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The Gruesome ‘Tommy Boy’ Outtake That Will Make You Hate Rob Lowe

Animal lovers will be relieved that this scene ended up on the cutting room floor

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Rob Lowe might have been known for his boy-next-door charm at one time or another, but his character in 1995’s Tommy Boy was far from lovable. Heck, if we’re being totally honest, the conniving con artist by the name of Paul Barish isn’t even the slightest bit likable. To begin with, Paul plots to get his hands on half of factory owner “Big Tom” Callahan’s money by having his wife pretend to marry Callahan. Later, Paul sabotages Callahan’s computer system, causing significant problems for the company’s clients.

As a result, Paul and his wife come very close to succeeding with their plan. Luckily, Callahan’s son, played by Chris Farley, is able to swoop in and save the day........

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