rewatched obsession and when bear goes to get a “sunshine in a rock” citrine necklace he concludes nikki wouldn’t like it, then he gets the one wish willow and says HE likes that better. that’s his whole thing, guessing nikki’s preferences and concluding they should match his.
OBSESSION was so disturbing and uncomfortable because the casual selfishness of a man is a terrifying thing. even a man you trust, even a man you think is your friend. you have no idea what autonomy they would steal from you if given the chance and that’s horrifying
Its been 7 years since anthony bourdain died, he respected palestinians like very few other western journalists ever did. This is from a 2013 episode of parts unknown where he went to the gaza strip.