The People Are Ill.. || Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast

What this episode is about

The discussion centers around the theme "The People Are Ill," exploring various chaotic and humorous scenarios from Reddit stories that reflect on people's behavior and attitudes. The hosts examine the nuances of who might be considered "ill" in these tales, inviting listeners to engage with the absurdity and complexity of human interactions.

Key takeaways

• Hair fidgeting reveals our innate struggle: chaos in the mind reflected in chaotic hairstyles.
• Whole 30 or Whole 60? The culinary commitment can morph into a delicious dilemma!
• Why watch our own mistakes? Repeated fidgeting may be our mind's way of coping with discomfort.
• Pranks: a messy art form where humor collides with risk—particularly when poop’s involved.
• Sometimes the journey to self-discovery is littered with well, poop—embrace the chaos!

Who speaks in this episode?

• Morgan (Host) · 1 h 10 min speaking
• Lauren (Guest) · 47 min speaking
• Justin (Guest) · 12 min speaking

What is discussed, and when

1. 0:00 – 10:00: Whole 30, Two Hot Takes, Ali, Friendsgiving
2. 20:00 – 30:00: Two Hot Takes
3. 30:00 – 40:00: Two Hot Takes
4. 1:30:00 – 1:40:00: Harry Potter
5. 1:40:00 – 1:50:00: Harry Potter
6. 1:50:00 – 1:57:11: Harry Potter

Notable quotes from "The People Are Ill.. || Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast"

• Whole, 60, now., It's, past, 30., She's, just healthy.

  about Whole 30 · at 2:31

• Be a little selferving and get Love and Libido at a retailer near you or at all.com so you can get yours. That's olly.com.

  about Ali · at 6:23

• Also, my friend just switched to State Farm and saved 50% when compared to his old insurance. So, just saying this is coming from our very own Two Hot Takes subreddit. We are…

  about Two Hot Takes · at 29:25

• And she said, quote, We could grab some food and I'll watch them with you.

  about Harry Potter · at 1:44:15

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

Books & papers

• Harry Potter — Book · Referenced work · 12 mentions · first at 7:47
  Mentioned in passing during a conversation about magic and personal experiences.

Concepts & topics

• Whole 30 — Concept · Referenced concept · 2 mentions · first at 2:30
  Mentioned in the context of a dietary lifestyle one of the hosts is following.

Places & events

• Friendsgiving — Event · Referenced event · 1 mention · first at 2:45
  Mentioned as a social gathering where dietary restrictions were broken.
  There, was, just, so, many, beautiful, foods and, wine, and, I, was, like,, you, know what?
• COVID-19 pandemic — Event · Referenced event · 2 mentions
  Mentioned briefly in passing, likely in the context of past events affecting current situations.
  Ill? I don't know. Just a bunch of chaos all across the board. Some new, some old, some updates, some no updates. It's going to be a surprise. Roulette, rapid fire. I've got…

Media & podcasts

• Two Hot Takes — Media · Podcast · 3 mentions · first at 6:10
  The podcast being discussed in the transcript, where various stories and topics are analyzed.

Sponsors

• Ali — Company · Sponsor · 1 mention · first at 6:10
  Sponsor of the podcast, promoting their wellness products.

Full transcript with timestamps

0:00 Okay. You ready? I'm, ready. Is my gone? Is, this, thing, on? My, My, hair, is, doing, something, crazy today. I almost I don't know. I just don't like it. I keep It's one of those days where I whoo it back and forth and front and back and ponytail and up and down., I, don't know, if, you've, ever noticed that fidget of me, but some days they're really It's really obvious.

0:20 No,, my, I've, like, I, cannot, stop, messing with my hair and head lately. Like I was editing last week's episode, you guys and like literally I'm just like, "Stop touching your hair." I'm like, "Why?"

0:34 I, know., I, I, don't, even, watch, them, back cuz I'm like I don't want to watch myself do my little like any type of

0:40 repetitive, fidgets., Yeah. Yeah., But, I, don't, know., It's But, here, we, are.

0:46 Here, we, are. Here, we, are., Um, we've, got, a, really, good theme today, I think. Um hi.

0:52 Hello., Welcome, back, to, another, episode of Two Out Takes. I'm your host, Morgan joined by Lauren. [gasps] I did that with a guest today and they looked at me like, "What? What is that noise?"

1:05 Wow., Usually, don't, break, it, out, for, the strangers, but I can't believe you did.

1:09 I, did, that, for, a, stranger., I, thought that was like for I thought it was special but

1:14 yeah., No,, it, it, is, special, each and every time. Okay. But, um, yeah,, I, don't, know, what, what, was I what was I saying? It's one of those days, you know.

1:26 Mhm. But,, um,, I, think, it's, going to, be, a, good episode. When we recorded the bruh theme,

1:31 bruh, bruh,, you, had, a, line, in, there, and, you were like, "The people are ill."

1:36 Uhhuh. And, that, has, stuck, with, me., I'm, like, "Oh, thank God today." Yeah.

1:42 So, good., So,, that's, our, theme, today., The people are ill slash like, "Are the people ill?" Or, "Who is ill? Which person in this story is ill? Is anyone ill? I don't know. Just a bunch of chaos all across the board. Some new, some old, some updates, some no updates. It's going to be a surprise. Roulette, rapid fire. I've got options. I've got some gross stuff. You will see poop. You will hear poop. Not see it. You won't see it but you'll hear it. You'll hear about it. We don't have pictures.

2:14 Oh, my, god. I, don't, think, I'll, refresh., But, it's going to be a really fun episode. I I got a glass of wine for the first episode in like three months.

2:25 Wow. I, don't, think, we've, had, wine, on, the show. You're not having wine. Lauren's still doing her

2:30 Whole, 30. Whole, 60, now., It's, past, 30., She's, just healthy. Well, yeah, I have broken the Whole 30 and I wasn't exactly sure how I wanted to do it cuz I was slowly introducing foods and then unfortunately I went to a Friendsgiving a

2:49 lot, of, dairy, and, Friendsgiving. There, was, just, so, many, beautiful, foods and, wine, and, I, was, like,, you, know what? So did that and then as you should now I'm kind of like back um trying to still do Whole 30 and then kind of like incorporate or just see how foods make me feel. So it's it's still happening. It's just not as strict as it was.

3:12 Yeah., Yeah., It's, good, to, figure, out, what your body needs and doesn't need and

3:16 Yeah. what, what, makes, you, feel, good., I Speaking of poop. Oh,, let's, go, back, to, that., Oh,, let's circle back. I It's funny that you're talking that you accidentally said you guys will see poop because I

3:28 Do, you, have, to, take, a, picture, of, your poop and send it to someone? No. Oh,, but, thanks, for, giving, everyone, that vision.

3:34 Well,, sometimes, you, have, to, do, that, with a doctor. No,, I, did, not, do, that., Um,, but, I, watched this video last night where this woman pretended that she had pooped in a Tupperware in a car and gave it to her husband. And his reaction, I don't think it was a fake. Like, I think it was a genuine reaction. And I couldn't stop laughing. Like, I need to see this.

4:00 I, know., I, want, you, to, like, insert, it, in. I, want, to, do, this., I, want, to, do, this, to Justin.

4:04 You, should., What, did, she, use?, A, Tootsie Roll. No., So,, she, used, an, actual, um, like, toy piece of poop. Like you could order online. And then she put Nutella on top of it. And then she sprayed it with this like spray that's like for pranks. It's It's like poop spray. And she sprayed it in this tubware.

4:23 Oh,, the, fart, spray. Yeah., And, then, she, goes, she, closes, it and then um she goes, "Honey, I'm going to use the bathroom before we like leave like one second." And then she gets back into the bathroom. And she goes, "Here hold this." And he's like, "What is this?" And she's like "What's my poop? Duh." And he's like, "Why would you poop in this?" And then she ends up being like, "It's not a big deal." She opens it and puts it on his shirt and that's when he lost his mind and I was rolling laughing. God, she's ill. She is ill in the best way. I love her.

4:56 I, love, Yeah., I'm, like, usually, not, a prank person, but the one where mom or dad or whoever will be on the toilet and be like, "Can you bring me toilet paper?" And it's like their little 2-year-old or something like gets them toilet paper, 5-year-old, six-year-old whatever.

5:10 They, have, Nutella, or, fake, poop, on, their hand. And so as they reach for the toilet paper roll, they smear poop on the kid.

5:16 Oh, my, god., Yes., Yeah. And, the, kids,, just, their reactions are so good. Some of them instantly lose it. Some of them are like, "It's okay, mommy."

5:26 Oh. Like so, good., So, good., So, maybe, I'm, okay, with some pranks. I, think, pranks, are, hilarious., Like, just

5:35 not, ones, that, are, the, crazy, ones, that are like, "Haha, like oh, I had an insane one." Really? It's on next week's episode. It's horrible. Oh my gosh. Horrible. I guess I got to listen in. Got to tune in.

5:49 Yeah. Ter. Let's see who's ill or not ill. I don't know. Let's dive in. Let's do it. This episode of Two Hot Takes is presented by Ali. Women always come first with Ali. That's why they made their Love and Libido, a supplement that helps take the pressure off so you can actually enjoy yourself and sex again. Be a little selferving and get Love and Libido at a retailer near you or at all.com so you can get yours. That's olly.com. Promo code tht30@ ali.com now through November 30th.

6:44 This felt nice. That did feel nice. I don't know what is happening here today. We'll see. I think we should actually start off each episode that way. Oh no, I LOST IT. THAT ONE WAS GOOD. I've been hearing a lot of like what is like the Vegas nerve or something?

7:05 Yeah., I, think, that, it, healed, it, just now. Just, now? Yes., If, you, flex, your, foot, a, couple times, that also can help with your vag nerve and nervous system.

7:15 Wow., I, always, do, that., That's like, really, stressed. That's, going, to, be, my, fidget, up, against a wall really hard. That helps with like deep joint stimulation. That calms your nervous system, but you have to like push really hard into a wall. I like doing the arm in the doorway thing.

7:29 Yep., Same, thing., That's Oh, my, god., I, I, haven't, done, that, in, a very long time and I need to. And if anyone hasn't somehow done this before go in your door frame, put your arms on either side and like for I'd say give it at least 60 seconds. Full 60 seconds. Push out as hard as you possibly can and then magic happens. Truly truly I was about to say Harry Potter style. And then magic happens. And truly like your arms float. Like I'm not kidding. They literally float. It's the craziest magic.

8:03 Yeah., It's, like, that, one, thing., I, don't know if anyone did this as kids. You'd have to like put your two fingers together and then your friend would like keep tying knots, invisible knots over your fingers.

8:14 Whoa., No. And, then, as, you, pull, them, away,, it, like is really hard. You feel like you have like you're tied.

