The scene where Mr. Peanutbutter asks Diane why she made such a big deal out of the situation, and she said “someone had to say something” and he says “and that someone had to be you…because…why?”. Later in the conversation, he goes on to say he doesn’t understand why she is taking a stand on something she has nothing to do with, and how it is jeopardizing his role on the Hollywoo Stars and Celebs.
When I was younger and first watched the show, I agreed with Mr. Peanutbutter. Why was she getting all riled up about something that had nothing to do with her? I knew she felt passionately about it but like yeah, she had no connection to it whatsoever. But as I get older & find myself more empathetic towards and deeply unsettled by the injustices in this world, I feel obligated to speak up for and educate others about marginalized groups when they have not had the chance to have a voice. This has caused me to be a “Diane” in some situations while talking to my older family members about social issues, who in turn would be the “Mr. Peanutbutter.”
I do also see his side, because his career is important as well and she’s making very publicly disliked statements when she is very openly married to him. Though, I do feel at this point in the show that Diane’s side is ultimately more important and difficult for her yet she still pushes through because she sees the importance, while Mr. Peanutbutter has been able to breeze through life, not really facing any hard realities. In turn, making him unable to understand her situation. I think he could survive just fine if he supported her and faced some backlash, as he would surely bounce back (in the Bojack Horseman cinematic universe where, of course, popular people face little to no consequences.)
Just want some opinions. :)
Mr. PB works directly with Uncle Hanky. Directly. Their shows are heavily cross-promoted. They’re on billboards together.
Does Diane need to be the one to take Uncle Hanky down? Not necessarily. There’s a lot of fucked up shit happening in the world all the time. Sometimes you’ve got to pick your battles.
But when Mr. PB goes to work the next day, work that involves making nice with this actual rapist and promoting his show, he is now actively complicit in covering for his crimes. Why? So he can continue to live in a very nice house? So he doesn’t have to go back to work at Lady Footlocker? How do you look yourself in the mirror after that?
I think this is a good point. If getting caught up in controversy would’ve gotten PB fired from an unrelated job, I’d think Diane arguing on the media about Hank would’ve been unfair to PB. But PB’s earning money from being in a network with Hank, and Hank’s also earning money from being in a network with PB. They aren’t desperate for money either, it’s not like he’s in a “stay quiet or starve” position.