why do so many morons keep saying you cant short C

must have heard that 10,000 time, just now from the broad on Fast Money

 

I'm showing hard to borrow on TOS. I can buy OTM puts. IV is a little on the high side, though.

 

get a real broker

 

You can always do credit spreads to take advantage of the high IV - that is if don't mind the volatility.