Despite his hillbilly appearance, Tucker is actually a very nice guy. Though he can be tough and somewhat hard on Dale, his best friend, he does so with good intentions. He clearly wants Dale to stand up for himself and believe in himself to get both a girlfriend and achieve better in life. His relationship with Dale is the most prominent in the film. The two are the best of friends, almost like brothers. Though Tucker can be hard on Dale, he clearly values his opinion. By the end of the film, Dale saves Tucker from near death and congratulates Dale for asking Allison out on a date.