'Archer' Fans React to Burt Reynolds' Death
Today the world lost a cinematic icon, in the form of Burt Reynolds. The acclaimed actor, [...]
Survivor's Guilt
Is it bad that my first thought upon hearing Burt Reynolds had died was “oh god who’s going to tell Archer?”
— Phoebe (@phoebelett) September 6, 2018
The most common reaction to Burt's death seems to be Archer fans' concern over how Sterling will take the news.
Archer Pains
RIP Burt Reynolds. Archer will miss you the most out of any of us. pic.twitter.com/SSPIngvAuk
— Todd (@itsToddDuh) September 6, 2018
Even as a fictional character, it's clear that Sterling Archer will miss Burt Reynolds more than any of us.
Steel Case of Emotion
I saw Burt Reynolds passed away and my first thought was - Will Archer be ok? pic.twitter.com/MGrQp49SnM
— Joy (@dcbaby73) September 6, 2018
This elevator scene from Burt's appearance in Archer's "The Man From Jupiter" was a fun gag before, and is now a solem and touching memento for fans to appreciate.
Magical Moment
When Archer met Burt Reynolds, it was like they reached out to my childhood. https://t.co/iSy35EXCke
— Ken Wheaton (@kenwheaton) September 6, 2018
This was a magical moment for so many of us 20 - 30 somethings that grew up with Burt Reynolds films, and were early fans of Archer. Now it's a bonafide classic scene.
Resume of a Legend
Ach, that's a shame about Burt Reynolds.
— Stu Murphy (@StuartJayMurphy) September 6, 2018
Smokey & The Bandit, Cannonball Run, Boogie Nights & Deliverance.
As well as being Sterling Archer's spirit animal.
RIP pic.twitter.com/cPO86H3RIR
Archer has become enough of an icon that Burt Reynolds gets an 'icon by association' boost by being his mentor.
Multi-Generational Icon
My grandpa and I bonded over Smokey and the Bandit. I loved him in Boogie Nights. Love his apperance on Archer. I hope to see him in one last hurrah in Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
RIP Burt Reynolds. https://t.co/cL0hguV7mx
— Charles R. Ousley / Skoringo (@Skoringo_Tweets) September 6, 2018
As you can see above, thanks to Archer, Burt Reynolds' awesomeness was something that could be shared between multiple generations of viewers.
The Real Victim Here
Mallory Archer will be devastated.
Burt Reynolds, Self-Mocking Hollywood Heartthrob, Dies at 82 https://t.co/feL5sc3l6S
— Play Ball! ? ⚾ ? ? (@CafeChatNoir) September 6, 2018
Everyone is concerned for Sterling - but what about the other Archer that loved Burt???
A Hard Wake (Phrasing!)
Rest in piece, Burt Reynolds. I will watch the Burt Reynolds-Archer episode over and over
— ? Kupa Two Brains ? (@cornkobers) September 6, 2018
The Burt Reynolds episode of Archer is about to get a major surge in streams. Will you be watching?
The Greatest Afterlife
Archer and Burt Reynolds - cruising around in a bichin airboat forever.
— Adam (@adamscoll) September 6, 2018
That would be heaven for a lot of fans - how about you?
What We Need to Heal
Burt Reynolds has died. I guess this means there will be special Episodes is Archer commemorating his passing.
— Lesley Comissiong (@comissiong) September 6, 2018
Hopefully the next (and final?) season of Archer will address Burt's passing in some way - maybe even with a special video tribute released sooner before later. The world needs to heal from this, and Archer could help that happen.
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R.I.P. Burt Reynolds. We will miss you - but never more than Sterling Archer does.