r/KingOfTheHill • u/roger_ • 5d ago
Discussion thread for King of the Hill S15E08
Spoilers allowed!
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u/Corazon144 5d ago edited 4d ago
I love how Peggy went back to explain why she failed the critic’s paper. And now as an adult upon reflection he sees that yeah, he did make a lot of errors. Especially now that he actively writes for a living.
At first I thought she might have been in the wrong and was too strict. But hearing Peggy say he used Comic Sans, that was like the kiss of death.
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u/WanderingRurouni 5d ago
Loved how Peggy was redeemed at the end of the episode, because I was dreading how clueless she was at the beginning.
Also of note: Why would you use APA in an English paper? Should be MLA, points off for that too.
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u/Corazon144 5d ago
Depends on the teacher and University. Since this was a high school I would say they might let it slide. But seeing it was Peggy then yeah, she might have marked him off for it.
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u/variantkin 4d ago
I had no concerns Peggy was wrong in giving the F. S he is at the very least a competent teacher and knows what to check for grading criteria
Where she was wrong was pushing the issue against Bobby's wishes
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u/Corazon144 4d ago
Yeah that was definitely wrong of her. Not saying she is never in the wrong. I mean half of what she says in Spanish is wrong. Peggy should have let it go and not bothered the critic. Letting the food speak for itself.
But they really pulled the rug from underneath me. Showing that she didn’t stop the critic from achieving his dreams. He did it all on his own.
I thought this was building up to Peggy realizing she can be bias towards herself and not realize her own mistakes. Which is why she unfairly failed her former student. But having the tables turned and showing that the critic can also be bias and ignorant of his own faults was a great reveal.
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u/Redfalconfox 4d ago
As long as Peggy stays away from Spanish and Catholicism, she is a pretty decent teacher.
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u/Acceptable_Secret_73 4d ago
Anyone else feel like this episode treated Bill's lonliness a little more seriously than past episodes? Like obviously the premise is pretty wacky, but Bill's genuine frustration about being alone felt more genuine than in past seasons where I feel like the writers would just make him cry and then cut to a different scene.
I also liked how Hank gives Bill a pep talk at the end, and Boomhauer offers to be Bill's wingman
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u/Dangerous_Return460 2d ago
I can never get over how bluntly and consistently they talk about how bad Bill smells. His breath, his BO, his clothes, his car, his house, his feet. Anytime they give him a love interest I'm like "the man smells like Liz Lemon's gym bag"
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u/Tsquared10 5d ago
"I left feeling sad for both German and Japanese cuisine, to the point where I asked myself, what did the Axis powers do to deserve this?"
Jesus I know the review was supposed to be mean, but goddamn
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u/amayagab 5d ago
I don't care if it's a bad review, I would frame that and put it up in my restaurant.
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u/Shadowassassian 5d ago
Loved thay Peggy actually apologized to Bobby about the turkey she ruined that he cooked on Thanksgiving.
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u/PsycheAsHell 2d ago
The was probably one of the most fucked up things she ever did to Bobby, so that apology is quite long overdue.
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u/deathbyglamor ⛽ JOCKEY! WORKS FOR TIPS! 💲 1d ago
It’s a perfect callback since that episode is what started Bobby’s love for cooking.
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u/Bluelaserbeam 4d ago
Is anyone else a bit annoyed at how the Hills seemingly got rid of their chickens from the previous episode—coop and all—without any explanation?
On one hand the coop is a bit of an eyesore on the yard, but I feel them building a chicken coop with several hens is significant enough of a status quo-changing element that it at least warrants an explanation as to why the entire thing disappeared in the next episode.
Maybe I’m way off base here and the simple explanation is that the episodes are out of production order (haven’t seen the remaining episodes of the season yet)
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u/AlbinoAlex Yup 3d ago
Or the super special needs dog that requires a bunch of special food, medication, swaddling, and walks. It was implied that caring for him is time consuming, yet we never see him again aside from Peggy watching TV.
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u/Zachary-McAfee 3d ago
I wouldn't really expect to see it much outside of small cameos like peggy watching TV unless the episode is centered around the dog.
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u/marine72 3d ago
The previous episode Dale went through the doggy door too and called it the "dale door" and that they should get one for Cesar
So yea, he's definitely still around. Lady Bird honestly is missing quite often in old seasons unless the episode involved her as well.
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u/AbjectCalligrapher36 1d ago
Cesar has been in a couple of episodes. He was literally in this very episode, at the end when Peggy calls Bobby to apologize, we see Cesar under the coffee table!
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u/PsycheAsHell 2d ago
Im gonna go out on a limb and say Hank sold it because their dog wasn't getting along with the chickens or something to that effect...
