But wait—there’s a second act to this story. Remember Tyler, the mullet guy? He also went viral. He even started a mullet-themed merchandise line. David Cook and Tyler became unlikely friends.
They did a joint interview where Tyler admitted he grew the mullet as a dare. Cook joked, “Your dare changed my life.” They even posed for a reunion selfie in 2018.
The photo was pure gold. Cook had a buzz cut. Tyler was bald. The mullet was gone, but the friendship was real. It’s the feel-good plot twist nobody saw coming.
Where Is He Now?
Today, David Cook is living his best quiet life. He retired from the police force in 2026. He now works as a security consultant for a private company.
He lives in a small Texas town with his wife and two dogs. His neighbors don’t know he’s famous. He likes it that way. “I’m just Dave,” he says.
He still jokes about the mullet incident. Once, a fan recognized him at a grocery store. He signed an autograph on a bag of tortilla chips.
