Trickster Me This?

Talking about the Trickster this week has really given me a run for my money; I seem to be at a loss of ammo.

I don’t know why but for some reason when I think current trickster, a picture of Hugh Laurie comes to mind…

He plays Dr. House on the television show House, in which he is a complete smart ass but also happens to be a brilliant doctor. Each show usually ends with House saving someone’s life but only at the expense of making the other characters feel inadequate. House, like most Tricksters, uses his knowledge to fix situations that could potentially make him look bad. After all, it is just fiction.

As for a real live Trickster, that’s a tough one. Normally I would say Lady GaGa, but she has been my answer for everything lately, so I’m pondering this one…

I feel like there are numerous political figures that could be classified as a Trickster, it seems to be their area of expertise.

Take President Obama for example, he had to use his ‘wit and ingenuity’ to win the presidency, and he is constantly having to dodge stereotypes by the mass public but he does it in a smooth operator kind of way that allows you to think he is part trickster. His power is his language and I think he uses that to his advantage; most politicians are this way.

Another current Trickster – Johnny Depp?

Johnny Depp has had a longtime successful acting career, but how did he get started?

He actually avoided mainstream movies to do what he wanted, which were smaller roles and quirkier films, like Benny and Joon. He was looked at as a rebel for giving Hollywood the middle finger and still becoming one of today’s most popular actor. I think in this regard he defies classification. He has done everything from being a musician to making cartoons and still has time to be a family man. I think Johnny gets the last laugh here because he has crafted his stage to fit his lifestyle.