Lessons from The Wild Hogs

Chief and I met up with Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy a few weeks ago at the Power Plant Cinema in Rockwell. We watched the four middle-aged men hit the road to rev up their boring city lives with a freewheeling motorcycle road trip.

Sometimes, we all take a moment to stop and look our “boring city lives.” Review our daily grind between home and work. And wish to get away from it all.

“Wild Hogs” did give us a moment to get away from it all. Maybe, even a bump or a push to get me “on the road” with my best friends.



I could imagine me, Cesar Pareja, Bob Novales, Guy Oria and Bien Perez getting on the road like the “Wild Hogs.” Driving all the way up to Baguio. Or whitewater rafting in Cagayan? Kayaking in Taal Lake? Or Pagudpod?

Or even with my cousins, Mario, Atok and Beng-beng?

The movie is more than about the fun on the road. The breather from the stress and tension of our jobs, maybe, even of our own responsibilities with our families.

The uncertainty one faces.

The “villains” in our daily lives, the “Del Fuegos” (led by Ray Liotta) in our lives who reign at work. The bosses who look over our shoulders. The taxi drivers who refuse to give us a ride during the rush hour. Or the bus drivers who cut across our lanes along EDSA.

There are also heroes. Woody Stevens (John Travolta), Doug Madsen (Tim Allen), Bobby Davis (Martin Lawrence), and Dudley Frank (William H. Macy) are at first reluctant heroes.



Staying for the night in a small town in New Mexico, Dudley discovers his love for Maggie (played by Marisa Tomei).

The next day, the “Del Fuegos” begin to terrorize the town.

Dudley’s love turns into strength and courage to face the “Del Fuegos” as they attempt to burn down Maggie’s diner.

Soon, the “wild hogs” are fighting the “Del Fuegos. Outnumbered, the four are easily defeated, until all the townpeople come to their rescue. Even the original biker, Peter Fonda (his character from “Easy Rider”) comes to the rescue.

Everyday in our homes, there are heroes. Our own parents, Hector and Meya. Edwin and Aurora. Throughout their lives, they have always sought for what is best for Cecile and I. They have become our “heroes” to give us a good Thomasian education. Make us become better persons and real Christians parents.