Definitive Proof That Hal From Malcolm In The Middle Was The Worst Dad Of All Time

He's not the boss of us now...

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 12:21

Bryan Cranston may be one of the most respected actors of his generation, but before he broke big he was just an average Joe in an amazing TV show.

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That's right, Hal in Malcolm in the Middle.

OMG we could hear your sighs of admiration through the screen! WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!? HAVE YOU SERIOUSLY FORGOTTEN ALL THE SHIT HE TRIED TO PULL?

Here, let's jog your memory, shall we?

13 Times Hal From Malcolm In The Middle Was The Worst Dad

Most people remember Hal for being a fantastic father figure. Well, we're here to shatter your world. Remember when he just couldn't help but show off in front of his son? Imagine what that did for Malcolm's self esteem!

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And when he nearly burned the family home down because of his disgusting addiction?

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That is so heteronormative!

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He's willing to traumatise the kids for the sake of ten minutes of pleasure.

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Despite his name, he is not Halal.

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He routinely shirks his duties.

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And teaches his children that responsibility can be sold.

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He doesn't even understand the basic economics of supply and demand.

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So the cleaning is a woman's job, is it, HAL!?

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Oh, so it's okay to sell your soul for good looks, is it, HAL!?

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Now That's What I Call Slut Shaming, Volume HAL.

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What more do we have to show you for you to get it into your head...

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Hal's the worst!

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You Will Also LOL: Here's What 18 Of The Characters From Malcolm In The Middle Look Like Now

Here's What 18 Of The Characters From Malcolm In The Middle Look Like Now

Frankie Muniz - Malcolm Wilkerson

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Bryan Cranston - Hal Wilkerson

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Jane Kaczmarek - Lois Wilkerson

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Justin Berfield - Reese Wilkerson

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Erik Per Sullivan - Dewey Wilkerson

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Christopher Masterson - Francis Wilkerson

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James and Lukas Rodriguez - Jamie Wilkerson

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Stevie Kenarban - Craig Lamar Traylor

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Emy Coligado - Piama Tananahaakna

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Cloris Leachman - Grandma Ida

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David Anthony Higgins - Craig Feldspar

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Craig Lamar Traylor - Stevie Kenarban

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Gary Anthony Williams - Abe Kenarban

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Merrin Dungey - Kitty Kenarban

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Catherine Lloyd Burn - Caroline Miller

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Chris Eigeman - Lionel Herkabe

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Evan Matthew Cohen - Lloyd

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Kyle Sullivan - Dabney

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Tania Raymonde - Cynthia Sanders

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Hayden Panettiere - Jessica

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Dakota Fanning - Emily

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Emma Stone - Diane

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