There are some drugs that work by blocking receptors in the brain, mimicking other molecules which produce undesirable effects. By gumming up the works with a fake molecule, you prevent or lessen the undesirable effect. I think Narcan works that way, as well as many antidepressants.
Or think of it like fixing your daughter up with a gay guy for the prom...
I think of Hogan as our cockblocker.
Well stated.