Yancy might have found humor in the bourbon-soaked TV version of rural Southern life, if Buck was just another harmless stooge. But he wasn't. He was a septic inspiration to impressionable mouth-breathers such as Benny the Blister.
In the excerpt from Carl Hiaasen's Razor Girl, Yancy might have seen humor in a TV portrayal of Southern rural life that was heavily influenced by alcohol and stereotypes. The humor would have been more light-hearted if Buck, a character in the show, were simply a harmless figure rather than something more problematic.
However, Buck was not just harmless; he was a negative influence, even serving as a source of inspiration for less discerning viewers like Benny the Blister. This highlights how certain portrayals can have unintended harmful effects on impressionable audiences.
