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Accepting the Fakeness of LA and Why This Show Succeeds
from 162 - Assland · #162
3 min
Tim talks about surrendering to the fakeness of LA and show business, arguing that authenticity is why shows like his, Rogan's, Theo's, and Bert Kreischer's succeed while network fear-based comedy fails.
- You have to give yourself over to LA's fakeness or you'll lose your mind.
- What people actually want is safe, agreeable content—they think watching Jimmy Fallon eat fettuccine is great.
- Tim talks to regular friends who watch the show and don't agree with what he says, and that's fine.
- Hollywood wants you to agree with people and not laugh, but Tim prefers if you laugh at the show regardless of whether you agree.
- The meetings Tim has now involve people who just want you to nod and smile—everything is fear-based and safe.
- Shows like this one succeed because they're genuinely funny and authentic, unlike the safe content industry wants.
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