Wayne and Violence

This video essay explores how Wayne from Letterkenny expresses affection through violence.
All clips used in this video are from Letterkenny, a Hulu original series.
Letterkenny Theme Tune
Song: Boy Void by No Age

[@LuckysLair]

So I was scrolling thru KZbins the other dayyyyyy.......

[@roberthickerty390]

Luckys Lair to be fair, it is a good thing

[@SAXTProductions]

@@roberthickerty390 as the guys would in their best British accent, To be fair... ( I really hope you get that)

[@toneyo4794]

To be fair! I toos was scrollings throughs KZbins the other day.

[@McKavian]

To be faaaaaaaair....

[@lorrosdorborin4790]

@@McKavian To be fayuuuh...

[@EskimoCreamKing]

I love how quiet Wayne can be. Then he just spills out ants on seados or nuttin in space and it's genuinely some of the funniest shit I've ever seen

[@StevenCampbell1955]

Thank you, Miss Courtney. This is one of those things I appreciates about you.

[@cimel22]

Steven Campbell is that what you appreciates about her?

[@StevenCampbell1955]

@@cimel22 I'm too fat to run.

[@StevenCampbell1955]

@RC Overdose I've got the brakes on and my cap pulled down, big shooter.

[@brianferguson1004]

Is that all you appreciates about her?

[@lillyflower3193]

What do you mean?

[@ceeceebb8949]

This video is getting a surprising amount of attention so I just want to say that I made this for a class. I never expected anyone but my professor to see this video. I appreciates anyone who watches this! Thanks!!

[@morgansawell7210]

Hope you nailed that English class.

[@nasa297]

I've actually watched it a few time. You did a great Job!!!!

[@QixTheDS]

You did a pretty good job for a damn college assignment. Very well put together and executed.

[@bobby3828]

You did a awesome job

[@JustinPogue]

I've been hunting clips to try and get my daughter hooked on letterkenny, and this one was sugggested. Great job, and I hope your prof gave you big ups for it!

[@wolfhoundtv1929]

You did an amazing job on this video and that's what I appreciates about you Ms. Courtney.

[@miniair]

Oh is that what you appreciate about her?

[@CharlesCollinsMKE]

You wanna take about 10% off there, bud.

[@kyerzanelotti8149]

"Yeah. Oh, hey, look at you, ground"

[@TheDingus47]

You’re fuckin 10 ply bud

[@longsnapper5381]

@@TheDingus47 Ms. Courtneys

[@daninagy4173]

I like how the fights are incosistent: the other guy either gets knocked the F out immediately, or there is a proper fight. Also, I've read some comment somewhere that Wayne is like Goku in the way he beats up his foes and then they become friends, which is what I appreciates about him.

[@PatrickDunning]

Letterkenny is Canadian anime.

[@jameswilliams3241]

Oh,is that what you appreciates about him?

[@TyLockton]

allegedleys

[@jocosesonata]

@@jameswilliams3241 Wayne's hot! There I said it! I said it! I regret nothing! I REGRET NOTHING!

[@embrezar]

3:28 Wayne somehow has the ability to make his eyes large and squint at the same time. It makes him look a bit insane, but perhaps that's exactly what he was going for. It must murder Jared Keeso to squint like that all the time, but he's committed to the role, and that's what I appreciates about him.

[@jordanhenare7068]

I think its cause his brows stay furrowed, but his eyes widen. Its a neat little trick.

[@ArmyBoiSweat]

it's the way a lot of us hicks are, wayne has short hair and doesn't wear a hat or sunglasses. so he squints, as there is no shade on his eyes

[@YeahNo]

@@ArmyBoiSweat That’s kinda funny, the equivalent of Hicks in Australia are required to wear a full brimmed hat.

[@adamsullivan1576]

At first I thought she was going to rip about how all the violence is bad, but I was instead pleasantly surprised. She managed to hit it on the nail that he almost never fights for himself but for those around him

[@mmac8462]

I agree mostly but in the beginning he fought several people to regain his toughest man in letterkenny,

[@johnsummers9660]

Wayne is the hero we need but Squarely Dan is my spirit animal.

[@Lena_K0711]

Squirrelly Dan is Wayne's Samwise

[@Sathtana]

As a rural texan myself, I can see where you're coming from on the average hometown man in rural towns getting their work done, and then relaxing with a cold beer and good friends. That was my life for the better part of a year before the virus slowed up a lot of this town's economy which, unfortunately, is hinged on manual labor. All in all, this was a really good video. I hope you got an A!

