This perspective isn’t just popular, it’s electrifying, and my adoration for it knows no bounds. Fridays are perfect for sitting back and embracing the delightful pandemonium of a Reddit board gone wild—and today, it appears that the r/golf channel has fallen victim to this chaos. Beware, folks, things may take an ugly turn.

In a post that has left golf enthusiasts deeply divided, an ingenious user decided to completely reverse the narrative of one of the sport’s most iconic movies: Happy Gilmore.

We all know it, and we all love it—this masterpiece showcases Adam Sandler at his absolute finest. Since its release in 1996, Happy Gilmore has become deeply embedded in golf culture all over the world, and personally, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Need a quick refresher?

Happy Gilmore follows the titular character, played by Sandler, as he navigates the unpredictable world of professional golf. As an aspiring hockey player, Happy knows next to nothing about golf, but manages to achieve success through his remarkable talent for smashing golf balls into oblivion (we’re talking really, really far).

But that’s not the main point here. The main point is that throughout the film, Happy’s primary antagonist comes in the form of pro-golfer Shooter McGavin, portrayed by Christopher McDonald. Shooter relentlessly torments and taunts Happy, feeling threatened by the rising star. Essentially, Shooter is a detestable character who devours villains for breakfast.

However, brace yourself for the truth… while Shooter is undeniably the villain here, Reddit user “jackiemoon50” presents an incredibly compelling argument suggesting that Shooter might just be an ordinary person trying to follow the rules.

For those who prefer not to click through the post themselves (and I completely understand), here’s what they had to say:

“The dude (Shooter) was a consummate professional. He dressed the part, talked the part to the media and fans when he needed to, and was actually pretty funny sometimes.”

I concur. Shooter was genuinely passionate about golf. He wore appropriate attire, made time for his fans, and injected an impressive level of showmanship into a sport that occasionally lacks flair. He never lost his cool and physically assaulted someone like Happy did. He excelled under pressure and even offered to assist Happy’s grandmother in resolving her overwhelming debt—in order to help her reclaim her house. What a guy, right?

Well, sort of. Of course, this is all in good fun because Shooter does mention burning down Happy’s house and urinating on the ashes. So, that’s definitely not cool. However, this hasn’t deterred other users from voicing their opinions, and a majority seem to believe that Shooter is simply misunderstood.

Was Shooter actually the hero here? I’ll let you be the judge of that. Regardless, it’s always entertaining to take classic tales and view them from a different perspective. Sometimes, the sheer creativity involved in such reinterpretations brings more laughter than the original material ever could.

If anyone disagrees, they can kindly request a warm glass of shut-the-Hell-up—a quote from the movie, not an actual insult.