Tom Hanks is one of the most beloved stars in Hollywood. Do people love him so much, that he can get away with blatantly committing a crime?
That is what Jimmy Kimmel wanted to find out. Therefore, he sent the actor out to the souvenir shop a few doors down from where Jimmy Kimmel Live tapes to steal a cardboard cut out of himself. Would the multi-Oscar winner do it?
Of course, he would! The only thing he thinks he could get arrested for is “being too charming.” No lawyer could object to that.
With that dare, Hanks left the studio, walked over to the store, greeted some tourists, vandalized a Matt Damon cut out and stole his own. I guess he liked it so much he also stole some fake Oscar statuettes. Did anyone stop him? Of course, not. It is Tom Hanks, he can get away being a thief. After all, he already stole all of our hearts!
I think this would make a great reality show. Every week, Tom Hank is sent somewhere around the World to steal something to see if he can get away it. With each episode, it gets progressively harder until he gets up to the DaVinci Code level of thievery. How exciting would that be to watch? Plus, his comedic commentary would make it even more fun to watch.
I just hope he does not run into the one police officer who has never seen any of his movies. Is that even possible? Who hasn’t seen Forrest Gump, Toy Story, Big or The Green Mile? The latter one better not be the movie the cop is a major fan of and wants to aspire to for Hanks’ sake.