[@incitingariot9925]

"He never fights for himself" Um wasnt the first season full of him beating guys up to prove he IS the toughest guy in letterkenny?

[@gregorygraham9371]

first season was him -not- fighting anyone because his ex made him promise not to, and finally giving in after getting cheap shot insults from anyone felt like it. so, upon advice, he let it go and re-assumed his ‘title’ as toughest guy in letterkenny.

[@groowanderer]

Yep that threw me off there. Wayne just loves to scrap.

[@eddiewalter6003]

In fairness, they did come to him. He would oblige all comers, but he didn't seek them out.

[@jimwhitney6842]

@@eddiewalter6003 to be fair?

[@ReminisceLogic]

To be fare... Courtney appreciates the show so much it resulted in a presentation for class, that has now become a presentations for the world's.

[@abdulmalik2824]

To be FFFAAAAAIIIIIIRRRR 🧐

[@costanzafaust]

@@abdulmalik2824 (posh English accent) To be faaaiiiirrr

[@jordansamson6071]

My wife said I was like Wayne, thinking it was negative... I’ve never been so fucking proud

[@KS-xk2so]

Scrapes are a shallow cut. The boys get into Scraps.

[@McKavian]

A scrape is also another acceptable term for a scrap. Though, it tends to imply more trouble than a mere altercation.

[@Skoora]

I speak not having studied English since 1987. Scrape is like the noun version of the verb scrap. Let’s scrap. Are we gonna scrap? I got in a scrape. We’ve had some scrapes over the years. But you could also say we scrapped last week. Scrape is also typically a generic term used to describe a close call with a negative outcome. Honestly, either way works for me. I’m not really a scrapper myself...:)

[@jacoblamb9230]

"Bout fuckin' time. i was starting to think [no one was gonna address that.]"

[@dbmail545]

I would suggest that probably half the folks in the lower 48 and Alaska would feel right at home in Letterkenny.

[@shikatsu]

I am a new fan but one of the things I have noticed is that there like levels of Wayne's prep for fighting, like the full Donnybrook beatdown requires a swing of whiskey, standing up and unbuttoning the cuffs, anyone else notice that? Also great vid!

[@xaviar10]

Can't forget flickin a dart

[@gangstershovel]

I live in a rural Canadian city on the opposite side of Canada but it's still the same here, you made some good points and observations , good job. This is a great show a lot of us can relate to, stand up for friends and family, funny as well and I think very well done.

[@cocyungdey1307]

All those thumbs down are an issue to me. If they got a problem with this video they got a problem with me, and I suggest they let that one marinate.

[@no-facejames7360]

This may have just been a school project, but I genuinely enjoyed this, nice work.

[@justgearheadstuff2718]

This was pretty much how it was growing up in a small town in Canada. So it made sense that my brother was in the show.

[@atticstattic]

That's a Texas-Sized 10-4 Good Buddy!

[@TylerWiebe-j1j]

Let me just say.. I’m a Canadian. I’m an Albertan not an Ontarian, but “Letterkenny feels like home” is on of the most relatables things I’s heard all day

[@barryjones3377]

Loved it. I’m going to let this marinate.

[@sagerz6509]

Canada man here, this essay made some darn good points and I suggest you let that one marinate.

[@gregdark9980]

Can’t believe I’ve just discovered this gem

[@chadkase7580]

Wow a sweet calming voice describing letterkenny, such beauty! I'm glad someone sees as of Texas then Canadalol

[@captassassin5680]

Very well written! I found it extremely enlightening and a pleasure to watch. I think we all have a bit of Wayne’s spirit in them. But then again I’m a Texan too!

[@brandonandrew9487]

Outstanding analysis. This is a beautiful look at how violence could be an act of love (only in SUPER limited contexts). I appreciated your connection to the show from your experience in Texas. I lived in rural Ohio for 7 years and this show hits soooo close to home that it makes me nostalgic and long for those old days. Keep on rocking it!

[@waynefontaine5533]

Every slight, or wrong, a man endures that is initiated by another man, can be corrected thru swift and ferocious violence....in addition, it actually feels good to inflicted severe physical damage upon a man who has it comin to him....

[@lordgeneralmilitantdeezy7550]

LETS HAVE A DONNYBROOK

[@MaverickOrtaeo1]

I live in Austin and am originally from San Antonio! She is right about the comparison to other Texans

[@waywardhero1177]

i cant help but feel like the character of Wayne fits the archetype of the jewish Golem. a staunch defender of the community who protects those he deems as his people though is never looks for a fight and does want to have no conflict, though is ready to throw punches and isn't afraid to be the first one to.

