Je rencontre le vrai Tarzan

The speaker is heading to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) in Hollywood, California, to check the registration status and insurance of his "monkey bike." He wants to ensure that the vehicle is properly registered and insured to avoid any issues with paperwork suspension. Before reaching the DMV, he takes a detour to show something "aberrant" and "insolent" in Hollywood. He drives through an area near Franklin Avenue, where many stars like Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio live in the hills. He points out a private Catholic girls' school located just below the American Film Institute, where Steven Spielberg studied. He then describes a construction site on Western Avenue, near Franklin. For the past one or two weeks, extensive work has been underway to build an access ramp for disabled people. This project was initiated because a man, claiming to be disabled, sued the property owner. The man alleged that he couldn't access the building with his electric wheelchair due to a steep incline and lack of proper disabled access. He demanded a million or two dollars in compensation, which the property owner is now obligated to pay, prompting the city to undertake the construction. The speaker reveals that this disabled man doesn't even live in Los Angeles or the immediate neighborhood; he resides in Bakersfield, about a two to three-hour drive north. This man, often accompanied by his lawyer, is known for exploiting legal loopholes. They actively seek out establishments, like restaurants or garages, that are not up to code regarding disabled access, particularly in restrooms. They then file lawsuits, even if they live far away, claiming inability to use the facilities. The speaker notes that while it's "disgusting" and "aberrant," the law often sides with them if the establishment is indeed not compliant. He recounts a conversation with the owner of a convenience store at the location, who explained that she is a tenant and the property owner is dealing with the lawsuit. She learned that the man isn't local and that this is a "lucrative business" he conducts with his lawyer. The store owner expressed frustration because the construction will reduce the number of parking spaces available for her business and the neighboring ice cream shop and recording studio. What were once seven parking spots for three businesses will now be reduced to six, to accommodate a ramp that the man will likely never use, having secured his millions and returned to Bakersfield. The speaker mentions he had heard similar stories 15 years ago in Philippino Town, where he ran a moped repair shop, about individuals targeting businesses for similar lawsuits. He describes this as a "career" for some, exploiting the legal system. The speaker then continues his journey to the DMV, expressing urgency as it closes soon. He intends to verify his motorcycle's insurance status in the DMV's system, despite being confident that he is fully insured with "Massif" (an insurance company), having even traveled to Paris to secure the policy for his "monkey bike" in California. During his ride, he interacts with a passerby, asking him to make animal sounds. The passerby attempts a Tarzan yell, and then tries to mimic a monkey sound, which the speaker finds amusing. The passerby then asks to try the motorcycle, commenting on its "pretty damn good" speed. After a brief exchange about their respective careers and singing abilities, the speaker is surprised to learn that the passerby is a singer who started his career in English despite being French. The passerby then performs a song in Spanish, mentioning "Dodgers Yamoto player number 18" and "Coca-Cola." The speaker then attempts another Tarzan yell, expressing frustration that he wasn't prepared for it. Finally, he reiterates his destination: the DMV.