Monty by Jim Meddick for February 19, 2016
Transcript:
Your father wishes to see you at the heliport before he shuttles to 7:30 am tee time. Son... Sorry we haven't had more time together this vacation... A lot of scheduling conflicts... I understand, sir... Thump thump Here's a little gift... To help make up for it... Thank you, father! Thump thump What is it, sir? A digital photo frame with a slideshow of his charter fishing crews yesterday with Leonardo DiCaprio...
Aw, I think it’s kind of sad, and makes Sedgie a bit more sympathetic as a character, or at least understandable. He longs for his father’s approval and attention, so he tries to be like him. It’s even sadder that he will indeed likely grow up to be just like his father, engaging in ruthless, shady business and politics, while ignoring his own children and family.