David Spade, the sarcastic comedian of “Tommy Boy” and “Saturday Night Live” fame, discussed his new film, “Joe Dirt,” his life, and the mullet hairstyle he sports that has become a pop culture icon.

Although it is too early to tell, Spade?s hairstyle, and demeanor to match, could strike a chord with the public?s fascination with rednecks.

According to Spade, his character Joe Dirt is the brain child of himself and co-writer Fred Wolf.

“It?s based on people we grew up with that hung out in the front of autoshack or NASCAR races and they always had that early MacGyver haircut, better known as the Mullet,” Spade said.

The film was inspired by “some dirtballs hanging out in front of 7-11 and people carrying gas cans with their sleeves cut off on the expressway,” according to Spade, who co-wrote the film.

Spade was also asked about the commercial value of the film, including the possibility of “Joe Dirt” action figures.

“Just put a mullet on your Justin Timberlake doll and it should work,” Spade said.

A graduate of Arizona State University, Spade set his sights on becoming a comedian early on.

“I just started doing amateur nights after high school because I desperately need attention,” Spade said.

He mentioned Dennis Miller, Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy as comedians that he most admires.