying, "Bobby, I've got propane in my urethra". Summed up the show perfectly.

Surely being obsessed with what you do, and only what you do could be classed as an AS trait though? ;p

Ian

With me, the obsessions come before the job. I don't know about other people though... If Hank was obsessed with propane and propane accessories before he got a job involving them, then that would definitely be Aspie-like. Not much is known about his past interests, though.

Now we sound like a bunch of nerds... Discussing the intricacies of a cartoon character's life and ascribing different reasons for why they are who they are. Hahaha...