In this film, a wealthy real estate developer named Goddard Bolt (Brooks) makes a high-stakes bet with a rival (Jeffrey Tambor) that he can survive on the streets of Los Angeles for 30 days without a single cent. Along the way, he experiences the harsh realities of homelessness and finds love with a woman named Molly (Lesley Ann Warren).

: "Life Stinks" is also the title of a podcast and blog by Elizabeth Laing Thompson that focuses on finding hope during difficult times.

: There is a 1977 song titled "Life Stinks" by the experimental rock band Pere Ubu .

: While it received mixed reviews upon release, it is often cited by fans as an underrated gem . Other Notable References

: Fans often remember the "Ha Tu! Ha Tu!" dance sequence and the "slapping session" with a character claiming to be J. Paul Getty.