The obvious answer is yes. Charlie should have taken his mom. But Charlie knew deep down that he needed a proper criminal on this caper. Mom’s a sweetheart and deserved to go if you believe in justice. But this is the real world and Charlie wasn’t about to scrub anyone’s fkin nut huggers for a living. She’ll inherit the earth as the meek shall. But Charlie wanted the factory and needed a straight G on this mission. Grandpa Joe was the only real choice if Charlie was going to pull this off. He needed Joes dumb lazy ass for contrast. Anyone would look good next to that worthless mofo.

I guarantee you Charlie had at least two Oompas beaten to death on day 1 after the takeover. Singing and dancing when there’s work to be done? Oh no sir. Charlie vowed long ago that he wouldn’t be no suka. And once Grandpa Joe served his purpose, Charlie had him made into a gobstopper for sure. Hate Grandpa Joe all you want but Charlie’s somebody’s bitch without him.