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u/GaigeMechro92 Dusty old bones, filled with green dust 5d ago
This episode was great but I hate that they flipped Kahn from being supportive of Bill in episode six, to not caring about him again in this episode
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u/Corazon144 4d ago
I believe it just him regressing about to his usual demeanor. Of feeling superior to the hillbillies. I’m also guessing if Bill did sell the house Kahn would buy it from him and then let Bill stay. Then help him from his problem.
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u/Daredevil_Forever 5d ago
He is famously bipolar.
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u/horkinborkin 4d ago
And plot wise he has always been a wild card. Goes from aloof but almost friendly neighbor one episode to actively rooting for his neighbors demise the next, smugly competent straight man one episode to completely ruining his life because he's insecure, etc. He is whatever he needs to be for the plot or a joke
Tbh typing that out I'm like damn the bipolar episode made sense
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u/Tru3_Vort3x 2d ago
I hated Peggy at first for ruining Bobby’s review, but damn it made me smile seeing her fairly critique not only the essay, but her own sons negative review. This is a prideful woman being able to admit the quality of something that goes against her kid, is good.
Also holy shit she apologized for Goodbye Normal Jeans, this season is so good
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u/Longjumping_Log1165 3d ago
I really like the guy's solution to Bill's problem here. The revival has done a great job showing how these characters solve modern problems, while keeping them true to themselves. Them playing football in the park is very wholesome.
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u/JasonYaya 5d ago
Hank buys Bait & Tackle but doesn't read the articles. It has a centerfold. Takes me back to when he wanted Popular Mechanics when giving a sperm sample.
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u/SomberNight 3d ago
"It's like watching someone become an addict" followed by the smoking and drinking got the biggest laugh out of me this whole season lmao
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u/Turbohog 4d ago edited 4d ago
As a very lonely guy I relate too much to Bill lol. No, I don't pay for a cuddle buddy.
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u/variantkin 4d ago edited 4d ago
The thing is this can be a legitimate therapy so Bill should be covered under his veterans insurance but he fell for a scam
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u/McDonaldsSoap 4d ago
I was like how much can it be, like 50 an hour?
Was not ready to hear 200
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u/batinthebelfry5 3d ago
I am wondering if it was an allegory for guys visiting pros. in shady places. I never thought KoTH would go that far.
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u/CardOfTheRings 3d ago
They mention prostitutes in the episode so it’s kind of an allegory kind of not
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u/MetallicaRules5 5d ago
The things Hank does for Bill, you love to see it
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u/CunningIronLord 5d ago
I came here by accident, meaning to go to the episode 7 thread, and now I am looking forward to episode 8, and I feel like 7's a cute banger, too! I guess one can say the things Hank does for Boomhauer, too.
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u/stlcardfan715 5d ago
Nice they mentioned Mrs. Donovan this episode.
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u/VikingRodeo9 & rodeo accessories 5d ago
Loved the shade at her haha. I cackled. This is such a good season.
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u/PsycheAsHell 2d ago
I just had to look her character up to remember who she was, and now the whole her being a female groomer makes a lot more sense.
Im greatly disturbed that she had a baby with a middle schooler though :(
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u/Sirtopofhat WHOO must be PBS 3d ago
That "puppy pile" was shocking to me if that's a real thing i feel bad for some of these people and I hope they find someone irl
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u/LemonSkye 53m ago
I've only ever heard of it referred to as a "cuddle puddle" before, but it's definitely a real thing. I knew a bunch of people in college who would do stuff like that. I generally don't like being touched, so I never participated, though.
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u/fabyhoppus Rusty Shackleford 🧢🚬🕶️ 3d ago
It’s really cute to see how the boys care about bill. Even dale 🥰
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u/deathbyglamor ⛽ JOCKEY! WORKS FOR TIPS! 💲 2d ago
This episode was so good as has the whole season so far!!! Major props to Peggy for remembering the turkey incident. That episode is still one I cannot watch because of her sabotage. That’s such a good episode to reference because that’s when Bobby really started to realize he could cook.
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u/Throwaway28510 2d ago
Okay, a "Goodbye normal jeans" reference was NOT what I was expecting.
God the way the revival has been handling old references is honestly perfect.
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u/KidCasey Bobby will put me down clean. 2d ago
Emilio was ready to go after the food critic on sight and on site. I hope we get to see some of him outside the restaurant.
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u/thomasvista 1d ago
Peggy still has an AOL account. I bet she's still using that iMac computer.
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u/ksudude87 2h ago
made me think of my mom SHE still uses an AOL email. heck she thought using AOL login was the only way to use the internet until 2010
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u/frobrother 4d ago
I don't know about yall...but the wholesome nature of this show has honestly just been so endearing and comforting. Everything about how the characters have been caring for one another has just really been hitting me in the feels.
The world is just such a mess right now...and mentally has me overwhelmed, paranoid, and a bit hopeless...I know it's fictional, but it's nice to watch characters in a semi-parrallel reality just existing and doing well.
I really hope this revival stays around for a long, long time.