[@vcsuwar6126]

Thank you for showing the constructiveness and importance of being willing to commit violence. It's a lost art in our weak society.

[@shanepye7078]

Yep. Canada and the USA have way more in common, than differences. Especially rural farm country

[@JB-423]

He did fight for himself. Entire first season. Wanted the title of toughest guy in letterkenny

[@ceeceebb8949]

Jon Burd Good point! From my perspective Wayne started fighting again because someone disrespected his sister as well as a member of his community at the end of the first episode. I think he makes his way back up the tough ranking in order to gain the respect of the community and ability to protect it. That isn’t to say that he doesn’t enjoy fighting, but I believe that it is largely rooted in protecting those he loves and his town.

[@JB-423]

@@ceeceebb8949 could be

[@tommyrq180]

Wayne is a stoic sheepdog to use a contemporary metaphor. The burden of being a defender is that people will force you to defend that role. Alternatively, you are asked to play out that role. Two different things. For an elemental, masculine character like Wayne, the first circumstance is a means to an end which opens up the fairly common occurrence that you end up befriending the challenger, depending on whether the fight is fair. Honor between combatants includes that they realize the ultimate goal is defending their clan. That is why his challengers often join Wayne in donnybrooks with threatening interlopers (the second reason for scraps). Establishing a toughness hierarchy and honorable alliances is part of communal stability and defense. All of this is essential, timeless human interplay, something completely missed and rationalized away by urban snowflakes to their detriment, and I suggest you let that marinate. Wayne is, as it is hard to say in soft company, The Man, which is whats I appreciates abouts him.

[@ericguenette799]

We Canadians love it. Well done.

[@RogerABruhn]

This is really well thought through. I especially liked the short reference to Wayne being protective of Katie. It’s what I expect of my three sons being protective of my two daughters. That mechanism of brother protecting sister is older than time. And they do a great job of capturing that spirit in Letterkenny. I hope your professor was smart and gave you a great score on your assignment. Aye?

[@HadalStreetlights]

im a fellow native texan. and ive never been particularly fond of violence as a strategy, putting me at odds with this essay. still, i think your points are really interesting and ring pretty true. i really like the idea of violence being used as a means to express affection, and it just clicked for me that my brother is in a similar position as you place Wayne in this video, though our circle is admittedly much larger, and my brother, thusly, much less influential than Wayne. i really appreciate this video, short as it is for a video essay in a KZbin where people frequently publish multi-hour intellectual dives (which i love, dont get me wrong) but i dont think you needed many hours for this, and i think the only thing i wouldve changed about this video is maybe including more footage from the show to support your argument more explicitly, difficult as that mightve been due both to copyright, and Wayne's own recalcitrance.

[@1pauljs]

Wayne fights because it’s important to his identity to be known as the toughest guy in town

[@bdinaz]

He is the sheepdog guarding the flock.

[@HonestUAWElectrician]

Just found this vid. Spot on. When I was a kid we moved from the suburbs to a farming county. Not community, the whole county in Michigan we moved to farmed. I've been around some tough S.O.B.s from cities, but the country boys, especially on the big farms, I ain't messing with. Those guys will have your back in a heartbeat, but do not piss them off. Many a good nights around a Michigan fall bonfire with a few good dudes and some beer and whiskey. Ever see Blazing Saddles??? If not, there's a scene where Mongo played by former Detroit Lion Alex Karras is coming to town. Everybody is scared of him. Sheriff Bart played by Clevon Little thinks he's just gonna go take care of Mongo being the law, so he grabs his gun. That's when the Waco Kid played by the legendary Gene Wilder hits Bart with this line: "No, no, no. Don't do that. Don't shoot him. If you shoot him you'll only make him mad." That's what farm boys remind me of. They'll whip you, then they'll go to work on you.

[@longrifle.]

Texas approves this message

[@thel1195]

As a resident of Texas, I approve this report.

[@dennylee8273]

I'm from rural Kentucky and the feel of this show strikes home with me for sure. We just discovered the show a couple of months ago, binged 7 seasons in 2 weeks, now everybody in my family talks in Letterkenny slang. Love the show and love the video too. Good job on your class project. I suggest you let that marinate.

[@138jdd]

I am also from Kentucky and I love the show because it reminds me of my family.

[@MATTYANDSMOKE]

Yes ma'am. How good my day was is measured by how much work I got done. Hello and thank you from rural Ontario

[@rickhicks6833]

Lot of small rural farm towns are like that. Mine was only 1/5 the size of Letterkenny. But my best friend from 4th grade was from a fight. My 3 best friends from 7th grade were from when one was being threatened by 3 and stepped in on his side without knowing him. Great job.