8:20 Really? Yeah. I, got, to, try, that, one. I'll, do, it, to, you, after., Let's, get, into these stories, though. This first one coming from our very own Two Outakes subreddit, 15 hours old. My coworker secretly used my face in her vision board relationship collage, and I don't know how to act normal now. This is going to sound insane, but I swear I'm not exaggerating. I, 28 female, work in a small office. One of my co-workers, 30 female, is very into manifestation crystals, aligning energies, all of that. She's nice, a bit intense, but harmless. Or so I thought. Last Friday we had a casual team lunch. Someone jokingly mentioned vision boards, and she lit up immediately. She said she actually brought hers because she wanted to update the universe during break.

9:16 Everyone just laughed. She pulled it out and that's when I saw it. There was a whole romance collage, candles, beach sunsets, champagne glasses, and in the middle was a cutout photo of my face. My face. So weird. And next to it, a torso of some random shirtless guy with his head cut out from the picture. I froze. My other coworker saw it too and literally choked on her water. She tried to cover it up by saying, "Oh, no, no no. It's just an energy representation." But guys, it was my actual LinkedIn photo printed, cut out, glued next to half a man. She kept trying to explain saying things like, "It's not literally you. It's the energy you give me, and you attract what I want to attract."

10:10 Everyone got super uncomfortable and quietly changed the subject. I could barely finish eating because my heart was in my throat. I don't know how to look her in the eyes on Monday. What do you even say? Is this harassment? Is it delusion? Am I overreacting? I feel violated and also weirdly guilty for feeling violated. This is the most bizarre situation I have ever been in. Any advice is welcome because I genuinely have no idea how to handle this without making work 10 times more awkward. I think all of those feelings are very valid to that. Um I I don't feel like I'm, going to, have, good, advice, here because I'm like a weirdo and I would be like I'm so flattered.

10:57 I did make one of these vision boards in and my face was on it. I, was, not., No,, I, didn't, put, myself, on, it

11:09 at, all., But, I, did, cut, out, a, picture, of John. What's, his, last, name?, He's, from, the office. He's Emily Blunt's husband.

11:18 Yeah,, I, forget,, too., But, he's, such, a cutie. He, was, cute., He, was, in, this, magazine., I had limited magazines to work with. It was for I don't know something in grad school

11:27 and, we, had, to, create, a, vision, board, and at that time I was single. I wanted love. I wanted to find my person.

11:33 Don't, let, Justin, edit, this. And, I, literally, No,, he, I, He's, seen, it. He's, seen, the, vision, board, because, it was like shortly before meeting him.

11:42 And, I, put, like, this, darkhaired, dude, on it kind of like a similar look., I, don't, know.

11:49 And, I, put, like, new, flame, at, the, top. Sorry. Yes. Yeah. And, so, that, it's, like, sorry, Emily, Blunt if you're listening like but like that's someone who's unattainable and not in my circle.

12:04 Yeah. But, I, do, think, it's, kind, of, odd, that, she printed this picture from her co-workers LinkedIn and then got so excited to whip out this manifestation vision board. If I did that and I knew I put my co-worker's face on it, that thing would be sitting at home. It's like it's almost like a weird voodoo doll. And I don't like obviously this is in the theme just because it's super weird. Maybe she's dealing with a little bit of delusion. I don't know. But like I think overall it is just odd behavior. I don't know if I'm just like it is definitely odd behavior 100%.

12:40 But, like, her, reason, that, she, came, up with I don't know if I'm just that gullible but I'm like oh okay like that tracks like

12:47 but, like, but, I, haven't, heard, that, with, a vision board. Where do you put somebody else's face? Because I her response, if it's not true, was quick because it's like, okay, you see somebody that like attracts all these type of men that you want. How do you embody that type of energy in order to get the type of men that you want to be attracted to you too, and to chase you, too? that explanation. I'm like, that doesn't that doesn't feel like it's an impossible thing for her to do. But also, it's like when you do a vision board, like it should be all focused on you, you would think. So, it seems odd to post about somebody else. Like that almost feels like envy or like jealousy, but but I don't know. I'm not really down. I don't really know a lot about those type of the vision board lifestyle. I did however buy a book off of like Tik Tok shop or something of like a vision board material and I just like look through it

13:47 in the morning cuz it's like so pretty and like fun little quotes. I, like, that.

13:51 But, like, you're, supposed, to, like, cut stuff out and then like make a board with it.

13:55 Yeah. But, right, now, I, just, like, it, as, a, book. That's, okay. Anyway,, it, how, you, want., Long, long, story short, this is totally fair to be very creeped out. And I'm I I'm thinking she completely just forgot had like was like and then she was like, "Oh my god, this is so embarrassing. I forgot that I put a coworker on here."

14:16 Poor, thing., If, that's, the, case,, poor thing. And then the other option is that she could be a huge creep.

14:24 Well,, that's, a, possibility., Uh,, it's hard because it's like you cut out my head, put it on a picture of a woman and then next to the woman is a man without a head. Whose head is supposed to be on that man?

14:36 Yeah., Who's, who's, who, who who like, does, she, just, Maybe, she, doesn't care about like the head.

14:46 She, doesn't, care, about, the, hair, color. She just wants the abs and the pecs. She just likes the nips.

14:53 Oh,, no., Uh,, I, also, think, like, say, I, was making a vision board and it's like I want to embrace like Alejandra's work drive and your kindness and like all of that.

15:06 I, would, put, you, on, my, vision, board,, but like we're friends. We're close and like that would be a more like explainable thing.

15:16 But, like, you, could, also, just, add, the words like kindness and like heart like I I don't know. But

15:20 but, I, but, that's, what, these, are. They're not close right?, And, but, that's, what, I'm, saying, is like I don't fully understand like that that when people are into like that lifestyle like it goes deep, right? Like and they're really about energy. So like writing down kindness versus writing down, you know, what you think somebody else embodies like I feel like you like writing down like I want good work ethic or putting Alejandra. When you think about Alejandra, you actually can like see it and feel it and like the energy.

15:48 you know that she's like when you see like hardwork, good work ethic, like I don't, know if, you, really, feel, it, and believe it as much as when you see a person that you're like that's inspirational like she's a badass walking down the streets of NYC like you know what I mean like

16:04 okay, so, maybe, not, that, weird I, don't, know, I, don't, want, to, make excuses if it is weird but

16:09 weird, maybe, not, I, don't, know, I'm, really curious what everyone's takes on this one is I'm a little bit lost I don't know I I guess maybe not bad intentions but don't whip it out at work in order to update the universe during break. And like I fully am on board with manifestation crystals aligning energy, whatever. Like I think that [ __ ] is so cool.

16:31 I, do, too., I, just, don't, know, much, about it. I, don't, know, that, much, either., Like, I love getting my tarot read. Literally Martina read my tarot and Justin's tarot like a couple weeks before he proposed and like the tarot was on like saying proposal. So, I do believe in that stuff.

16:47 I, just like, got, to, move, up, the, proposal. He, No,, afterwards, we, talked, about, it, and he goes, "Yeah, no. I felt that." It was so crazy.

16:56 But,, um,, it's, just, maybe, not, the, time, or place to expose, your, vision, board, in, this, way. No. And like I don't blame OP for feeling violated like going onto somebody's LinkedIn and printing out a photo of them and then seeing it somewhere. I don't know. Like that. I that I do understand that that would feel really odd. Let's get into the comments.

17:18 Okay,, top, comment., I'd, start, keeping that energy representation to myself and limit your interactions with her and inform your boss of her weird stalkery vibe, which I don't know if you can say that in an HR meeting, but um someone else responds to that and goes cosign document everything, send a short boundary email like please remove my image from your materials and do not use my likeness going forward. Then loop in your manager in HR so the request is on record. If she brings it up again, reply only in writing. So these people are taking like a very professional approach like, hey, it's at least at the bare minimum kind of inappropriate for work.

17:59 Yeah. Which legally like I, don't, know., Like, I, I, think, people, Do you remember those hear me out cakes?

18:08 Yes., Yeah. Like, it's, almost, like, in, that, weird, way where it's like you printed off pictures of your co-workers and then like made a hear me out cake, but you're on a vision board instead. But wasn't hear me out like supposed to be like they're gross but I'd still hit. Yeah. Like that's like super like it's worse. Yeah. I guess it's way worse. And so people were getting fired for the cakes.

18:29 Good., So it's, like, so No,, it's, bad., But, I'm, like, could, you, get in trouble for printing out your coworker's picture on LinkedIn and putting it on your vision board? I wonder if that's like an actual offense. I don't know. It doesn't feel like it unless it was repetitive. Like I feel like a one-time thing doesn't feel but but here's the thing is that bottom line is that OP feels really uncomfortable and you shouldn't feel uncomfortable in your place of work. So I agree that actions do need to be taken like set boundaries, make sure you notify your manager like all of those things should

19:03 I, agree, with, all, of, that., Um, because, in your place of work like you deserve to have that like feeling comfortable. Absolutely. And people do start to get a little nervous in the comments. I mean people are like, "She's not trying to attract your energy. She's trying to be you. There's a weird envy or somehow a delusion vibe there. And it's going to get worse if no one checks it to be honest." Well, like I we don't have enough like background information to confirm that that's going on, right? Like does OP add any any other like moments where she's felt like this person is stalking her life or is this the one thing?

19:45 We, don't, have, any, comments, from, OP. Yeah., See,, I, just, I, wouldn't, like, be convinced of that from just this story. It is definitely a possibility.

19:56 Could, be, innocent., I'm, curious, to, see what everyone else thinks. Yeah., But, we, are, going, to, move, along., H

20:05 I, don't know, if, you, saw, me, earlier, when you were like saying some have updates some don't have updates. I did like the emoji teary eye thing face. Like my face was smiling and I instantly was like, "What? What? What?" Well, we'll see. We'll see what ones coming up. Have updates. What if you had to pick would you say this person is ill or was innocent? Um, I would say I'm going to give the benefit of the of the doubt and say "Hey, there's good intentions here, but maybe this person doesn't really understand like social norms and just like doesn't understand how this could be coming across to other people."

20:47 Yeah. Like, I, do, think, like, the, explanation, was like almost too quick for it to be a lie.

20:52 Yeah. So, maybe, she, looks, at, her, coworker, and is like, "She's got a lot of friends at work. People like her. She does well." I'd love to embrace that.

20:59 Yeah., embody, that, type, of, vibe., I'm going to go glass half full, but okay,

21:04 I, could, be, off., I, could, be, off., Okay,, so this next one is coming from our two subreddit, 22 hours old, titled, "I ghosted my boyfriend after I found out who he really was. Nobody knew why, and I think people thought I was weird for a long time." Hello, Morgan. I'm a huge fan and your show saves me during my work commutes. I figured since I listened so much, I should contribute. Here is my story. I 30 female, had just started dating a really nice guy, 40 male. We were on one of our first dates, having a great time.

21:42 He was considerate, fun, seemed like a really good person. At one point during our conversation, he told me he was once married, and has since divorced. He also told me his ex-wife later passed away from cancer. At this point, I felt a cold wash of dread start from the top of my head down to my toes because when he first asked me out, I thought he looked slightly familiar. I figured out after he told me of his former marriage, he was the one who used to come to my place of employment with his then wife. I work in healthcare and we watched over time how he abandoned her during her treatment when it got in the way of his social life.

