Reddit AMA Recap: Hank Hill of King of the Hill(2025)

Recently during a Reddit AMA, with the no-nonsense Hank Hill of the titular “King of the Hill” series that recently made a comeback on Hulu. As he does his first AMA under the behest of his wife and son. And answers to various topics such as sports, propane, his front lawn, tool recommendations, honest answers to hypothetical questions, and the desire to kick a certain neighbor’s ass.


Did Bobby put you up to this?

Hank: Yes.


On getting the most consistent BTU output from my propane grill without wasting fuel.

Hank: Thank you for your question, Appropriate Divide 64. There are some folks out there who will tell you some nonsense like “a regulator is a regulator.” Those people should not be trusted. That said, yours is a tough question to answer without knowing exactly what type of grill you have. For smaller grills (the kind you’d use for camping, tailgates and whatnot), a single stage regulator should do you just fine. If you have a larger grill, or you’re grilling something that requires you to go “low and slow,” like a pork shoulder, then a dual stage regulator is probably the right way to go. This is a great question. I love the Reddit.


What is the one tool no garage should be without? Also is your beer going to be available for the rest of us at any point?

Hank: This is a tough question. Obviously, the “sexy” answer is a socket & wrench set. Then again, I can’t imagine a garage without a good power drill, ideally with adjustable torque settings. This is assuming you already have a hammer you trust, as well as a vise grip — for when your normal pair of pliers just doesn’t cut it. You’d be surprised how useful a second can of WD-40 is. You know what? I’m gonna keep thinking about this. To answer your beer question, no. Bill got into the garage and drank it all.


Would you recommend a plastic-wood composite material for replacing the surface of a wooden deck? While the promise of no-rot and lowered maintenance is promising, I worry about the environmental impact of the microplastics released during the screwing and whatnot.

Hank: Thank you for your question, Cinnamon Pop-Tart Fan. My son Bobby loves Cinnamon Pop-Tarts too. They were on his “Top 15 Pop-Tarts Flavors List”. Anyways, I reject the premise of your question. The best part about re-surfacing a deck is the maintenance.

1: Aside from Texas and Saudi Arabia, is there anywhere else in the world you’d like to travel to?

2: How do I go about fixing the grout in my kitchen? The person who did it for me didn’t do a good job. I would’ve done it myself, but was recovering from knee surgery at the time it needed to be done. Thanks for the many years of entertainment! Tell Dale “I know”. He’ll know what it means.

Hank: I gave Dale your message. He screamed and ran into his basement. He also warned me not to answer the other two.

What is the recipe for alley guys beer? Dale, bill, and boomhaur may have hyped it up a little bit, but if they say it’s better than Alamo, I may have to try and make it for myself. As for my second question, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself, knowing what you do now, concerning parenting? I just had a son myself and I don’t want him to turn out “not right” if you understand my meaning.

Hank: Thank you for your question, M-Z 2000. All I can tell you about brewing a great beer is, less is more. That altruism also applies to seasoning your meats and parenting your son, too.

Mr. Hill if you could fully convince Dale Gribble of just one truth about the world.. what would it be?

Hank: Thank you for your question, Odd Demand. This may be the toughest question on here, because Dale is an idiot. I suppose the one truth would be: if he doesn’t return my rotary drill by tomorrow, I’ll kick his ass.

How do you juggle your busy schedule? Your lawn is immaculate. Your house is up to code, as you’re quick to fix anything wrong. You’re always at the grill on time. How does one man hold a job and be a great father and husband while balancing so much housework?

Hank: Thanks for the question, Figgy. But, can I just say, respectfully, getting off of this Reddit thing would probably be a good start.

Texas is the beef state, so I have to ask; what do you think makes a perfect burger? How long on the grill, and what goes on it, in your opinion, to make it perfect?

Hank: Thank you for the question, Rabbit Kamen. There’s no such thing as “the perfect burger.” But cook an 80/20 ground chuck patty on a propane grill at medium-high heat for 3 and a half minutes per side, and you’ll come pretty dang close, I tell you what. Oh, and under no circumstances should you be “smashing” your burger.

Hypothetically, how do you think your father would react to his grandson’s success in the restaurant business given his establishment celebrates two cultures he was historically at odds with?

Hank: Thank you for your question, Mrs. Teve Thompson. Wait, sorry, that was a typo. I meant Mr. Steve Thompson. Unless… “Teve”, isn’t a woman’s name, right? Anyway, what was the question? I guess we can just move on.

On what Apps Hank uses on his smart phone

Hank: The Robotic Dan. My favorite “app” is the one with a telephone on it that allows you to make and receive phone calls.


After you and Bobby made your own craft beer, do you have more respect for craft breweries?

