A Confederacy of Hot Dogs

Phil LoPresti, a misanthropic artist, expresses his disdain for the world through poetry and photography, yet struggles with the lack of recognition for his talent. His only passions are his girlfriend Missy, the band Swans, and Clive Barker, though he has a strong aversion to the film Nightbreed. Frustrated by mediocrity around him, he vents his anger in ALL CAPS Facebook posts, targeting fellow writers he perceives as inferior. The narrative explores themes of artistic frustration, love, and the quest for validation.