[@ericwhitlow7364]

I like how his group keeps growing with the people he bested.

[@96Eclipsed]

Also note that almost everyone Wayne has fought or had issue with has become an Ally...And that is epitomized by the ending of the 9th season when Wayne gathers the Hicks, the Hockey Players, the MMA Fighters, the Natives, the Skids, the McMurphys and various others to help defend Katie...

[@Darskul]

This was amazing. Thank you for making this!

[@privateer0561]

No, Wayne absolutely fights to defend himself and not just others. He has a reputation as the toughest guy in Letterkenny and works to prove that by fighting all comers.

[@JonnyGoodwood]

I don't know how I ended up on this video but honestly, if you do another summary on another show I would absolutely watch it. This was pretty damn enlightening. Good work

[@gitchegumee]

Wayne may use direct, physical action, but after the fight, he shakes hands (usually) to say, "the problem has been resolved, let's move forward".

[@Firezale1]

A good video, please consider making more. I think you'd do great making more given your time since this last one.

[@davidshanley-dillman3691]

Growing up on a farm in Northern Indiana gives me an appreciation for this show. My friends and I would practice our fighting skills by beating the shit outta each other on a regular basis. When someone messed with one of us - they messed with all of us. We were never above fighting "dirty" as long as we never put anyone in the hospital. (although it happened a few times). We had numerous encounters with city thugs, jocks, gangsters, and frat boys. The fight officially ended when 1. the other side ran away/gave up or 2. the cops showed up. Sometimes the fight would end when the "farm kids" (us) showed up. We worked hard and played hard. Life was not easy then, but we were great friends and had some great times.

[@mrob456]

LetterKenny is the best show I’ve never seen. I’m less of a person for it. Lol

[@mbolduc]

Nicely done. Love the show here in Pflugerville

[@lendog203]

I enjoyed your commentary & insight on whats easily one of my favorite shows since season 1... & thanks for taking the time to create this.

[@ak2002mit]

Good presentation Ms Courtney. That's what I appreciate about you

[@jaysartori9032]

I agree with everything you said I see a little bit of me in Wayne in that he always stands up for his friends!

[@MinBlick]

I really just fell into this and it is great. The thing is that the stiffness of the school work meshes wonderfully with the humor of the show. I loved it!

[@chefbillybaroo2056]

So well said and articulated so perfectly I’m a 55-year-old man grew up in Philadelphia live in California I feel the same way I relate to him sort of like you do just wanna get the job done relax with my friends have a beer to talk shit and leave everybody alone but if need be…… I enjoyed your observations did a wonderful job YOU have a wonderful day. thanks!

[@scottmichael3745]

I really enjoyed that! Thank you!

[@Blade40688]

Letterkenny is a great show for anyone who grew up in a small rural town. Hick is peart near universal from Appalachia to Texas to the mid west to fuckin Leafland

[@Sepricotaku]

Hi, this video is a few years old at this point but I thought I'd say a few words as a rural Canadian myself, I have always sort of seen Texas as being similar to how we treat eachother out here, we treat our family and friends with respect, we love em and fight for em even if sometimes we hate em, and especially when we don't know how to tell em, it's just how communities are here, I lived in a bigger city for a while now but my heart will always be back in a little town of around 200 people where everyone knows everyone and we all are willing to pitch in and help eachother

[@williamsaldanah3554]

Awesome, totally awesome!! I love how you made it personal at the end, and not being apologetic for the boys just being boys!! 🤠👍🏻

[@zhalimzhalim]

Insightful commentary on one of the greatest shows of our time. Well done!

[@williamkohn1988]

Wow. Was not expecting it to end on those notes. Glad I watched it through. Thank you.

[@salacca2297]

Shoresy did in 1 season what I wished Wayne was in almost 5. Wayne even comes to respect and to the rescue of Shoresy.

[@sassytabasco]

If a man of Wayne's calibur ever gave me confrontational advice, and then suggested that I should "marinate" on said advice, I think I'd marinate on that one for the full 24 hours for optimal flavor. Lest I get tenderized instead.

[@ACE-sx8mo]

I've only seen two seasons so far, but I totally missed the concept that Wayne fights for everyone but himself. Except when he is called out by a challenger -- but even then, keeping the title of toughest guy in town is essential to his role as protector.

