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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.

In this bit7 moments
  • 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.
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