UPDATE: Gibson has since admitted to having a “short fuse.”

Lesson of the Day: If you’re ever going to interview Mel Gibson, just stick to divorce-related questions. References to his “sugar t-ts” comment are off the table.

While helping Gibson to promote his new movie, a Chicago-entertainment reporter got a taste of the actor’s edge of darkness. Although things were pretty tense for WGN’s Dean Richards during the chat, the situation got 10x more awkward after it was done.

You’re right, Mel. We should keep things from the past in the past. Let’s focus on what you’re saying today.