There is one who is called House. He escapes clinic hours, refuses to put on doctor uniform, insults people who are hypocritical or stupid, and even play dangerous games on patients. He's also been childish ---- dosed Wilson, refused to give up his parking slot to a disabled, and always causes Cuddy a lot of troubles.

House is a a manipulative bastard, yet an honorable bustard he remains. Despite all his nasty deeds and characters, he is the only one who dares to defy rules, pursue the truth, and always do what he regard is right. House has a favorite pet phrase ---- "Everybody lies." In the name of this sentence he may try to find out the truth by any means, even it can hurt others. That's why he got shot at the end of Season 2.

House is an idealized character, a man who's willing to confront conventions, rules, and hypocrisy. He's lucky to get good friends who can tolerate his drawbacks. His boss, Cuddy, director of Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital, also the one who always plays against House. Wilson, famous oncologist and House's close friend. Foreman, Cameron and Chase, House's fellows. Cuddy may be the only one who can handle House, but she is also the only one who's willing to hire House and protect him. Wilson is the one who cares House's life. Foreman, Cameron and Chase can help triggering House's inspiration. All of them are indispensible for House's surviving in this banal and hypocritical society.

House has a gift of using mordant metaphor, which turns watching 《House》 into a process of learning the art of sarcasm. Yet these are the essential tools for House's achieving his goals. Unlike ordinary doctor's gentle suggestion. He always menaces patients by saying "You'd better... or you die." Crude, but truely effective. Here are some pieces:

Dan’s Mother: How can you just sit there?my son is going to die
House: If I eat standing up, I spill.

Foreman: Isn’t treating patients why we became doctors?
House: No, treating illnesses is why we became doctors. Treating patients is what makes most doctors miserable.

Wilson: I’m still amazed you’re in the same room as a patient.
House: People don’t bother me until they get teeth.

Wilson: You will lie, cheat and steal to get what you want, but you’re incapable of kissing a little ass?
House: Well, we all have our limitations.

(The lady's pregnant...)
House: Lift up your arms. You have a parasite.
Jill: Like a tapeworm or something?
House: Lie back and lift up your sweater.You can put your arms down.
Jill: Can you do anything about it?
House: Only for about a month or so. After that it becomes illegal to remove, except in a couple of states.
Jill: Illegal?
House: Don’t worry. Many women learn to embrace this parasite. They name it, dress it up in tiny clothes, arrange playdates with other parasites...
Jill: Playdates…
House: (showing her sonogram) It has your eyes.

Every time I watch 《House》, I can't help thinking about the philosophy and impact 《House》 has given me. It's true we can't and we will never be House. But guys, don't we need some changes?