Bojack Horseman, Arranged Marriage, violence
“Hello?”
“Hi, Diane. I know it’s late, but do you think something like real love has ever really existed, or is it just a concept people came up with to make themselves feel better because deep down, in their hearts, they know everything is actually just shit? It’s Bojack, by the way. Horseman.”
“Bojack, what’s going on? It’s... It’s 3 o’clock in the morning. I have work tomorrow.”
“No, it’s 2:36, I wouldn’t wake you – But that’s not the point. Love. Do you think it’s real? Could it ever be real?”
“Bojack, are you dru... Yes. Yes, I believe love can be real.”
“How? I can’t believe that, Diane. I’ve been watching this show; it’s supposed to be a documentary or something and at first, I thought: Man, what a bunch of bull crap. Are those people really interesting enough to get a documentary? I still don’t have a documentary, why do they? Anyway, then I was bored and I accidentally got really into it; and the woman who the story was about was really into that guy, yeah? He was all great, but then her family forced her to marry someone they’d chosen for her and he was an ass, but a rich ass, you know, like about ninety percent of the Hollywoo. Then, in the end, she tried to be a good wife and all, but the husband started beating her, and so she ran away and found the first guy because he was the only person she still trusted and he... he also hit her. Many times.”
“...”
“Everyone is shit and I can’t help but wonder why we still pretend love exists and is good for us if having any kind of positive thoughts or relationships or hopes for anything nice in this life is nothing but a disappointment. Why, Diane? What’s the point of it all?”
“Well...”
“Just please no glass half-full bullshit or I swear to god –“
“I wasn’t going to! I think love is real, but I don’t think it’s all bees and butterflies and children dancing around campfires.”
“Children doing wha –“
“Nevermind! Anyway, I think finding people worth caring for is the only good thing we have this world, and each other, to offer. I mean, you’re right – everything is shit and we’re all going to die, and many people don't deserve what we want to give them, but we have to find those who do. Being there for your friends and loved ones is the only thing we can do to make it bearable. That’s why we create communities, that’s why you’ve been allowing Todd to sleep on your couch for forever, that’s why Princess Carolyn still has your back even when you are a dick, and that’s why I’m talking to you at 3 o’clock –“
“2:45.”
“– 3 o’clock, about the meaning of love, trying to make you feel better. People are terrible; life is terrible. Being a person is terrible. Honestly, other people are the most annoying thing there is, but also the only thing that matters. That’s why I believe in love. I think love is just caring. Someone asking how your day went and holding your hand when your pet dies. That’s what we do.”
“And what if you’re unlovable?”
“As long as you let people in and allow them to love you, no one is really unlovable.”
“Maybe.”
“Yeah.”
“Thanks, Diane. Good night.”
“Good night, Bojack.”