22:27 How, she, had, to, deal, with, everything, on her own during her final months. He divorced her in her most vulnerable time.

22:37 He, was, the, worst., I, hated, him., And, now he was sitting in front of me at dinner and I wanted nothing more than to smash his pasta dish in his face. Should have.

22:49 But, I, was, also, really, stupid, and couldn't bring myself to break up with him right away. We went on some more dates and each time I tried to reconcile who I knew he was with who he appeared to be. But I couldn't do it anymore. As someone who loves to avoid confrontation, I slowly pulled a Homer Simpson and faded gently into the bushes. He eventually got the hint something wasn't right when I wasn't responding to his calls or messages and broke up with me via email. To this day I wonder what he thought happened. I know his friends thought I was a horrible person for just up and disappearing. Many of his social circle were not around during his marriage. I couldn't just tell him I thought he was a terrible person who abandoned his dying wife. He definitely did not remember me from my past workplace. I was a student and didn't do the main interacting with them. Should I have said anything or made up a reason? He

23:46 has since married and I feel terrible for his wife. What if she got sick? But I also couldn't really say anything because it's also partially patient confidentiality. People think he is great. They think I'm the kind of person who ghosts dates. It's been years since this happened, and I still reel over how I dodged a bullet how wonderful and kind he seemed, and how terrible his past history was. There's a lot of illness here. In more ways than one.

24:18 Yeah., Genuine, illness,, someone, dealing with cancer. Is there anyone else that's ill in this story? I I thought she said boyfriend, ghosted boyfriend.

24:30 That, was, the, title., So,, they, were ghosted, my, boyfriend. But, then, it, sounded, like, she, had, only gone on a few dates with him. So, I'm a little bit confused there. Maybe boyfriend is used a little looser than you would use it. But like, if that's the case, I'm like, why would you even spend a second worrying if somebody's thinking you're weird for ghosting someone? Like, whether we like it or not, it happens all the time. It's not like I mean I don't think she's ill. Yeah. No, no, no. I know. But I'm just wondering why she's even worried about what other people

25:00 what, other, people, think., I, don't, know. Maybe like they run in a small social circle, but like

25:05 if, that's, the, case, I, don't, know., Sometimes, I, think, a, little gossip is healthy. Think it's okay to tell people like, "Oh no, like I I ghosted him because I recognized him from years ago when he

25:18 abandoned, his, sick, wife." Right., And, that's, why, like, OP that, would, have, been, fine.

25:23 I, I, wish, OP, said, that, to, him, like, I, I just, to, see, his, face. Yeah., And, just, to, like, be, kind, of, called out like he should

25:33 that, was, bad, behavior. He, should, face, that., It's, really, sad. It, really, is, heartbreaking, and, you, know that I think we've talked about this before but that stat where it's like

25:42 yeah, if, uh, a, woman, in, a, marriage, gets ill the husband is likely to leave. whereas if it's the other way around the wife is likely to stay and support the husband through it. So, it's just like it's one of those moments where it just makes you really sad to like hear confirmation of that happening. I know. It's like you didn't beat the odds. You like literally fed into that stat.

26:03 I, can't, like I, can't, even, imagine, like, it, doesn't matter. I love Justin so much. Like I can't even like put myself in this head space. But like no matter what went wrong, it doesn't matter how much I disliked him. He didn't even like sound like he disliked her. I mean, I don't know. It's like were there other issues and then she got sick and it made it worse. Or truly was it because she got sick and his social life was impacted like genuinely because this is an outsider looking in.

26:33 Exactly. But, that's, what, it, looks, like., That's what it looks like. Is, it, a, duck?, Is, it, Is, that, what, it, is? But like I can't imagine ever abandoning someone who's dying

26:43 who's, sick,, you, don't, know, if, she's dying. Maybe he did know she was terminal. Like I can't imagine that. Like

26:49 Yeah. It's, so, It's, so, sad. Yeah., I, think, like, and, I, was, thinking about that too because it's like we don't know what what was going on behind the scenes. Like I don't know like what Yeah. What if they were about to get a divorce and then she got sick and so he was like I'm going to stay with you and help you. But it just got to the point where I don't know

27:10 too, much. Yeah., And, like, even, then, I, I, still, feel that way. Like it still is really sad. Someone that you love to like let them go through it on their own like that even if you guys are not together romantically. Like you I would just still hope that like somebody that you decide you care about enough to marry would want to stay by your side.

27:30 Yeah. So, like, that, still, that, still, sucks., But again, we don't know all the details. I think OP didn't do anything wrong. I would

27:38 I, wish, OP, would, have, said, it, so, that, we could have saw his face literally.

27:43 Yeah., Um I, want, that, shocked, Pikachu, meme. Him. I, don't, know, what, that, is.

27:48 It, sounds, really, cute., You've, never, seen, shocked, Pikachu? Is, it, a, new, thing, or, an, old, thing?

27:54 I, feel, like, it's, been, around, for, a while. Oh, they call him surprised Pikachu in the meme. Surprised Pikachu.

28:00 Oh,, I, love, Pikachu. You, guys, want, to, see, his, face, when, he gets called out?

28:04 Yeah,, I, know, that, face., I, just, didn't know that was like a thing. Oh, my, god., How, have, you, never, seen, this?

28:11 Wow., Yeah., I, don't, know., You're, not, ill. OP, don't fret about this. Thank you for sharing cuz this is like some serious tea.

28:20 But, um, Oh, my, god., I, already, forgot, that it was actually like a write in.

28:24 It's, one, of, ours., It's, one, of, ours., Our little babies. Yeah., No,, this, is, this, is, crazy., I, think he's a little sick in the head for doing that to someone he supposedly loved and cared about in sickness and in health.

28:38 And, also, I, Yeah,, I, mean,, who, cares, if his friends think it's weird that you ghosted him? Like, it's it's fine.

28:45 [ __ ], his, friends,, too. Yeah., Okay,, number, three., I, have, a, real good feeling about this one. This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Okay, let's be real. We need people to support us. If your friends aren't keeping you on track and sharing their hot takes, are they really your friends? Good friends show up and they speak up. And like those friends, State Farm is there to help you choose the coverage you need. With so many coverage options out there, it's nice knowing you have support in finding what fits for you. So go online at statefarm.com or use the award-winning app to get help from one of their local agents. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

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29:43 fam., It, is, titled,, "My, brother-in-law just moved in and hates my favorite artist."

29:50 Oh,, no., Hey,, hey,, Two, Hot, Takes,, fam. Longtime listener, first time poster, I love this community and the advice is always stellar. So, I'm hoping y'all will be able to help me. My partner male, 23, and I, non-binary 25, are huge Swifties. Yay. I was literally going to I was going to use a story anyway, continue. But yeah we

30:16 Same, same., I, feel, I, I, feel, your, pain already. We own every vinyl, almost all of the cardigans, have her on almost all of our playlists. What can I say? She really does have a song to fit all my vibes. And I even went to the Aeras tour. Recently, my partner's brother male, 22, fell on hard times. We moved away about 6 months ago and are renting a very small two-bedroom house 12 hours away. About four months ago, my partner's brother was kicked out of their family home by their mom. Long story, but she's a real piece of work.

30:52 And moved in with his partner. That didn't work out so well either. It was a rural area, decently far from the family, and he wasn't able to find a job after almost 2 months. He missed his car payments, lost his car, and then also got kicked out of there. We've all been friends for years, so we offered him our extra room to help him get on his feet. a little bit. He's been here for about 3 weeks now and has found decent employment and has been a good help around the house. When he moved up here we knew it would be a drain on our resources. He had zero dollars to his name and a huge adjustment for us, but we didn't anticipate any huge issues.

31:34 Now, everything is coming to a head. With Taylor Swift's new album coming out, he's really amped up on his hatred for her.

31:41 Okay,, [snorts], I, would, No,, he's, out., We can't listen to her in the car, watch any interviews, Tik Toks, etc. in the living room.

31:49 Are, you, kidding, me? That, contain, her,, play, any, of, our vinyls, or talk about her, even to each other, without him blowing up. I totally get she's not for everyone, and I respect that. I have friends and family who don't like her music at all, and it doesn't bother me. Not liking her music is different than hating her. I can totally understand that this guy sucks. Ungrateful weirdo. But my brother-in-law, all caps, hates her. In my opinion, an unreasonable amount for a person you've never met. I feel like I'm not allowed to even exist in my own home without inciting an argument. On the rare occasion I do play a handful of Taylor Swift songs, he makes it a miserable experience between slamming doors, stomping around, and making nasty comments.

32:41 Oh, my, god,, he's, out., I, would, kick, him out so fast. He's even interrupted my partner's work. He works from home to rant about her and send several fake news articles about her. Most recently tonight, my partner and I were cuddled up on the couch while eating dinner watching the Tik Toks I've sent him. And there were a few, three, containing her songs. His brother came down to grab food. We don't always eat together. Hung out for 5 minutes, heard two Tik Toks with her music, then got up, huffed and stomped, made a few comments I couldn't catch under his breath, threw his dinner in the trash, and threw his utensils into the sink.

33:20 I, can't, even, listen, to, this., Like,, I'm so mad. My heart's racing. Loud enough that it made me jump. And then he stormed upstairs. We've tried to talk to him about it and say that he doesn't need to like her, but he needs to respect that we do and learn to tolerate her music in the house. We're not asking for listening parties or anything crazy. We've been pretty mindful, more than I'm comfortable with about playing her music or talking about her when he's anywhere near. However, I don't think it's unreasonable to say that we'd like to be able to have a glass of wine and pop an album on once a week or something after a rough week. In our house where he is living rentree currently, we pay for everything, including his weed.

34:07 Oh, my, god. And, even, tried, to, listen, to, his, favorite artist, pointing, out, that, until, that, exact moment, he never even had an idea. I can't stand them either. I've let him play their music, talk about them relentlessly, watch interviews whatever. And I've kept my mouth shut because I don't see the point in ruining his joy over 10 minutes of my unhappiness. It obviously didn't change anything, aka why I'm posting here. The constant negativity and [ __ ] on something I enjoy, has really been getting to me.

34:41 I've noticed I'm increasingly more irritable and on edge. I don't even want to be around him right now. I don't know where to go from here or how to fix it. He's only been here for 3 weeks and I've already had to tell my partner his brother may need to move out at this rate. Yeah. Two hot takes, fam. What do I do?

35:00 Oh, my, god., I, love, that, you're, a, Two, Hot Takes listener. My heart goes out to you. I'm actually so angry. Like

35:07 shaking., I, I'm, not, shaking. trembling with rage. But my heart is like actually racing because I've thought about this a lot where for all the celebrities that have been child stars and then get to the place they are right now and just celebrities in general like Taylor Swift and everything that she's been under all of the pressure like there's been so many things that she's had to go through and she always does like perseveres and I'm just so impressed with the way that she handles her life and communicates and stays positive because it can be easy for a human to crumble underneath all of that. It's like for me when people hate her music that's so fine. Like I

35:57 everyone's, got, their, own, taste. Yeah., Hate, hate, her, music., That's totally okay. But like when people genuinely hate her, I'm like, how? You clearly don't know anything about her if you hate her because she's just like so kind., Like, I, mean,, at least, from, what she like shows us.

