I simply said what I wish had been said when Kevin and I got married.
This is one of my favourite pieces of this show because “Marriage is like…oatmeal” was introduced as part of the “Holt can’t do emotions” gag
But in this speach, the unusual metaphor is powerful and sincere and heartwarming. And it shows that these writers really understand the character of Holt and the nature of love, and that they are very, very good at their craft.
Tag: kevin cozner
When gay marriage was legalized, we weren’t sure if or when it was going to be struck down so speed was of the essence.
when people say that Brooklyn 99 doesn’t make jokes about Holt being gay… it does. it just doesn’t make homophobic jokes, it makes jokes like this that are actually funny.


















