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Douglas "Doug" Pruitt, Dad · Thermostat Guardian

Douglas "Doug" Pruitt

Dad · Thermostat Guardian

Doug Pruitt is confident, cheap, and wrong about almost everything, often all three at once. He has kept the thermostat at 68 since 2009, believes every problem can be fixed with duct tape and a strongly worded letter, and has been at war with the Bramblewood Court HOA for eleven years. His best friend and arch-rival is Marcus next door, and the two of them compete over grills, lawns and Christmas lights with the intensity of an Olympic final. Underneath it all he would do anything for his family. He just wants them to wear a sweater while he does it.

Age52
Height5'9"
BuildDad bod (certified)
JobAssistant regional sales manager, Tri-County Gutter Supply
LivesThe Pruitt house, Bramblewood Court
FamilyWife Nora, daughter Ivy, dad Earl, dog Biscuit
Catchphrase"Who touched the thermostat?"
Appearances2

Skills

Thermostat defense100%
Finding the cheapest gas within 30 miles95%
Dad jokes90%
Grilling (his estimate)98%
Grilling (actual)41%
Reading assembly instructions3%
Admitting he's wrong0%

Things you should know

  • Owns four identical green cardigans and calls them "the collection."
  • Has written 37 letters to the HOA. Linda has framed six of them.
  • Once drove 22 miles to save 4 cents a gallon. Spent $9 on snacks.

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2 episodes so far. Newest first.

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