If you saw the cover photo and/or title of this article and thought to yourself, "Hmm. I've never heard of Hot Rod," or "Hmm. I've seen this movie but it's really dumb, I just hate it," then I do not understand you or your sense of humor. But hey, now is the time to get acquainted or re-acquainted with Hot Rod and love it! If you're thinking, "I don't have time to watch the movie," then no fear, because I have provided my top 14 favorite moments of Hot Rod!

Enjoy, ladies and gentlemen:

When Rod had the wrong idea about a healthy step-father/step-son relationship:

When this happened:

"And THAT is how it's done."

When Dave and Maggie fought over the topic of punch:

When the crew totally knew how to party:

Any form of partying calls for bubble wrap.

When Dave found the true meaning of inflatable pools:

When Jonathan fought for the love of his life:

...by sitting in his car and just yelled for her.

When Dave was hallucinating:

When Rod used to be too legit:

When the crew danced their little hearts out in front of a convenience store:

When Rod went on a date:

...And sang about it.

When Dave was honest about his feelings:

...And so was Rico:

When Rod claimed that he was a partier and no one else was allowed to claim that title:

When Kevin couldn't think of the name of that one song:

When Rod went to his quiet place and punch danced:

"So I galloped into a wooded glen, and after punch dancing out my rage and suffering an extremely long and very painful fall, I realized what has to be done."

If you haven't seen Hot Rod or you just want to watch it again for a laugh, you have my blessing to stop reading this article now and start up the movie. But, if you were the ones who watched this movie awhile ago and hated it, read on: I'm guessing that due to this article, you have realized where you went wrong in your life, and you want to re-watch this movie with a new understanding. Now is your time, young grasshopper. Now is the time.