36:17 Yeah., I, mean,, you're, you're, the, ultimate Swifty, I would say. Like I enjoy the music, but I I I definitely don't know that much. Like there's certain things I've seen online lately that have like kind of upset me. We've talked about it like, "Oh, I forgot."

36:29 Where, I'm, like,, Oh,, that's, a, little dicey. You should probably address that. But I do think like there's so much energy behind this where it's like this is not your home. Oh, yeah. This is aggressive. Stomping doors because you hear someone you don't like's music. [clears throat] Grow the [ __ ] up. This is not your house. Your brother and his partner, aka your future like in-law, like are kind. They're paying for your weed even.

37:01 It's, disgust. It's, It's, like, this., It's, ungrateful. Like titled rude. Extremely disrespectful. Yeah.

37:10 I, He's, deranged., Deranged. You're, You're, getting, kicked, out, of, like two different places. And that and in your like lowest moments, you're going to just go and make life even harder and basically push these people out too, like of your life from helping you. Like why are you making it so hard for people to help you? It's not you don't it's not that common for people to help people no matter if they're family or not like in this way. So the fact that you have people that are willing to do this and you're going to just like [ __ ] all over something that makes them happy is so messed up. Like take Taylor Swift out of the equation, right? Cuz like I whatever like some people

37:47 insert, anyone, insert, anyone., He, knows how much you love this artist. You have the vinyls, you have the merch, you have everything. You love this artist. And he goes above and beyond to incite like this hateful energy. Like the minute someone slammed a door in my house

38:08 the, minute, you, throw, your, dinner, away cuz you're so disgusted you can't be in the same room as the music and then you throw your silverware in the sink

38:17 that, fork, is, going, to, come, flying, at your ass. At your ass. And I hope it shish kebabs you. I hope it does. Just start booby trap chopping the hats.

38:26 I, mean,, at, this, point,, like,, I'd, say, hey, you know, your behavior is really really unacceptable. Like, we've gone above and beyond opening our doors making sure your needs are met. We've put ourselves out there by giving you money, paying for non-essentials like weed. We really have gone above and beyond to make sure you are in a safe happy, healthy home

38:50 and, you, have, recreational, fun., Like we've, gone, above, and, beyond, and, you're not being at the bare minimum respectful.

38:56 Yeah. We're, going, to, give, you, 3, weeks, to, move out. That's no. I'd be like, you're out now. I'm not even kidding.

39:02 I, know. I, don't, know., I, don't, care. I, don't, think, he, has, any. I, don't, care., Get, the, [ __ ], out., You, have a serious attitude problem and you need to fall on your ass and hard in order to adjust it

39:13 because, if, you, got, kicked, out, twice before this and this is how you treat your guest or your not your guests the the owners like you clearly need something big to happen in order for you to change that and something needs to give because this is so unacceptable. So like yeah go and like

39:31 figure, it, out, on, your, own. I, know, and, that's, the, other, stuff., I mean, I think like, hey, two week

39:36 I, hate, this, behavior. Two, week, notice., Like, no, he, can, go, find, a, roommate., He's, working now.

39:41 Nope. Like, right, now, you're, done. Why, am, I, being, the, devil's, advocate, a little on this one?

39:48 I, just, think, I, just, think, that, this, like behavior is so despicable. It's like it's just like triggering. Um, and and then add like Taylor Swift, now it's personal.

40:02 So,, [gasps] People that hate Taylor Swift that are listening are like literally like crossing out my face on everything and they're like, "Fuck."

40:11 No,, I, mean,, everyone, is, entitled, to, like who, they, like., Like, it, [sighs and gasps] I mean I don't love certain artists, but like Justin does and so I'll listen to them if they're in the car.

40:24 That's, That's, different, though., You're not going to spit on him for it. But, I'm, not, disrespectful.

40:29 Exactly. He's, disrespectful., Top, comment, does, say that he's living rentree and throwing a fit over your music. The audacity. This isn't about Taylor Swift. It's about his respect for you in your own home.

40:41 For, sure. Time, for, a, serious, talk, about, house rules or an exit plan. Exit, plan, being, now.,

40:51 Our, uh, our, writer, does, respond,, "Thank you. That's what I've been saying. The level of disrespect is insane. He's been my best friend for 3 years and now we all live together and my partner and I are helping him financially and he acts like this.

41:03 Wait,, brother-in-law, is, best, friend? That's, what, they're, all, like, I, mean, it was like they were all friends.

41:10 Yeah. So, now, I'm, like, okay, maybe, he's, like really comfortable. A little too comfortable. Okay, maybe we can give him like one week notice.

41:17 I, think, two, is, No,, we, can, give, him, one week to get his [ __ ] together and if he does then he can stay for a little bit longer.

41:24 Okay,, I, think, that's, a, fair, compromise. This other comment goes, "Not the [ __ ] I don't like Taylor Swift, but if you are graciously giving me a place to stay when I'm on hard times, your music choices would be my last thought.

41:37 Yeah, I'd, be, more, concerned, about, what, chores I could do to pay you back while I looked for a job and to thank you on a daily basis."

41:44 What, to, do? Well,, he, can, shut, the, [ __ ], up, and contribute to the household, or he can move out.

41:50 Again,, I, really, can't, stand, Taylor Swift. If someone was kind enough to offer me a home when I needed help, I'd be so grateful. Being a jerk about what music you love is such a terrible thing to comment on. You seem so kind and I'm sorry this is happening. Why Why do people like can't stand her? Like I don't understand that. We're going to have to ask some people in the comments. I just think like it's you see that like her art brings so many people happiness and connection. Like why does that make you angry? I do not know. But uh we do have an update. This is like the one I don't want an update for. I'm like move on. I hate everyone. Just kidding. Hey J takes fam. Thank you so much for your input on my last post with the exception of a few people. The comments were really affirming and helped me pull my head out of my ass man up, and face the situation more directly. I went ahead and deleted the

42:40 post just in case as I caught a few people I know in real life peeping it. My fault for putting everyone onto the pod. We waited until he was in a good mood. Then my partner and I sat him down and laid out everything on the table. We told him that his reactions to our music made us feel like we were walking on eggshells and being held hostage in our own home. We told him we were starting to become resentful and considering drastic measures if things didn't change. We made it clear that we were happy to help him to an extent and clarified the extent, but only if he could remain respectful. We clearly set the expectation that in our house, our house, we don't throw things, slam things, yuck anyone's yum, or yell. We made sure to address it delicately but firmly. We asked if he'd felt respected in the house, if there was anything deeper going on mentally. He let us know about some personal things that he was

43:37 struggling with, and we worked together to make a game plan going forward. So to those of you that pointed out it was likely a lot of change at once and there was probably a deeper mental health issue occurring, thank you. He recognized and acknowledged that his reactions were inappropriate as well as unwarranted. He apologized for his responses and disrespect, thanked us for being willing to put so much effort into making him understand how his actions were affecting us and how mindful we've been about playing her music while admitting we've been objectively overly conscious. He agreed that the frequency we were asking for wasn't unreasonable.

44:15 45 minutes a week after a rough day over dinner without him, talks in private conversations not including him. during activities, not including him, like watching Tik Toks on the couch as he walks by.

44:26 This, is, [ __ ], crazy. Yeah, you, should, be, able, to, live, in, your house.

44:29 Do, you, Are, you, kidding?, No,, he, can., No, there's no, you don't need to make

44:35 No., He, confirmed, we, weren't, listening too loudly, that he wasn't able to hear it in his room or upstairs at all. He should stay there, and that we should be able to sparingly listen to her music in common spaces as we allow him to do that as well. We came to the conclusion together that his frustration has been building since his feed has been full of her stuff recently with the recent album. That fact is likely due to his interactions with her hate videos is a discussion for another time. Hate videos. Who knows? He's probably watching something and then getting even more of her content.

45:07 We, collectively, agreed, that, it's, just better for him to keep his mouth shut going forward. Ultimately, there's nothing we could say if we ever tried to make him like her. And on the flip side there's nothing he can say to make us not like her. We know how he feels. He knows how we feel. And there's no point in beating a dead horse. So, basically he's been overexposing himself. It was good to hear him come to the conclusion this whole situation was 99% his own fault and tell us that we weren't doing anything wrong. We told you that.

45:38 Honestly, neither of us were expecting the level of accountability he did take.

45:43 Yeah. All, three, of, us, got, headphones., We, gave him a pair of earbuds about a week ago and we will continue using them in heavy rotation for longer listening sessions of music the others don't enjoy. This is like way too many compromises for your house, but maybe I'm just an [ __ ]

46:00 No,, I, agree., It's, your, house., It's, No. OP goes on to say, "I've agreed to teach him budgeting and basic finance management techniques to get him on his feet faster. I'm planning to surprise him with a few vinyls of his own of his favorite artist. Our lease renews in April. Until then, we'll be having bi-weekly sitdowns to go over concerns and we'll re-evaluate our living situation at least renewal. If he's still here, then if all goes well sooner if things don't improve. The mood in our house is great now. I thought there might be some tension after the discussion, but it went over really well.

46:35 Well,, as, long, as, you're, happy,, that's good. There you go. I don't think you should have to make compromises, though. But if you feel good about it, if you feel happy, then that's what's important. Yeah. I mean, I don't think you need to be this big of a person. But if you're comfortable doing that to make peace in your home and like support your your friend, your family, then that's a sacrifice you're willing to make. But I also think he was being extremely unreasonable and disrespectful. And he can go in his room when there's music playing in the living room that he doesn't want to hear. It is your house and you're paying for every single bill.

47:11 Yeah. I'm, like, a, little, I'm, like, blown, away, by like how much give there was. But good for you. You sound like a great person. Yeah. I'm sure it's probably just like I mean if well one it's OP's partner's brother and then on top of it OP's best friend. So I can see how like once you have that conversation and

47:39 he's, being, so, like, understanding, and, now he's being like respectful and taking accountability that then cool you but that then you kind of want to like the love that you have for this person comes out and you're like I'm willing to make compromises too. I can see how that would happen even though it's like her home.

47:56 But, but, I'm, I'm, It, sounds, like, good enough. Happy ending. Good, enough., Moving, along., We love you. Thank you for listening. Thank you for being here.

48:04 Teach, me, your, patience, because, I, I, do not have this level of composure. I, don't, anymore., I, used, to., I've, been like reallym I've been like having thin patience lately.

48:19 Super, thin. Yeah., How, do, you, expand, your, patience? Is that like how do you get that back? I don't know. This is like the first time that I've been this like quick to get Well, I don't want to

48:31 fly, off, the, handle., Are, you, flying, off the handle? I don't even want to say that either cuz like I definitely have had like times where I get like really really like frustrated, but like I feel it kind of like boils over.

48:41 Yeah., Um,, and, like, lately, it, just, feels like like I have like somebody like not let me in when I'm merging and I'm like [gasps] "Fuck you."

