156. Happy Gilmore (1996) & Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)

Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 1996 comedy classic Happy Gilmore and the 2025 legacy sequel Happy Gilmore 2 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“[Happy Gilmore] is a top 10 comedy for me, easily.”
-Billy

This is an epic episode. 2 hours of Nostalgia Test Podcast love, comedy, and the hottest hot takes of all time. This is the most honest review of Happy Gilmore 2 out there, guaranteed. Dan, Manny, and Billy go over their favorite scenes, quotes, and characters from the first movie, how Carl Weathers and Christopher McDonald give are the standout performances, and what’s up with Julie Bowen’s hair? They Also talk about the unforgettable Bob Barker Adam Sandler fight scene and how Bob Barker did all his own fighting.

And then the tide turns swiftly. The gang tears Happy Gilmore 2 to pieces. Billy goes deep on how Happy Gilmore is a horrible representation for all fathers, how there’s no way anyone would ever let their families down so bad, and that in real life you just have to “Get it done!” There’s a discussion on toxic masculinity, the racist representation of Chubb’s son, the waste of money on all these cameos, and how Hollywood needs to go much deeper than pure nostalgia.

Dan does give bad Bunny his flowers for the best performance in the entire movie and possibly the only laughs, and Billy praises John Daly as well. Lastly, Manny reads some 1-star and 10-star reviews of Happy Gilmore 2 and they try to figure out how this movie has a higher Rotten Tomato rating than the Tom Cruise 80s masterpiece Cocktail.

All this is so much more, so come hangout and email us your thoughts, opinions, arguments, hate, love, random thoughts, and whatever else, because we love you all.  

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast

00:15 Diving into Happy Gilmore Quotes

00:50 Meet the Hosts: Dan, Manny, and Billy

01:55 Discussing the Making of Rocky

02:54 The Appeal of Sports Documentaries

03:38 Revisiting Happy Gilmore: A Cultural Phenomenon

08:55 Adam Sandler's Iconic Roles and Style

15:56 The Charm of Adam Sandler's Movies

33:42 Favorite Cameos and Characters in Happy Gilmore

35:59 Funny Moments and Connections in Happy Gilmore

39:42 Shooter McGavin's Iconic Performance

47:21 Casting Choices and Behind-the-Scenes Insights

50:19 Happy Gilmore's Legacy and Impact

54:55 Dissecting Happy Gilmore 2: A Disappointment

01:14:15 Ranting About the Movie's Quality

01:15:15 Offensive and Racist Elements

01:15:47 Formulaic and Nostalgic Critique

01:16:25 Cameos and Performances

01:17:14 Legacy Sequels Discussion

01:18:58 Comparing to Other Movies

01:23:32 Podcast Cameos and Exposure

01:27:03 Final Thoughts and Ratings

01:30:42 Audience Reactions and Reviews

01:50:34 Concluding Remarks

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