Remember that Word: Discipline! - Remembering James Tolkan

Attention Slackers!

Character actor James Tolkan has died on March 26th, 2026. He was 94 years old.

Tolkan, who we know him, as the small bald guy with a short fuse (and sometime armed with a shotgun), was best known for playing Mr. Strickland, along with his ancestor, Marshall James Strickland in the Back to the Future Trilogy and as CDR Tom "Stinger" Jardian from Top Gun, who reminds us that "our egos can't write checks our bodies can't cash". He also appeared in other movies like Dick Tracy, Problem Child 2, and as Detective Lubic in the live action Masters of the Universe movie.

Did I forget he wields a shotgun in the movies and in some shows, like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air episode "Day Damn One", in a dream sequence, when he took out a shotgun and shoots Will, after learning of the Alumni desk was ruined (but it was all a dream)?

Anyway, long story short, despite his curmudgeon attitude, at least he was hard on us, giving us "nickels worth" of free advice to better ourselves in the future. I hope what he taught us, in his own hardheaded, stubborn nature, has taught us slackers that we have full potential and we will press on, no matter how hard life can be.

Godspeed, Mr. Tolkan. And yes, we will remember that word...Discipline. Why do good people have to leave us while the slackers get away scot-free anyway? 

Here is Mr. Tolkan's profile on Wikipedia to know the rest of his life and career: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Tolkan

James Stuart Tolkan
(June 20, 1931 - March 26, 2026)

This has been a Retro Rebellion Special Report

The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Chuck Norris!

No words can describe what I am feeling right now. Being born in the 1980s, I was drawn towards action and everything with me is action, and aside from the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme, no one fits that category of an action star than the one and only, Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris, the same guy who fought against Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon. The same man who fought against terrorists in movies like The Delta Force and Invasion U.S.A.. The man who saved POWs in Vietnam in Missing in Action. The man who, just like Mr. T, had his own cartoon series, but didn't last longer like the former did. The man who became a Texas Ranger and fought crime with his bare hands, and befriended every guest star in every episode, including the future Sailor Venus, Cherami Leigh, defended the Undertaker from suffering the same fate from Yokozuna, and gave Vince Vaughan and the Average Joes their second wind against Global Gym Cobras in Dodgeball.

And just like he did for a young boy in Sidekicks, we dreamed of fighting alongside Chuck Norris, not just because he's a martial artist, but an everyman who won't throw hands unless he does so against bullies or villains who hurt those in grave danger. And I thought he would live forever, but not even a great man like him will eventually fall by the hand of Shinigami himself. 

So, brothers and sisters, let us remember the man, myth and legend, not as a meme machine in later years, but a strong everyman fighter, who stands up for the little guy, like me. 

Here's to you, Chuck! Thanks for all the awesome memories, past, present and future. Hope one day, they can live by your example of defending yourself and those weaker against bullies and all around bad people. Godspeed, good sir. Be at peace, brave Texas Ranger.

(TAPS plays)

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris
(March 10, 1940 – March 19, 2026)

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I'm sorry for the lack of posting, aside from this and my fanart I posted the other day. Let's just say I have gone through a crisis of my own making. All will be explained on my next blog. So stay tuned. Until next time, stay frost and resist modern attitudes.

Saraba da (Farewell)...for now

Sparing with Christ Now! The Death Of The Legendary, Chuck Norris!

I- I have no words. The Retro Rebellion is very saddened at the recent loss of one of the Greatest Men Ever - The Legendary Chuck Norris.

He was hospitalized after a Medical Emergency in Hawaii. He was 86.

I have absolutely no words. I'm just too Shocked right now. Hopefully, Jason will bring you a better eulogy. 

We lost a Great Martial Artist, a Great Actor, A Great American Patriot, and a Great Man. He's sparring with Jesus now.

Rest in Peace, Legend. We will All miss you.

For More Info about this Great Guy go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris

RIP.
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris
3/10/1940 - 3/19/2026

Jason's Gallery: St. Patrick's Day Edition - Jason and M'gann: Devoted Trust

 

The Animation Crusader, and his loyal and devoted sisterly figure, M'gann M'orzz!

Jason: "I don't know, M'gann. I wanted to help people, but every time I do so, it blows up in my face, like always. I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself, especially through my art and writing, but the content creators I meet, they just don't acknowledge me, and I don't want to bug them all the time, resulting in a permanent ban from their community. Am I really a bad person?"

M'gann: "No, Jason, you are not. You have a good heart, and a kind soul, and will always help those in need. Content creators, just like voice actors, need their space to breath when it comes to their work and you need to respect that. Just because they don't want to be friends with you, doesn't mean they won't accept you. Parasocial relationships are not like real friendships. You just got to respect their boundaries, but that doesn't mean you stop supporting their work. As long as you don't overstep that boundary, especially not pushing every unsolicited DMs to them without permission, they will eventually see your true worth. Until that day comes, your self-worth is most important. And that's why I like you so much. You are very special, Jason. Never forget it!"

Jason: "Thanks, M'gann. You are always wise beyond your years, even for a Martian. 

M'gann: "The strong bonds between two species, are always infinite."

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My very special St. Patrick's Day drawing of my fictional self, Anime Jason, and one of my favorite characters, M'gann M'orzz aka Miss Martian, who I see as an older sister figure, always comforting me through times of crisis.

Have a happy and stable St. Patrick's Day, everybody!