An exploration of queer identity as queerness has become more mainstream and commodified, offbeat comedy I Hate People, People Hate Me, written/created by and starring comedian newcomer Bobbi Summers, is inspired tonally, in part, by films like Ghost World, Good Burger and Welcome to the Dollhouse alongside Summers’ diaries, written while in their 20s:
The show follows Jovi (Summers) and Tabitha (played by fellow writer/comedian Lily Kazimiera), two people perpetually disturbed by the world around them that have bonded over a mutual hatred of their peers and society at large, alongside suicidal feelings and drug abuse. The series was directed by Blake Mawson and co-stars Alden McWayne (AKA everybody’s favourite TikTok mullet-ed sweetheart, Gucci Pineapple).
They’ve just released the first TWO episodes for free. Find them both after the jump!
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And if you’re in Canada (or on a VPN), you can watch the entire series for free over on CBC Gem. Thoughts?
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EP 1: “Jovi feels insecure when a picture of an acquaintance’s asshole gains traction online. Tabitha is confronted by a former roommate.”
EP 2: “Jovi is uncomfortable getting undressed with a new lover. Tabitha strikes a bargain for some chicken tenders..”
Complete shit
I couldn’t tell if this was serious or a reference to when he posts his song.
Iconic vibes.