Hank: Thank you for the question, JIC Mike. I have a lot of respect for anybody who makes anything with their own two hands. That said, I have no respect for beers that can be described the following ways: fruit-forward, tart, floral, bold, aromatic, earthy, nutty, infused, velvet-y, spiced, smokey, herbal, or “funky.”


Out of all the U.S. presidents, past or present, who do you reckon would’ve made the best propane and propane accessories salesman?

Hank: Thanks for your question, Lone Horns. I really can’t think of anyone better to sell propane than the man that removed price controls on oil & gas, leading to an industry-wide boom. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: thank you, President Reagan.

As a fellow manager of a locally owned business that has multiple venues, how do you handle needing to have a difficult conversation with an employee?

Hank: I’m retired these days, but my son Bobby runs his own business and encounters this kind of problem sometimes. He says whenever he needs to have a difficult conversation with an employee, he likes to give them something called a “360 review.” Closest thing to a football play he’s ever said.

What would you recommend for a young lady just getting started building out her garage? I’m talking tools, set up and home maintenance necessities

Hank: I guess it depends on how young we’re talking about. If you’re under the age of twelve, you should ask a parent or guardian to assist in building out your garage. If you’re older than that, I would recommend investing in a sturdy workbench. Once you’ve got that, you can move on to the real fun stuff, like storage.


This is way out of left field and most likely something Dale would ask you, but would you rather fight 1 horse sized duck or 100 duck sized horses?

Hank: Boy, I tell you, some of these questions are asinine. No offense, I Its Van. Thanks for the question.


Of all of Dale’s conspiracy theories, which do think is the closest to being true?

Hank: Why are there so many questions about Dale? Listen, Dale Gribble is an idiot, and you’re better off getting back to that project that you need to finish.


What are your thoughts on Korean BBQ? don’t worry, unlike in Bobby’s restaurant, you do get to cook it using propane.

Hank: I don’t love the idea of paying to go to a restaurant just to cook my own meat. On the other hand, I enjoy cooking my own meat. I’m gonna get back to you on this one.

If you were stuck on a deserted island and could only bring three things with you, what would they be?

Hank: This is the kind of question my wife Peggy likes to ask strangers at parties. It’s also why I don’t enjoy going to parties.

In response to a fan inviting him to his wedding.

Hank: Congratulations on getting married, Yermyava! Unfortunately I am busy next year, but I wish you and your spouse all the best.

On whose rear have you had to kick the most over the years?

Hank: The answer is Dale.

Why is your reddit name hank hill texas when we all know your from new york city?

Hank: Shut up, Dale.

What’s your take on the current state of the Cowboys? Or the NFL in general?

Hank: I think Jerry Jones should stop messing around and pay Micah Parsons.


Any tips for grilling sirloin steaks?

Hank: You’ve asked an extremely personal question. The truth is, with a propane grill, you really can’t go wrong. However, one thing that really bothers me is when I see a grill that isn’t properly cleaned. Some people believe that by not cleaning their grill, it enhances the flavor of the meat. I will not be eating at their houses.

How was it not being able to eat pork while in Saudi Arabia?

Hank: It was hard.

What are some of your favorite uses of propane throughout the known history of its legacy?

Hank: There have been a lot of incredible uses of propane throughout history. For instance, did you know that during the 1932 Olympics, all of the cooking and water heating in the Olympic Village was powered by propane? And guess which country won the most medals? I’ll give you a hint: it was America.

What’s your idea of a “perfect day”?

Hank: I don’t know if a perfect day exists any more than a perfect burger does. But, any day you wake up and you hear the sprinklers going outside, you’re off to a pretty good start, I tell you what.

Who did you find yourself missing the most while you were away from Arlen— Dale, Bill or Boomhauer?

Hank: Boomhauer. Though, I worried about Bill and Dale… for different reasons.

If you could shake the hand of any historical figure, who would you choose?

Hank: I’d like to shake the hand of every offensive lineman from the 1992, 1993, and 1995 Dallas Cowboy teams. Without those unsung heroes, we’d only have 2 Super Bowl rings, like the Philadelphia Eagles.

If you had to choose between using charcoal for the rest of your life or giving up mowing your own lawn, which would you choose?

Hank: This is like asking me to pick a favorite child. Heh, my son hates when I use that expression because he’s an only child. Anyway, I am going to pass on answering this question.

And finally If you weren’t able to be a propane salesman, were there any other career fields you would have wanted to pursue?

Hank: Well, I got my start selling jeans, but it seems those have become too political, like so many other things these days…

That’s all the time I’ve got for this AMA. I want to thank most of you for your thoughtful and respectful questions. But some of you just ain’t right, I tell you what. Also, Bobby says I should say “thank you to the mods.” Not sure what that means, but I’m gonna trust him on that. Maybe I’ll do another AMA some time. Hold on to your clean-burning questions about propane ’til then.

-End of AMA-