Ep 213: New Year - No Guest
We Might Be Drunk
Deep Dive
Why is the speaker gaining weight?
The speaker jokingly attributes their weight gain to the extended holiday season and its abundance of food.
Why did the speaker hire an interior decorator?
The speaker's mother convinced them to hire an interior decorator, promising discounts and convenience, but the experience has been costly, frustrating, and ultimately unsatisfactory.
Why is the speaker upset with the Italian furniture makers?
The speaker is upset because the custom-made couch they ordered from Italy took six months to arrive, is not what they wanted, is uncomfortable, and cannot be returned.
Why does the speaker criticize the Bob Dylan biopic?
Despite Timothée Chalamet's excellent performance, the speaker criticizes the film for taking unnecessary liberties with Bob Dylan's life story when accurate documentaries and information are readily available.
What happened with the speaker's car over the holidays?
The speaker's car was mistakenly booted, then broken into and had its window smashed while parked in a paid garage. The garage refuses to take responsibility for the damage.
What gift did the speaker receive, and why was it problematic?
The speaker received a chest filled with Pirate's Water from KFC as a gift. While the chest itself was well-made, the speaker found it cumbersome to transport to Boston for their nephew, and the nephew was ultimately unimpressed with the gift.
What was the speaker's peeve about their father-in-law's visit?
The speaker's father-in-law critiqued their home's ongoing renovations and insisted on accompanying them to work, making the speaker feel babysat and annoyed.
Why does the speaker dislike the Roomba?
While acknowledging the Roomba's advanced technology, the speaker finds it ineffective at picking up small items and navigating their multi-floor home.
What is the speaker's theory about the scarcity of female serial killers?
The speaker jokingly suggests that the supposed inability of women to keep secrets might explain the lower number of female serial killers, imagining a scenario where a female killer confesses mid-murder.
What is the speaker's opinion on the phrase "happy wife, happy life"?
The speaker finds the phrase "happy wife, happy life" to be stupid, misogynistic, and indicative of insecurity in a relationship.
What are the challenges of having sex with a pregnant woman, according to the speaker?
The speaker mentions having to be more careful with positioning and avoiding squishing the baby, as well as the confusing distinction between pulling hair and accidentally lying on it.
What is the speaker's final peeve?
The speaker's final peeve is when their wife says she's coming with something but takes a long time to actually arrive, preferring direct communication even if it means waiting.
What is "No Lobsters"?
No Lobsters is the name of Matt Peter's sketch comedy group, which creates content for YouTube.
- The hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays.
- They also talk about the impact of the entertainment industry's decline on their work.
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