I think comedy directors tend to feel a need to justify the bad behavior, and I just never think that. I like bad behavior, I've always liked bad behavior, I'm a fan of bad behavior, and I don't think you have to justify bad behavior.
This quote challenges the tendency of some creators to rationalize or excuse flawed characters or morally questionable actions to appease audiences or maintain a certain moral stance. Todd Phillips emphasizes his genuine preference for unfiltered, flawed behaviors, suggesting that storytelling can be powerful without needing to sanitize or justify every morally ambiguous act. It invites us to consider how embracing the gray areas of human nature can lead to more authentic, compelling narratives—reminding us that sometimes, honesty about human flaws resonates more than sanitized portrayals.
