Look, I’m Gonna Say It
Hollywood is completley out of touch. There, I said it. I’ve been in this industry for 21 years, and I’ve seen alot of stupid things, but this obsession with gas-guzzling SUVs and private jets? It’s embarassing.
Last Tuesday, I was at a conference in Austin, and I heard some exec named Marcus say, “We need to project power, and that means big cars and private planes.” I mean, come on. We’re in the middle of a climate crisis, and these guys are still living in the ’80s?
Which… yeah. Fair enough. But that’s not the point. The point is, there’s a better way. And it’s not some fancy electric car that costs more than my house. It’s e-bikes. Honestly.
My Personal E-Bike Journey
About three months ago, I was feeling kinda down about the whole thing. I was commuting in LA traffic, stuck in my car, honking at idiots, breathing in fumes. It was miserable. So, I did something crazy. I bought an e-bike.
A colleague named Dave told me I was nuts. “You’ll get hit by a car,” he said. “You’ll look ridiculous,” he said. But you know what? He was wrong. I love it. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s cheap. And, you know, it’s good for the planet.
I mean, look at the numbers. The average car emits about 401 grams of CO2 per mile. An e-bike? More like 20 grams. That’s a big difference. And it’s not just about the environment. It’s about the experience. Riding an e-bike is… I don’t know, it’s liberating. It’s like being a kid again.
But What About the Stars?
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But Jim, celebrities love their fancy cars. They love their status symbols.” And you’re right. They do. But that doesn’t mean they have to be stupid about it.
Take Leonardo DiCaprio, for example. He’s all about the environment, right? But he’s also been spotted in a few gas-guzzlers. Come on, Leo. You can do better. Get on a bike. Show the world that you’re serious about this stuff.
And it’s not just the actors. It’s the directors, the producers, the studio execs. They all need to wake up and smell the coffee. Or, you know, the lack of emissions.
A Tangent: The Time I Tried to Convince a Friend
Speaking of coffee, last week I was over at the place on 5th with a friend named Sarah. She’s a big deal in the industry, works for a major studio. I was trying to convince her to give e-bikes a shot. “It’s the future,” I said. “It’s fun,” I said. “It’s good for the planet,” I said.
She looked at me like I was crazy. “Jim,” she said, “I have a Porsche. I’m not giving that up for a bike.” I sighed. It’s gonna be a long road.
But Here’s the Thing
E-bikes are not just for the little people. They’re not just for the environment. They’re for everyone. And they’re for Hollywood. It’s time for the industry to wake up and smell the rosemary. Or whatever.
And look, I’m not saying everyone should ditch their cars tomorrow. But maybe, just maybe, they could give e-bikes a chance. Maybe they could see that there’s a better way. A way that’s fun, and fast, and good for the planet.
Maybe they could even start a trend. A trend that’s not about big cars and private jets. A trend that’s about something else. Something better.
And hey, if you’re looking for some trending topics popular discussions, maybe this could be one. Maybe this could be the start of something big.
But probably not. Because, let’s face it, Hollywood is stubborn. It’s gonna take a lot more than a blog post to change their minds.
But I’m gonna try anyway. Because someone has to. Because someone has to say it. And that someone is me.
So, Hollywood, listen up. It’s time to get your head out of the clouds and embrace the future. The future is electric. The future is on two wheels. The future is e-bikes.
About the Author
Jim Thompson has been a senior editor for various entertainment magazines for over two decades. He’s a self-proclaimed e-bike evangelist and has a soft spot for classic rock. When he’s not ranting about Hollywood’s environmental impact, he’s probably riding his e-bike or arguing with his cat about the merits of pineapple on pizza.
