Myron doesn't have a son.
He wanted the action figure for himself because he missed out on getting the popular toy from his youth under the Christmas tree.
shareI'm not sure, cause why else would he be trying to get one?
I doubt he's a fan cause he can't even pronounce his name right. He called him "Turtleman" twice.
That's a cool theory. But I think Myron had a son that he didn't want to let down. This movie doesn't really lend itself to interpretations like that. The plot is laid out rather simply.
shareI doubt he's a fan cause he can't even pronounce his name right. He called him "Turtleman" twice.
LOL. Excellent observation.
The conspiracy theorists might then suggest he was purposely butchering the name to feign indifference to the doll.
But even so, my answer to that would be "why Christmas Eve" of all times to get himself a doll? If he was a fanboy of the toy he'd have bought one much earlier and not waited for Christmas Eve.
And even if he decided on the 24th that he suddenly wanted one, I'm sure he'd rather wait a few more days after Christmas for the next shipment as opposed to risking his life by climbing a dangerous roof if it was just for himself. No, it was clear that he *had* to get a Turtleman doll before the end of the day. Even a fanboy could realize that they were sold out and would simply get one next shipment.
It's quite clear that Myron and Howard made the same mistake; waited too long to get the gift both their sons wanted in time for Christmas morning and paid the price for not being attentive enough (which was the point of the movie).
Fortunately, both were able to come through for their kids and give the kids *and* us a happy ending.
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