My Favorite Hank Moody Rant

Okay, so this clip is from the first season of Californication and now that the show is into it’s third season it could be seen as a bit out-dated. But to me, this is timeless. I understand the obvious irony with me posting this on the Bloated Penguin, but I think there is something so brilliant about this entire statement. It speaks volumes for the evolution of technology and the de-evolution of creativity and human uniqueness.

I watched the second episode of the third season of Californication last night and there were a few moments in the episode that reminded me of this rant. I don’t think there are any clips up at the moment, but if you’ve seen it then you’ll probably understand what I’m talking about. Plot-wise, I think the timing of making Hank a writing professor is great. He’s in a rut, he’s worse than he’s ever been by ways of his emotional state and the old saying of, “Those who cannot Do, Teach,” is hinting to reign true. But then Hank drops great little bombs like he did with Ed Weswick‘s character when he told him not to write about anymore Vampire shit.

Now, I like some of the “Vampire shit,” out there, especially True Blood, but I understand where he’s coming from and this is why I think it relates back to the rant posted above. More and more, people are finally being exposed as hacks and I think shows like Californication are brilliant for noticing. The “creative,” society as a whole really ran out of ideas back in the 90′s but they’ve been covering it up since. There are exceptions of course, but in general, and I think this is where Hank is coming from, stories don’t have the writer’s passion anymore. It’s like everyone is so concerned with getting noticed and making a crap load of cash and walking down a red carpet that they neglect to take chances. Anyways, I know it’s not on the level of a Hank Moody rant, but that was mine.

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