If you haven’t watched this 2006 movie “Thank You For Smoking” you really should. Aaron Eckhart’s character is a dead ringer for Don Draper.

I saw this movie in the theater when it came out and watched it last night for the first time since on streaming. It’s a brilliant satire and is especially relevant in our current era.

Nick Naylor in “Thank You for Smoking” and Don Draper in “Mad Men” are both charismatic, morally ambiguous protagonists who excel in the art of persuasion. Naylor, a lobbyist for the tobacco industry, and Draper, an advertising executive, manipulate public perception to serve their industries, often prioritizing success over ethics. Both characters are highly skilled at crafting compelling narratives, masking uncomfortable truths, and navigating morally complex situations with confidence and charm. Their personal lives also reveal vulnerabilities behind their professional facades, as they grapple with fractured relationships and the weight of their choices.