[@luhist]

Letterkenny is a lot like King of the Hill. I KNOW these people. 🤣🤣🤣

[@deepchillasmr6319]

This was really well put together!

[@JetsonAustin]

Could not agree more. Perfect description of why this series is so addictive. Shores is another reason too. Great video. 😂👏

[@GreenEyedGoblin]

I really enjoyed this. Great job, I hope your proff loved it.

[@jasonbarnes431]

That was really very good. Excellent observations.

[@StevenMatthewsTFI]

Fun video to watch. I don't agree with everything, but I agreed with a fair amount. I enjoyed watching it. And I suggest you let that one marinate.

[@rodthurley5343]

I hope you received a good mark for this presentation , it was very well done .

[@acsone3546]

He’s like a mix of Bubble’s wisdom and Julian’s pride and strength

[@bdash1990]

"He never fights for himself, always to defend others" Yeah, except when he fights through all the challengers to regain his title of "Toughest guy in Letterkenny."

[@ceeceebb8949]

I see your point. From my perspective, that is him fighting for the town. He is not fighting for his own edification, he doesn't want to fight these guys. But he does it anyway because the title has fallen into the hands of those who abuse it. He only wants the title so that he is in a position to protect the town and people like Alexander. I see it as an act of selflessness rather than selfishness.

[@marthaball8029]

This is the funniest show I've seen in a long, long time. And some of what you say is wrong, IMO

[@ianskinner1619]

I'm a Ontario farm boy and veteran. letter Kenny, although full of hyperbole, in many cases is dead nuts on target, in terms of kin selection and the chivalry of community.

[@marcgenest]

I come from Iroquois falls ont. 7000 people. It was exactly like that, men were men women were women , half english half French .. the show is home to me too. stoners and drinkers and stonedrinkers. ha ha ha, etc. Loved your explanation ...on point..

[@remingtonhawaii]

I was enjoying your commentary and then you said you were from Texas so I subscribed and liked because I am from Houston and living in California.

[@ceeceebb8949]

That's a Texas-sized 10-4, buddy. Thanks for the sub!

[@darrylhays5804]

As a native Texan I offer my deepest condolences to you for having to live in California hopefully one day you will return home.

[@AlmostReady504]

You can tell she doesn't live in Texas. She sounds highly intelligent. I suggest you let that marinate

[@Calemcgowanfilms]

The fact that she said scrape made me wanna scrap

[@blackmagic201]

My only regret is that I have but one like to give!

[@SunriseSocialClub]

This was great, thank you!

[@mitchbelles8080]

Beautifully put together and your anallogies are spot on. Wayne is definitly someone who would be in my inner circle.

[@roguejoe]

Wayne is a Viking Jarl, ruling over his community.

[@gunslinger1911a1]

Just goes to show, we've got more in common than we do different. Us and our family to the North.

[@wjcallihan]

Excellent. I hope it was well received. You didn't mention the fact that after many of his fights, Wayne shakes hands and offers friendship to his defeated foe, with no sense of remaining hostility - many of his friends were former enemies who respected his fairness and sense of honor.

[@ceeceebb8949]

Oh believe me I wanted to! I had pages and pages of notes over the use of violence in the show but my professor really wanted me to keep my topic as narrow as possible and under a certain time limit. I love that Wayne rarely uses violence in a purely malicious way! Most of the time he comes to blows to make a point but afterwards there are no hard feelings and often a new friendship results! Thanks for your kind words and for bringing up this great point!

[@rconabee]

TV series reviews seems to be your forte. Well done!

[@zamoragera13]

I can totally relate to this show as well. Im from Texas also. Rural town also. Had friends that always had my back.

[@stevenkmcduffie6501]

Should be shown at freshmen orientation at high schools across the nation. Overall lesson be like wayne people

[@maramorrill4861]

If you haven’t been to rural Midwest America, there are MANY fights.

[@seanlavelle103]

Wayne is fuckin great. That's how to handle shit, no guns just fists and when its done then that's it and that's all

[@gjetter]

Good film making , you should get an A+ . Nicely done 👍

[@bullswoodworks8398]

Can you imagine the power behind squirrley dans left hook. Its almost not worth talking about.

[@briargoatkilla]

...but you don't have to take my word for it.

[@jonwest5012]

If you need to know about Wayne, just watch International Women's Appreciation Day. Now that's the moment he proves he is the biggest man in that town...

[@sovereignfalcon1119]

Well put, Dear. Nicely done! ❤️👊🏻 -Wade Remington

[@fortawesome1974]

Should have finished watching the whole thing before commenting. View retracted. Good job!!