48:52 A, little, road, rage., I, had, Did, I, tell, you about my road rage the other day?

48:55 No. I'll, tell, you, about, it, after., These, guys already heard about it. I, don't, flick, them, off, though.

49:00 Well,, maybe, that, was, on, patron. I, don't, flick, them, off, where, they, can see it. So, I do I like do hold back a little bit because I don't want actual road rage.

49:07 Oh,, yeah., It's, like, more, internally,, but I do I flick them off under my car.

49:12 I, love, my, horn., I, use, my, horn. No,, I, just, like, I, had, one, like, one experience where like I don't know like somebody did something stupid and like

49:24 and, they, ended, up, honking, at, me, and, I was like, "You were the one who did the stupid thing." So, I honked back and then she like

49:30 honked, at, me, again and, then, she, was, like, honking, and, like flicking me off and like just being like like driving crazy. And in that moment I was like, "Oh my god, it's not worth it to have road rage. Like, it's not worth it to I can feel it inside and I can scream in my car, but like it's not worth it to like interact with this person."

49:48 No,, people, literally, get, killed, over road rage. Like, people are so ill. People are ill. People are ill. This next [ __ ] is definitely ill. [ __ ] I'm ill. Okay, that was a little aggressive. I take it back. Okay next story is brought to you by Ali Wellness. I hate feeling like an [ __ ] in life. I like when I'm balanced in all aspects, but especially my vagina. It's where Happy Hoo-Ha comes in. Ali's vaginal probiotic that supports vagina health and pH balance. And this next story definitely needs something balanced out.

50:29 I mean, I I just warned you. I'm like this is not okay. So, let's get into this next story. So it's coming from a t ah 9 days old titled, "Am I the [ __ ] for asking my husband not to sneeze like that?" My husband has always been a loud sneezer in the 17 years we've been married. Recently, he's begun screaming while he sneezes when before he had been making a loud yell shout. I've brought it up casually that he's really loud when he sneezes and isn't really necessary. He says he can't help it. Last night, I was in bed with a headache right around the start of bedtime. He came in to use our bathroom and did one of his scream sneezes.

51:21 [snorts] I, said,, "Please, don't, sneeze, like, that. I have a bad headache." He didn't know about my headache. He became upset and said, "It's involuntary and he can't help it." He very sarcastically said "I'm sorry for sneezing." A few minutes later, he came to my bedside and asked me to open my hand. He put a folded up square of toilet paper in my hand and said, quote, "I'll stop bothering you with my involuntary sneezing if you will stop voluntarily leaving period blood under the toilet seat. So, will you go clean that up right now, or should I do that for you?" Oh. I told him that I thought I had cleaned up after myself earlier. Earlier, I had asked him to bring me a new tub of Clorox wipes when I was on the toilet, and I cleaned up with that. He then said, quote, "I'm really offended because I apologized for my sneezing, and you didn't even acknowledge it." He then took his pillows and blankets and slept in the

52:27 extra bed. This morning, he said he was sorry for getting snippy last night. I haven't known what to say about it all yet. It's all so ridiculous. And I'm wondering if I'm out of line for thinking that screaming while sneezing is not necessary. He didn't used to do this. I'm not saying that he has to stop or control the actual sneezing part. You all are insane. Wait, is this a listener?

53:00 No. Okay. No,, this, is, coming, from, a um, likely, a, random. Yeah., I, don't, know, what's, going, on,, but you know what? They are out of [ __ ] whack. But what's funny is that these are like also very like innocent problems compared to other stuff that we discuss.

53:19 Like,, you, know,, it's, their, argument, over You, go, ahead., You, go, ahead., I'm, pissed.

53:25 You, don't, think, these, are, innocent compared to some of the other stuff we talked about?

53:29 Shut, my, mouth, and, not, interrupt, you, Morgan., We've, had, we've, had, like, incest cheating stories.

53:34 Okay., We, have. Okay.,, Well,, when, you, compare it to that that's, what, I'm, comparing, it, to.

53:41 Well,, you, might, be, right, there. [gasps] No,, I, um, I, don't, know, what, it, is., I think this is a dude thing with age cuz my dad has become this person where he is like too and it's like it's it it you don't need to sneeze like that. I I I I understand but I I actually would be really upset if my partner tried to police my sneeze. Like, how do you sneeze? I don't know. Do you scream? No. But like, I still think that I still think I would be very upset if my partner tried to police my sneeze. But at the same time, I don't know if I can judge that much because I will yell at Brian for his burping.

54:28 Is, that Oh,, is, that, similar?, That's, Yep., That's apples to apples. So, he, different, font.

54:35 What, he, does, though, which, grosses, me, out, so, much. Yeah,, you're, in, it.

54:40 I, kind, of, feel, bad, for, saying, this, like on here, but like he'll burp and then he like lets his whole like body like like growl with it. Like disgusting.

54:54 And, I'm, like,, stop, doing, that., And, and he's like, it's just just a burp. But I'm like, no, it's not. You're making yourself like act like you're about to throw up. Like stop. So I'm So I'm like I can also relate to her too. I just I feel confused. I think there's a little bit of a breakdown in their communication clearly. Oh, I mean his response was was crazy.

55:24 That's, what's, sending, me., Can, you imagine you accidentally pissed? Like I the other morning like I my cramps were so bad. I couldn't find my heat pad. I was like on the brink of like I kind of want to go to the hospital. Like my cramps were that bad.

55:41 Couldn't, find, the, heat, pad., Justin's looking all over the house for 45 minutes. I I fake cleaned and I hid it somewhere. Can't find it. The next morning I get up and I like ruined a pair of underwear while I was sleeping. Ruined them. ruined them. And I take them off, I rinse them, and then I'm like getting into the shower and before I can get into the shower I'm like dropping globs of blood on the floor.

56:06 You, know, what?, Periods, are, really, bad. I, don't, like, glob, talk. But, like, I, wiped, them, up., I, grabbed, like our cleaning bleachy spray, whatever the hell it is, wiped it up. But if Justin then would have came to me and been like,

56:19 "Um,, open, your, hand." Oh,, yeah. I'm, thinking, it's, a, cute, surprise., I'm thinking he got me a piece of chocolate to make me feel better. I I don't know. And he goes, "Here's a piece of paper towel for you to go wipe up your period blood, you nasty woman." Like I'm just like, that's like how it feels.

56:36 Yeah., No,, I'd, be to, me., And, so, it's, like,, "Hey,, I, have, a headache. I just kindly asked you to not sneeze like that and scream.

56:45 Why, are, you, screaming?, You, didn't, always scream. Why are you screaming?" I think the fact that he didn't always do that like do it like that that would send me that would send me over the ledge. So I'm like, "Okay, all you got to do is be like, "Hey, super sorry, hun. Super sorry. Will you rest up?" And if you see a little period blood around the rim you ignore it just like you do the explosive diarrhea spots. You ignore it.

57:11 I, knew, that, was, coming. Sometimes, you, have, to, ignore, it. Yeah., I, have, the, grossest, story,, but, I'm not going to out this older family member, so I'm not going to go there. But, [sighs and gasps] it was pretty nasty. And guess what I did? I ignored that bathroom. And guess who cleaned it the next day? Justin because he loves me.

57:29 Wow. Yeah, that's, Wow. That's, love. That, is, love. Love, is, ignoring, the, nasty, parts., I'm like, is the older family member me?

57:42 No. Did, you, pee, on, my, floor? No., Yeah,, I, know. Um,, I, like, that, you, I, don't, know, if you're keeping this in here, but me and Morgan were talking about how I now say ruin.

57:56 And, so, I, thought, that, was, funny, how, you were like ruin ruin. I, um, I, have, a, guest, coming, up, who's, also from the Midwest and I'm going to compile a list of words that we say wrong and I'm going to hand them the list and see how they say them.

58:09 Yes., I, love, that., So,, if, you, guys, have any words that you want me to, make, them, say,, please, drop, them, in the comments. Maybe I'll like pin something. I know I said hammock weird the other day. I don't know what got into me. I don't say hammock usually. I don't think at least. I don't know. I did realize I say Toyota wrong. Oh yeah. I saw that comment. Can't win them all. Okay. Wait, I think I say Hammock. Yeah, I think I do say Hammock. Do I say hammock too?

58:40 I, don't, know. Oh, god. But hey, I think these people can figure it out. I think they need to communicate. I think there's a way to get back on track, get balanced again because this just like is not going to work long term. Like you guys have been together 17 years and maybe this is one of those things because they've been together 17 years, they're like, "What do we have to fight about?" Oh, I guess sneezing. Yeah, that's period.

59:09 But, hey,, after, 17, years,, if, your, sneeze changes, I want to be a little sused out.

59:17 I'm, be, a, little, pissed., I, like, how, you try to fight me on the fact that this one is like one of the worst stories we've come across. And I'm like, do you remember what we've read?

59:26 Not, the, worst,, but, like, it, just, like some of the innocuous ones just have irk you cuz it's more like me and

59:33 Yeah,, I, get, that., That's, how, that's, how I felt about one of the stories. It's like it's so random, but like I'm like it did something to me. I don't know why it peaked a corner.

59:44 Yeah., [gasps] But, hey,, just, like, our, relationships, sometimes vaginas can get thrown off balance, too. Ollie gets that. Whether it's happy hoo-ha that empowers you to take charge of your vaginal health or period hero for PMS support. I period heroed it up the other day. That like those so good for my cramps. Hm.

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1:00:20 Wow,, good. Thanks, Olly, for, sponsoring, that, story. And we're on to the next one. Oh, I didn't even read the comments. Ah. Um, top comment. My husband used to do the same thing, and I told him "Great. So, why isn't it involuntary in public? He's allowed sneezer in public but no yell. I would have killed him had we gotten to a scream stage." After that, he stopped. Not saying it would work for you, and not saying it was an easy conversation either, but it's been a lot of years now. I love the way that you're reading her. I like feel like I can hear this person actually talking. I try. I try. Uh, someone else goes, "This has been my experience to the letter. My partner sneezing so loud at home it would hurt my ears. Yet, we stayed with his family for a week and he did quiet sneezes to not make noise in their house." I clocked it immediately because he spent years claiming that he cannot

1:01:20 sneeze quietly. I pointed out he was doing normal sneezes and he had always denied being able to. He now sneezes normally. I'm still baffled why he was always screaming his sneezes previously.

1:01:34 You, know what, it, is?, It's Can, you, do, Can, you, just, like, Can, you, do a scream sneeze fake one? I just like I need to like

1:01:40 um, I, need, to, hear, it., So, my, dad, sneezes really loud. So let me try to channel that. I'm nervous. Like I'm locked in. I'm listening. Uh don't want to be friends anymore. That was not it though because my dad was way deeper. I was really trying to channel his sneezes. But the thing is is that like if you have kids around I will say that me and my brother would laugh so hard when my dad would sneeze.

1:02:08 That's, cute., So, I, think, that's, also, why this doesn't trigger me is because I have a good memory associated with loud sneezing.

