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Some of the suggested articles have titles like “What is it about Hank Moody that women absolutely throw themselves at him?” or “How do I be like Hank Moody?” My personal favorite is “Why do women keep calling me creepy?” Well, dude, maybe this Hank Moody thing isn’t so fun after all. Reading their responses, I can almost see them foaming at the mouth: “Hank’s a bad-boy gone badder.” This fella also describes women as Hank’s “conquests,” interestingly and offensively enough. The page is titled “Why is Hank Moody so Charming to Women?” Most people raved about his rugged good looks or his chill aura and wit. While this objectification is offensive, it also offers insight into the minds of these misguided fans.Ī Quora page gives even more insight into the glamorized character.

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The comment sections are filled with enthralled and misguided fanboys one fellow described the women in the series as “ roadblocks” in Hank’s rigorous life journey. Videos like “How to Flirt like Hank Moody – The Art of Seduction – Alpha Male Breakdown” are paired with enticing thumbnails proclaiming “MAKE WOMEN CHASE” in bold, capital letters. On YouTube, dozens of videos analyzing Moody’s “alpha” behaviors perpetuate misconceptions about the show. I’ve always been quite the self-saboteur.” “ I’m disgusted with my life and myself.” The list goes on his openness about his personal battles is almost inspiring, but it’s also grossly ignored by audiences. And if I’m appearing to be biased, try Hank’s own words on for size: “ The person that I want to have everything to do with, wants nothing to do with me.” “ Maybe, you never know. Long story short, he’s a 40-year-old living as a teenager. On top of that, he’s unable to maintain a relationship with the mother of his child, and instead of getting his stuff together, he chooses to multiply his body count. First off, he’s an alcoholic and a sex addict. With even the shallowest dive into Moody’s character, his life is pretty sad. But, as an avid fan and writer with quite the imagination, I’ll play along. Moody is not real, and neither is his sex life. Well, for starters, this is a television show. With one swift Google search, dozens of articles appear, each delving into the question my 15-year-old friends were asking: How did Moody do it? And what was the secret to living such a lavish and exciting life? The Depressing Reality In other words, he is an “ alpha,” idolized among the likes of high-school freshmen and various YouTube channels. He is highly regarded as the funniest, most loveable yet strong male figure on the television screen. Of course, he never gets it together, hence the seven seasons of constant conflict, but his wit and charisma struck quite a nerve within the “Californication” fandom.ĭespite his many flaws, Moody is beloved by the show’s fans. Duchovny stars as Hank Moody, a charming and self-destructive writer who attempts to navigate his way through a broken relationship, raising a teenage daughter and the gripping jaws of Los Angeles, California. When “Californication” hit the screen, it flaunted big names (and heartthrobs) like Dave Duchovny from “X-Files,” Natascha McElhone from “The Truman Show” and Evan Handler from “Sex in the City.” Even stars like Rob Lowe and Rick Springfield made frequent appearances on the chaotic comedy-drama. Despite the superficial levity of the episode, the bigger picture of “Californication” is downright depressing.

But, as expected of 15-year-old boys, the point of the show was drastically missed - Moody’s abundance of women was of more concern to us. It’s somewhat pathetic to say now, but my friends and I were in deep, malicious envy. In the episode, Moody maneuvers his way around three separate affairs, as well as the one-sided romantic feelings (you can guess which way they went) that were involved. Zeke, Liam, Abhi and I gawked at the screen, drowning our fingers in buttery popcorn as we observed the tumultuous life of downright horrid womanizer Hank Moody. I was first introduced to the show as a teenager in a cramped basement and surrounded by a group of enthused 15-year-olds. However, Kapinos took the catchy name far past its sexual implications. The scene looks pretty but is unfortunately not real it is from the pilot of Tom Kapinos’ 2007 television show “Californication.” The show was immediately thrust into controversy by a heated debate with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, given the name’s striking resemblance to their 1999 award-winning album. “You can’t always get what you want!” The famous lyrics ring as the screen fades from black and shows a black Porsche as it drives up an elegantly long road, complete with fountains and freshly trimmed grass.