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Why does Dennis like Mr. Wilson?
posted by Mrs.peacockSTAFFMOD on November 13, 2018 at 1:26 PM
Mr. Wilson is a stereotypical crotchety old man and has no obvious qualities that -- to my knowledge would lead to a child wanting his company. When I was that age, I'd have found someone with Mr. Wilson's personality quite repellent and wished to avoid his company. But maybe that's just me?
So whathat does Dennis see in him? In this particular movie and/or in the overall franchise.
Reply by Innovator
on November 13, 2018 at 4:54 PM
I think Dennis just feels guilty for all the awful things he accidentally does to Mr. Wilson, so is constantly trying to make up for it. However, the attempts tend to cause more accidents, and thus is a continuing cycle. When I was a kid, I used to have a neighbor like Mr. Wilson, which I was also the cause many misadventures with and was caught in that same loop of trying to fixing one problem and causing a new one in turn. I was always acted friendly toward my neighbor to try to not make the situation worse, but mostly I just felt bad for all the stupid things I did to him. Just cause you come off as a monster doesn't mean you actually are one.
Reply by Mrs.peacock
on November 14, 2018 at 3:33 AM
That's a nice theory. He is constantly trying to make it up. It makes sense to me.
Reply by tmdb43737777
on November 14, 2018 at 6:13 AM
That's what happens in the sequel, when his grandpa comes to town. He spends more time with him instead of Mr. Wilson.