1:02:13 That's, cute., Yeah., I, do, not. I, have, been, woken, up, so, many, times, by, my dad's loud sneezing. If you have a loud sneeze screamer, can you please record them and then tag me in it on Instagram? I would like I just want to see for research. Like what are you dealing with? But okay, we're moving on to this next one. Okay if you are grossed out by poop, please skip to the next story. Okay, so this one is coming from r/am overreacting. It's titled, "Am I overreacting? She [ __ ] with me in the shower. Yes. [screaming] This is bringing back to our first episode.

1:02:55 Throwback, baby. This, is, the, one, that, the, episode, that, I would talk about to refer people to that I would tell everyone what the podcast is about. [sighs]

1:03:06 Hello., Longtime, lurker,, first, time poster. Throw away cuz I don't want this affiliated with my man. I, female 22 have been dating this girl, female 21 for about three months, and it's been great. The only red flag I've seen before this was that she was a bit messy, leaving things without putting them away, including trash. Anyways yesterday we went to a karaoke club, got super wasted, and she spilled her drink all over us. No big deal. We went to my apartment after. We were in the shower. Nothing sexy or anything. We were too drunk for that. But I remember looking down and there was a streak on the bottom of the shower and I asked her what it was. I [ __ ] you not. She said quote, "Oopsy, I did a poopsie keeper." And pushed the ball of [ __ ] into the drain with her toe.

1:04:04 Oh, my, god., I, didn't, know, what, to, say., I just kind of stood there. This chick really just pooped. I told myself that she was drunk and we could talk about it tomorrow. Today, fast forward [snorts] to this morning. We woke up and I could not get what I saw out of my head. And so, I tried to keep it light and laugh about pooping. Maybe try to get it into the toilet in the future. And she goes on to explain that she just feels comfortable with me and doesn't want to hide who she is anymore. Oh. Whoa. I asked if she poops in the shower all the time.

1:04:45 Yeah. No no no no no she, does. No., I asked if she could refrain from doing so in my shower, and she agreed. Dot dot dot dot dot. I just feel like I can't move past this and look at her the same and kind of want to break up with her. Am I overreacting? I need you to know how much more disturbing this image is for me after yesterday unclogging our bathroom bathtub. [screaming]

1:05:33 What, What, was, in, your, bathroom? There, was, not, poop., But, like,, but, my point is is that like my so my hair is long, right? And even though I try to like I it gets in my hands and I'll put it on the side of the shower and then clean up and throw away wipe it away. I clock you.

1:05:48 Yeah., Put, it, in, the, but, still, some, hair falls into the drain. Right. It, happens., So, it, started, filling, up, and so I like got a snake and pulled it out and it was like an actual snake in there and like my hair was tangled up with just like like

1:06:05 gunk, just, like, it, was, like, a, like, white gunk and like I don't I don't know what all was but I was like pulling and pulling and it was like really gross and I just can't imagine if my partner was pooping in there and I'm using my hands to like rope this stuff out with their poop in my Yeah. No. Sorry. That is a safety hazard. We can have Nope. We can't have any of that. Did I Do you remember what happened at the condo when I lived with my dad? No.

1:06:36 Our, pipes, in, the, building., The, building was old. The pipes got insanely clogged. Apparently, the upstairs neighbor was flushing wipes. There were rumors he was also putting diapers down the toilet. Like it was it was really bad. So our our pipes for the whole building

1:06:55 diaper, rumor like, clogged., Well,, cuz, this, guy, who came said he found diapers in white.

1:07:00 Oh, my, god. Yeah., I, I, like, I, have, a, hard, time believing someone would be dumb enough to flush diapers. But

1:07:06 a, towel, in, there. If, there, was, someone, dumb, enough,, it would be him. Full, on, Christmas, tree.

1:07:11 And, so, because, everything, clogged, all, of a sudden because it went from the third floor to the second floor to the first floor out to the sewer.

1:07:20 Yep., So,, my, toilet, started, overflowing with stuff, that, wasn't, mine. Yeah.

1:07:26 The, pipes, were, so, backed, up,, my, bathtub started filling with the building's [ __ ]

1:07:32 Oh, my, god. The, night, before, I, was, supposed, to record like my first episode with a big guest, it was horrible. Horrible.

1:07:41 They, had, to, come, over, to, that., They're like, "Smells good in here." No,, I, I, I, [snorts], paid, for, an, emergency plumber. It was the most

1:07:48 insane, thing., They, came, and, like, jetted the pipes with a huge water jet. Oh, my, god.

1:07:53 But, like, you're, not, that, stuff's, not supposed to be in there. No. Like, I, wouldn't, I, don't, blame, you., I don't think you're overreacting. I think you I think you would have to break up. I'm You can pee in the shower all you want.

1:08:06 Yeah. Pee, away., But, when, you, start, pooping, in that shower that's, where, I, draw, the, line.

1:08:12 We're, done., We, got, to, have, some, type, of balance here. I, mean,, if, you, accidentally, [ __ ] yourself and you need to rinse off different story. But if you're doing it continuously,

1:08:22 there's, toilets,, girl., There's, toilets for a reason. No,, I, completely, agree., The, fact, that OP's partner said that uh it's a constant thing, that would be very, very concerning. Yeah, I mean, she said she just feels comfortable with me and doesn't want to hide who she is anymore. Who she is is [ __ ] in the shower. I also just think it's so it's so weird. Like I don't care how comfortable I am with anyone. Like why would you want to expose them to that smell? Or what if you had a a taco the day before and there was a corn kernel in there?

1:09:03 That's kind of a moot point, but I just don't know why. Like I I think I had a story with Michaela this past week too and there was like a poop story because they I don't know what Reddit goes through phases and poop is on the Reddit brain right now. I remember when people thought you had like a fetish. I know. I was talking to someone the other day and they were like describing their podcast and they were like, "Yeah, I'll be it's a comedy podcast and we talk about diarrhea a lot." And I go, "Whoa, whoa, you got to be careful with that. People will accuse you of having a poop fetish." I don't know why. That's like probably one of the funniest like negative things anyone's ever said about the podcast.

1:09:43 [gasps] It's just so crazy cuz I really like it actually freaks me out. Like if you knew me like it it I just find it so funny.

1:09:51 It's, hilarious. Oh, my, god. But, yeah,, top, comment., You, cannot, spend your life with somebody that shits on the floor and mashes it down the drain with their foot. I feel like this isn't a thing that even needs to be verbalized, but it's how we started the podcast. OP responds, she just said it with such calm. I wanted to be sure

1:10:19 and, now, I, feel, so, valid., I'm, definitely breaking up with her. Wait, do they live together?

1:10:25 No., Okay. Only, dating, for, 3, months., Okay. Wow., Only, three, months., Run, run. OP has since deleted their account. That's all she wrote. She's like, I don't want to be associated with that anymore.

1:10:46 Um,, well,, that's, that's, just, like nostalgic for me. I know that sounds crazy, but like truly that I think it was either the first or the second episode that we recorded was a story where

1:10:56 waffle, stomping. Yeah., Where, this, where, this, girl, I, think was like, I don't know what to do. I just found out that my boyfriend always poops in the shower. Which is why after the gym he always forces me to shower first. And one day I finally was like "No, you shower first. Like, why do you why do you always do this?" And he was like "It's cuz I don't want you to go into the shower right after I pooped in it." And she was like, "What?" And I think they had been together for like years. Like they were living together.

1:11:23 They, were, living, together., Yeah., And that one. So, that's This, one, dodged, a, bullet.

1:11:28 Yeah., But, that's, just, like, for, so, long when I would tell people like they're like, "Oh, what's the podcast about?" I'd be like "Well, it's like Reddit stories." And they're like, "What kind? Like finance?" And I'd be like, "No like this girl had a boyfriend who poops in the shower, so she's like, "What do I do?" And we're like, "I break up." It's so vintage. I um I spoke on a panel

1:11:49 vintage last, year, and, it, came, up, on, the, panel, of like, "Why do you have video podcasts?" And I'm like, well, like I'll give you guys an example. Does anyone in the room know what waffle stomping is? And like you saw like a couple people like slowly raise their hands.

1:12:05 They're, like,, do, I, want, to, admit, this? Literally., And, I, go,, for, those, of, you that don't know, waffle stomping is when you take a [ __ ] in the shower and stomp it down with your foot.

1:12:15 And, the, [clears throat], room, gasped. Like jaws were dropped. And I go, "That's why you have video."

1:12:20 It, was, just, like, this., Like, it, was, so powerful. Exactly. It, was, powerful., But, exactly.

1:12:25 I, think, these, next, couple, stories, are going to be pretty powerful as well. Powerfully ill sick. This next one which I'm going to be honest, okay, you guys, there is going to be uh the people are ill theme over on Patreon with Lauren. We just read a story that it's a Patreon story.

1:12:52 Yeah., it, just, does, not, fit on the side of things. Yeah,, it's, a, heavy, conversation, and, we just feel that it's better to have in a space where it's a little more communicative and people can really like we can intimately have a conversation which is what we do on Patreon with a lot of the stories that we feel are too big or too heavy for the main channel. So, that is now going to go over there. It is a story about a mom who's asking "Am I the [ __ ] for like still visiting my son in prison?" And it's a really complex story and we definitely want moms to chime in and just like have a conversation with us. But it's going to be over on Patreon. So instead, our last story before a palette cleanser is going to be this one. Okay, trigger warning though, you guys. This story does contain talks of a very traumatic birth. So, if you cannot handle that today, please go to the palette cleanser.

1:13:48 So, it is titled, "Am I the [ __ ] if I told my husband I wanted a divorce after he made fun of how many pants I tried on?" I, 30, female, had a baby 8 weeks ago via a traumatic birth, 10 hours of active labor, super high fever emergency C-section, and my son didn't breathe for 8 minutes after coming out.

1:14:09 Oh, my, god., I, told, my, husband,, 37, male, that I had no birth plan and I just wanted us to all get out of the hospital alive and healthy. However, I did have a very specific plan for the first 40 days postpartum that involved eating specific Chinese foods, limiting outings, and not being cold or in the wind. I told him it was very important to me culturally and for my healing. While I was pregnant which also had its complications, I meal prepped and froze a lot of food that I just asked him to heat up and add vegetables and make rice. And I wrote down recipes for him. He said, "I got you, baby." He in fact did not have me.

1:14:55 M I, spent, the, first, 2, weeks, postpartum sleeping on the couch because I couldn't get in and out of bed after my surgery doing the whole night shift by myself every night, and not eating anything besides the fast food he would bring home or I would end up cooking for us.

1:15:13 Oh, my, god. He, told, me, that, staying, inside, for, 40 days was stupid. So by day 10, we were going out. I know that I should have said no, but I was too tired to argue. We had gone to the beach day 14 and when we got there there were 35 mph winds and my husband said, "Let me just fish for a little and then we can go." But he disappeared down the beach with the car keys for 3 hours. Oh, hell no.

