“If you’re not somebody, then you’re gonna be somebody’s fool.”  Just like your parents, who bought their kid a motivational video from Mr. T.  Don’t get me wrong, I love Mr. T.   He’s probably the only man on earth I’d let spoon me.  But why do kids need a motivational video?  In 1984 (when this video was released), didn’t parents still use threats of no ice cream and the sting of belt on butt to use as motivators?  I don’t have kids yet, but I wonder if one day I’ll be tempted to buy a motivational video for my kids.   Will I see my kid sitting on the couch and think to myself, “Look at that little punk, just sitting there doing homework like an asshole.  He needs to get out there and be somebody.  If only there was someone who could inspire him to reach for the stars and wear lots of necklaces.”