We're entering a new era of truth bombs and infotainment.

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The resemblance is uncanny!

A painting I did many years ago as a gift to my brother

Im not super up to date on this sub or the Fandom in general, although Ive followed Tim's career forever. He actually shared my story once on Instagram (I do comedy). Amazing guy.

Anyways I moved to LA a few months ago. As you do in LA ive briefly met Anthony Keidis, Justin Bieber, some others, and literally never missed a beat or gave a shit until today. Never even texted someone and now im frantically posting here trying to find anyone who can relate. In large part because the situation was fucking grim man.

I know ive read stuff here before about Hart grifting or something. Like asking for money, playing up his situation, being a dick at meet and greets, complaining about Tim and Eric. Never thought much about it other than the guy is obviously unwell.

But seeing him in person? First of all, im almost certain hes going blind or is blind. Second, I could hear him a block away. And let me tell you whatever cringe you felt 20 years ago that was alleviated with a laugh, this shit is sad. His voice is horrible. He is bent over himself just moaning into a microphone, puppet laying on the ground, sort of swaying back and forth. It took awhile to even get his attention while I was standing in front of him to hand him a few bucks. I declined to do a photo after because I figured hed ask for more.

Then I awkwardly stumbled over my words trying to explain to my wife what the fuck she just saw.

This is by a major mall in Glendale and there were thousands of people walking around today. Not a single person stopped by him. No way anyone thought he was something other than an eclectic unhoused person.

Anyways I dont have much of a point here other than it really threw me off and I needed to tell someone and none of my friends remember who he was.

Salame everyone.

It printed darker than expected (see second pic) but I’m happy with it!