1:15:45 While, the, baby, and, I, sat, in, the, wind. On day 16, he invited his sister to stay with us for a week. So, I had to vacate the couch and climb in and out of our bed, still taking the whole night shift. His sister had a very similar surgery hyerectomy, earlier this year and was telling my husband and I about the risk of hernas after surgery like ours. This was after both of them sat on the couch and watched me haul laundry to and from the garage while they watched TV. Wow. She also demanded that we eat certain foods while she was here that she can't get back home. And my husband door dashed whatever she wanted to the house andor drove us all to go get food that she wanted. Meanwhile, I couldn't get him to heat up frozen food for me. Wow.

1:16:40 She also told us about the importance of scar care after the surgery and suggested that I get a C-section massage. any place I found were over $200. And I texted my husband that I felt guilty spending that much money on something so selfish. He changed the subject and didn't address my text at all. I hate him so much. I felt so incredibly hurt, by, this., I, don't, know if, it, was hormonal or what. No, he's a horrible person. But him not saying anything to me, feeling guilty for wanting to do something nice for myself made me feel so unloved and insignificant.

1:17:20 Especially because after his sister had her surgery, he talked to me about wanting to send her $10,000 of our savings to help her out with medical bills. And he didn't even acknowledge, let alone offer to pay for a $200 massage for me. Wow. After I was cleared for regular physical activity at 6 weeks, I asked him if it would be okay if I spent 30 minutes a day in our garage working out. He agreed and said he would watch the baby for me. The next day, when I asked him to hold the baby for me while I worked out, and he took my son, he put him down into the baby bejorn. The baby started crying halfway through and I had to finish my workout while wearing the baby. He told me while I was pregnant that it was a non-negotiable for him that he continue going to the gym three times a week and started going back week 4 from 2:00 p.m.

1:18:18 to 6:00 p.m. leaving me with the baby and having to figure out dinner. 2 to 6. Is there a typo in that? Holy Oh my [groaning] What is wrong with this guy? The last straw for me was yesterday. The last straw for me was right when you started. Right when you started talking, Morgan I was done. I had been with the baby all night and all morning, and he wanted to go and get lunch. So, I asked him to watch the baby so I could get dressed, and I was taking longer than usual to get ready. He snarkily said to the baby, quote, "Mom's got to try on six more pairs of pants before we can leave." and I lost it on him. I screamed, "Nothing fits me because I just had a [ __ ] baby and I don't get to work out at all." I told him I [ __ ] hate him and that he should go to his parents house or sleep on the couch or whatever. Just leave me alone. He shook his head at me like I was being irrational. And I felt such

1:19:25 rage inside of me. How could he not see that I was dying? I spent the night googling divorce lawyers and I feel like I'm overreacting. Nope, not at all. Do we have an update? I'm like, let's cut to the chase where you guys do get divorced. Come on. Fast forward to the ending. Also, like, try not to say it. Try not to say it. Try not to say it. Is he in love with his sister? Um, there's definitely some interesting family dynamics. I don't understand this. Like I would I would help my siblings if they needed it, but I wouldn't help my siblings over caring for Justin. That's See, that's why I'm like, it's it wouldn't be odd to me if that's the person that he is. But the fact that he puts his sister on a pedestal and his wife who carried his baby like gave birth to his baby and he's going to treat her like crap, like that's that is so weird to me. I'm just disgusted by him. I'm absolutely disgusted by him. And there is an edit.

1:20:36 So, looking at the actual post on Reddit, the post has been removed by OP. They ended up deleting their account. So, I don't know if that's because of the comments and what they got and just like didn't want to hear it or it reconfirmed what they were feeling and then, just, like,, I'm, good., I'm, going to delete this before it goes crazier. I do have screenshots of an edit, but would you like to get into the the top comments and then talk about the edit and then really go off on this person or do you want to go off edit top comments or go off top comments edit?

1:21:15 I think just start reading wherever you first see a word. I see many words. Just pick one and go. You're stressing me out.

1:21:28 I'm, really, indecisive, lately., I, have decision paralysis. It is bad. So, the top comment because I do think this came before the edit. Not the [ __ ] My ex once went hiking with a friend and left me alone with a 4-month-old while I had a pretty serious case of the flu. That was only the beginning. Notice I said X. These guys just don't get it, don't want to get it and should never marry in the first place. You are not overreacting. You aren't dragging it out for 20 years like I did.

1:22:04 That's, the, type, of, wisdom, I, did, not have. Next, comment., My, now, ex, wanted, to, go, on a Father's Day hike 10 days after our baby was born. Vaginal, not C-section. A hardrated hike. 5 to 8 mile loop around a waterfall. You start at the top, so the second half is back up. We got into a massive fight because he would not slow the [ __ ] down while I was carrying our baby upward hike of slippery rocks and waterfalls. He put on the baby carrier and just sped off without me.

1:22:39 Wow. He, still, does, not, think, he, was, wrong. Our kid is a teenager. Some dudes just don't get it.

1:22:47 Wow., at least uh both of those have my now ex. And someone does quote them and goes "At least some kind of happy ending." So, one of the other top comments is a hyperlink and it says, "He gets it. He just doesn't care." And when you click the link, it goes to another post. It's from the 2X chromosome subreddit titled "He knows he doesn't care. My husband says he doesn't see the mess he leaves on the floor. I always end up having to pick it up. My fiance keeps grabbing my boobs randomly, even though I asked him to stop. My boyfriend yells at me and slams doors whenever we argue. He understands. He knows he doesn't care.

1:23:33 He can hear you. He has a job. He attended school. When he gets pulled over by a cop, he gets his license out. He can read. He can follow directions listen, understand consequences, and act to avoid them. He simply does not care about you.

1:23:50 Yeah, he, is, quite, comfortable, with, you, being unhappy, uncomfortable, burnt out traumatized. As long as it means he gets what he wants and can keep the status quo. There isn't a special way to rephrase your feelings that will get through to him finally or a special tactic you can use to get him to respect you. Yeah

1:24:09 I, honestly, feel, most, women, just, don't understand how much disdain some men have for us on average. As painful as it is, we absolutely must come to terms with the fact that most. Yes, I said most men do not see or respect women as real people just like them, equal in value and humanity to themselves and their male buddies. most. Meaning, it's statistically more likely the guy you're dating views you as a continuum from benevolent sexism to mild dehumanization to callous indifference to veiled contempt to outright hatred. Saying, "I care about you. I love you. I'm trying.

1:24:49 I'm sorry," does not mean those things are true. Actions make those words true. A man who cares, loves, tries, and is sorry doesn't make you rack your brain trying to find novel ways to communicate to him.

1:25:05 Yeah. He, knows, he, simply, doesn't, care. Yep. Wow., That's, such, a, powerful, comment.

1:25:10 Oo., And, yeah,, just, wow., It, really, is like I was talking to my friend about this who had gotten out of a relationship and she was saying how she saw herself so mean to her partner towards the end in a way that she's never seen herself. And I was like well, he did a lot of crazy awful things to you. He betrayed you a ton and you continued to forgive him and you kept trying to teach him how to love you correctly. And the thing that's so difficult is that like as humans, it's like when we first start dating people we're not showing them all our bad right away, right? So, we get attached to each other early on. And then when the bad starts coming out, we're already attached to each other. So, it can be really hard for us to like pull away.

1:25:56 And so, when these other sides come out you instead of just being like, I got to leave, we we think we got to teach them how to love me correctly. And sometimes sometimes that can work, but most of the time it's this neverending game of making yourself crazy of just like trying to figure out what way you can communicate with them. Is it softly? Is it in the morning? Is it aggressively? Is it nicely? What's What is it going to be that they'll finally start like getting it and respecting me and like like showing me with actions? And the answer is it won't. You'll just end up being the worst version of yourself and screaming towards the end of the relationship until you finally are done.

1:26:37 But, [sighs and gasps] sorry. No, I think that was really good. I'm just I'm sitting here like I'm soaking it all in and I'm like I'm just I'm thinking because Yeah, I think like if there's small issues early on, yeah, you can fix a lot of those. You can learn how to communicate. You can learn what each other needs from the relationship. But if you get down the road to a point especially once a baby's involved

1:27:04 and, they're, still, not, getting, it,, you are expressing your feelings and they're still not hearing you or they just don't care.

1:27:09 They, don't, care, then, I, do, think, it's, a, disconnect because love like love is work and like yeah, you can choose to like put effort in and like work on your relationship each and every day. I know there's a lot of relationship experts out there that like love isn't easy

1:27:25 but, for, me, love, has, not, been, this, hard., Like, love has been very like honestly, it, has, been, kind, of, easy., Like have we had difficult moments early on? Yeah, we're blending two families. We're learning out how to navigate the holidays. We're learning

1:27:43 this, and, that, about, each, other,, but, like which, should, happen, by, the, way.

1:27:46 That, should, happen., That's, growing., If you're not growing in a relationship like

1:27:49 that's, not, realistic, either., Like, you're just going to pretend if you're not going to have any fight. Like there's there's somebody is like

1:27:56 keeping, to, themselves., Like, it's, two humans very complex. Yeah. Joining, to, fight., Like, Justin, has, always said cuz I got nervous about like some big fights early on. And he was like "No, like fighting's not bad. Like you do need fights to grow. Like they they can be constructive and help

1:28:12 but, like, again, like, you, shouldn't, feel like a broken record. You shouldn't feel like you're sacrificing, your needs being met, and you just feeling terrible

1:28:21 because, your, partner, really, doesn't, care about you even, after, a, baby,, even, after, you sacrifice. So, let's get really into this. So

1:28:30 what, OP, was, talking, about, at, the beginning of this whole post was called sitting the month. So, this is a Chinese tradition after childirth. It's usually about 30 days. It can be longer and it's a confinement period. There's a beautiful Chinese way to say it. I don't even want to butcher it. Zho Z. I'm not sure, but it's essentially sitting the month. It emphasizes rest and recovery for the mother. The mom is like supposed to have so much help. The mom actually gets like massages every day to like compress the womb and it's just this beautiful thing. They eat certain foods. They get pampered. You're not supposed to go outside. You're supposed to sit in your pajamas. You're supposed to be zen.

1:29:16 This, is, like, what, I, expect. Like, this, is, what, I, want. This, is, what, I, need., I, think, every, woman needs this.

1:29:24 Deserves, this. Shouldn't, settle, for, less. The, fact, that, he, dragged, her, to, the beach how many days after a traumatic birth and C-section?

1:29:36 No., It's, so, bad., I, was, honestly, thinking that 14, [ __ ], days. Yeah., And, I, was, thinking, I, was, thinking that it he was gonna spin it as like this is for so that you can get sunlight. It'll be healing. 35 mph wind with a newborn baby.

1:29:53 3, hours, disappeared, with, car, keys, in, the pocket. Oh my god. I'm, hitchhiking, home., I'm, leaving, out. This [ __ ] woman went through hell. 3 hours. Three. Do you understand how long it is to sit at a beach for 3 hours?

1:30:11 It's, a, Harry, Potter, movie in, a, healthy, world, without, a, newborn. I don't even like being at the beach that long.

1:30:18 Okay., Well,, that's, where, we, differ., But I do I do feel your newborn didn't breathe for 8 minutes after being born.

