rant · moment 5 of 25
Landing in LA: The Sadness and the Androgynous Cowboys
from Bobby Kelly | The Tim Dillon Show #322 · #322
5 min
Tim describes the depressing energy of Los Angeles, the aggressive/dismissive vibe from locals, and a bizarre restaurant encounter with androgynous, Johnny Depp-looking couples at the Ivy.
- Tim describes the sadness that hits him when landing in LA, even just getting an Uber.
- The aggressive, dismissive energy from men in his hotel — not friendly, isolating and lonely.
- People who stayed in LA developed hardened exteriors as the city got worse, becoming less fun.
- Hotel worker jaded after dealing with homeless people defecating outside, cops unwilling to help.
- LA fashion obsession compared to New York regularity — people looking like they stepped out of magazines.
- Androgynous cowboys in shiny rings and bracelets appearing at the Ivy — attractive but in an odd, unsettling way.
- Tim explains LA residents' entire existence revolves around dressing like Johnny Depp and being seen at restaurants at 5:30 PM.