1:30:25 No,, it's, insanity. C-section, cut, open. Mhm. Sleeping, on, the, couch., Sleeping, on, the couch and doing all the night feedings without any help. This [ __ ] is laying in bed getting eight peaceful hours.

1:30:38 Unreal. I, like, if, you, break, apart, every, single piece of the story, working out, working out from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

1:30:46 Unreal. 4, hours. And, she, can't, even, get, 30, minutes without the baby crying halfway through. And then she's got to wear the baby in a [ __ ] baby carrier, a little baby bejorn, cuz he can't be bothered. You know, like situations like this make me sad that she can't just like disappear with the baby legally. Like the fact that you have to still like interact with this piece of poo sucks. This is the poo that should get pushed down the drain with the toe. Tow the [ __ ] out of this log.

1:31:17 That, was, quick., I, like, that. Okay,, I'm, clearly, very, unhappy, with, this one. This man is ill. This man. Oh, this man. What does he deserve to date poo girl?

1:31:35 He, deserves, to Poo, Girl, doesn't, deserve, that, either. No,, no,, no., God,, Poo, Girl, is, gross,, but not this bad.

1:31:42 He, deserves, to, be, put, in, a, big, bathtub with a thousand leeches. Wow. Yeah,, that's, Yeah,, that's, dark.

1:31:53 That's, not, that, dark. Thank, you. Could, have, been, way, [clears throat] darker. If Michaela was here, she would have came up with something really bad.

1:31:58 Michaela, would, have, killed, him in detail. So, we have an edit. Edit for clarification. That's what it says.

1:32:10 We, talked, about, every, incident, and, he genuinely feels bad about how he behaved and has been spending more time with the baby with every talk. I fully know that I'm a doormat and have been working on it with my therapist and it was really hard for me to even express my postpartum needs with him. He does financially support us and has spent a ton of money on baby gear and gadgets that helped make nights and feeding easier for me. Bottle washer, nicer pump bottles etc.

1:32:41 Easier, for, you. Yeah,, there, it, is. Why, is, he, not, [ __ ], helping? He's, a, dad., Yeah,, he's, a, dad., That's made it easy. That's made it easier for all of us is what it should be because he should be doing he should be doing that.

1:32:56 So,, he, wants, to, support, the, family financially, but not emotionally, not physically. He want he wants to have a puppy. He wants the cute little puppy baby like [sighs]

1:33:04 God. And since the beach day, he's greatly decreased our outings with the baby. He has also been holding the baby at night for a couple of hours from 9:00 p.m. to whenever he goes to bed. So

1:33:18 I, don't, forgive, him. He's, also, been, on, paternity, leave, this whole time.

1:33:23 Wow. Just, throw, your, computer, into, the, wall. Burn the Christmas trees down. Sorry guys. Light this place on fire.

1:33:34 I, read, that,, right?, I, read, Yeah. He's also been on paternity leave this whole time. So, he's not working.

1:33:48 Justin,, come, here. And, he's, getting, to, sleep., And, he's, not, feeding, the, baby., He, can't He can't even hold the baby for 30 minutes while you work out. Meanwhile he's on paternity leave and gets 4 hours to work out. Oh, well, he's decreased the outings. You and your [ __ ] baby shouldn't be going anywhere. You're supposed to be sitting the month. Sit the month. He can't even heat up a microwavable meal that she already meal prepped and froze. Someone give this man a vasectomy so he can't do this again or to anyone else. I like the fire in you.

1:34:30 Yes. I'm going to [ __ ] get myself canceled with I want to That's so bad. That's so bad. Can you help?

1:34:41 I, just, um, I, don't, know, what, to, do., I feel like I've lost you. Like you're in a different You've You've gone somewhere.

1:34:48 I I'm, in, the, inside, out, movie., I'm, the little red man. Oh, my, god., The, red, man., She's, a

1:34:55 actually, I, think, it's I, think, Little, Red Guy. The, little, Okay, that's, who, I, am.

1:35:02 Yeah,, I, am, him., He, is, me. Wow. Anger. Um, she's, not, done., Oh,, after, the, whole he's been on paternity leave this whole time. Also, I don't have any family I can stay with right now and my friends have all recently moved out of state.

1:35:19 That's, so, tough., Isolation. Oh, my, god. What?, There's, another, update., That, was the edit. We have an actual update. I, don't, know if, mentally, I, can, handle it. [sighs] Update. We talked this morning and he said that I'm punishing him for things that happened months ago and that it's unfair that I won't forgive him or see his support in other ways. He said that I'm the problem and that I always need someone to be angry with. I brought up his sister and he dismissed it as me needing to compare my life with other people. I told him I feel like I ask for so little and that he's not listening to me. And he said, "I just fixate on everything he doesn't do." Yeah, cuz he doesn't do [ __ ]

1:36:06 So, classic. I, just, feel, so, unseen. He, said, he, would, love, to, give, me, time, to go do things I want to do. Quote "Except you don't have any hobbies." He said, "If I gave you two hours right now, what would you go do?" And I said "I have to clean the bathroom and do laundry." He said, "I'm allowed to treat him like [ __ ] when I'm hungry and sleepy, and he always forgives me. I do get very standoffish and short when I'm both hungry and sleepy, but I can't forgive him for something he did so long ago." We're speaking a little in riddles towards the end here. What did he do so long ago? Did he cheat? Is he at the gym four hours every day? Or is is he with a girlfriend? I feel like she's trying to say so long ago as in the two cuz he started off saying that like she can't let it go from how he acted right after the birth.

1:37:05 I don't know. Little bit a little bit of a riddle here at the end. But um I mean the comments just go crazy. Like it's again and again just like please be done. Like please be done like this.

1:37:20 Yeah. You're, already, a, single, mom., Like, he, Oh, he says, "If I gave you 2 hours, what would you do?" And it's like, "I'd clean the bathrooms."

1:37:27 So, messed, up, that, he, said, that,, too. Like you don't have any hobbies, so you don't deserve time. Yeah. Literally it's like none of your business, [ __ ] I'll sit in a corner and stare at a wall rather than be next to you for 2 hours you [ __ ]

1:37:43 I, would, take, a, nap,, and, that, is perfectly acceptable considering I'm doing everything else. I maybe I would have some hobbies if you weren't such an incompetent piece of [ __ ]

1:37:53 Yeah, maybe, then, I'd, have, some, hobbies., I, love that. Maybe, I, would, have, the, peace, of, mind being able to leave our child with you knowing, that, you, weren't, going to, pop, it in a baby Bejorn and then not be able to handle them when they're crying.

1:38:05 Yeah. Can't, even, work, out, for, 30, minutes., So incompetent. I, wish, you, could, say, this, to, him., How can we somehow get this message delivered to his face?

1:38:15 I, don't, know., And, I, don't, think, we're going to get any updates past this. I mean, OP deleted their whole account. Like, I just hope that like if anyone out there hears this, like this isn't okay. Someone can provide for you financially, but they should still be expected to be a parent.

1:38:33 100%. Like,, you, both, committed, to, having children. Like, you both signed up for that.

1:38:40 Yeah., I, actually, just, saw, someone, post recently about when you are talking about kids with somebody that you're dating to really dive in and ask all of these detailed questions like how do we divide up responsibilities like what do you think for like punishment if like a child's doing something that's not appropriate like like actually asking all these questions beforehand will give you so many answers. It's so important.

1:39:08 And, I, just, think, I've, never, even considered that. Like I like when I was dating didn't even consider really like asking people if they wanted kids. Like unless they said I don't want kids, then I just was like, "Oh, I just assumed like I don't I don't know. I didn't I just didn't really ask those type of questions." And I just think it's like such a a good idea to do so because I mean obviously OP like you you know you got your baby like out of this marriage and so that's wonderful but like this guy is probably not your guy long term and the fact that he only temporarily started acting better and then went right back to being like you don't notice any of my good things. You're just calling out my bad things. Like that's

1:39:51 servo., It's, he's, deflecting, and putting, it, back, on, you. Exactly. I, also, am, getting, now, like, kind, of hearing more too like I'm getting some financial abuse. Like you should have been able to just go and buy that $200 massage.

1:40:05 Yeah. You, just, had, a, baby., It's, like, the, least that you deserve. So, frustating.

1:40:11 Like, you, shouldn't, have, to, ask, to, go spend $200 on yourself after having

1:40:16 a, baby. Yeah., [clears throat] For, both, of, you. Mhm., So,, I'm, getting, a, lot, of, red, flags. So, if this is ringing any alarm bells for you guys, like please know you deserve better. This is not not it. I don't think I've been this distraught from a story in quite some time.

1:40:33 No,, I, like, literally, like, I, said,, I, lost you, for, a, minute., I, don't, know if, you even knew I was here to be honest.

1:40:38 Oh,, my, god. Justin's, like, sitting, over, there, like, I don't know, what, he's, doing.

1:40:42 I, didn't, read, this, fully. Video, game, or, something. I, didn't, read, it, fully., Like, again, like I'll read some of the titles and then get to a certain point and I'm like yeah, it's good enough. Okay, this is really this is juicy. I didn't read I sure as [ __ ] didn't read the update. Like what the [sighs] Yeah, Justin I know Justin popped in for this like last little bit. He's like not reacting at all to anything and like his he want

1:41:10 it's, not, too, late. Come, here., Come, give, your, celeb, take. Please be the male voice of reason.

1:41:16 I, was, just, making, jokes., I, don't, want Morgan to punch you. Oh, yeah,, I'm, definitely, not, coming, over there.

1:41:21 Did, you, hear, Did, you, hear, me, say, that? He's, so, happy, playing, his, own.

1:41:25 I, said,, Jesse,, come, here., We, need, a, face to punch. No, one's, going, to, punch, you., It's, just, a joke.

1:41:32 Okay,, he's, going, to, come, in, for celebrity take. I'm going to move and then we will have the palette cleanser.

1:41:39 I've, never, been, this, like, razled, before. Razledazzled. I, mean,, am, I, the, palette, cleanser?

1:41:46 Yeah. Is, that, why, I'm, here?, I, don't, I, don't know why I'm here. Cuz, the, people, like, seeing, you., You're, a friendly face.

1:41:52 Cool., I'm, here., Hi., But, like, I, don't know why I'm They're, going, to, have, to, go, a, whole week, maybe even two weeks without seeing you. But now they get to see you because you jumped in.

1:42:02 You, know,, I, I, had, part, in, the, trees., So yeah great. I'm, like, scared., I, have, like, stage fright. I have anxiety right now. Feel unprepared.

1:42:12 Morgan's, faces, behind, the, camera, is great too. This, is, going, off, the, rails,, guys.

1:42:20 It's, great. A, G, episode., We've, been, off, the, rails. Too, hot, rails. I, offered,

1:42:29 I, offered, prior, to, the, story, to, sit right there with a mic in my hand. And no one seemed excited about that. So

1:42:35 I, didn't, know, that. Feels, like, I'm, being, like, thrown, in, at the end like here you go.

1:42:41 You, said, it, too, quietly. We, didn't, hear, you., M, no, it, was, it, was heard and acknowledged.

1:42:48 Do, you, have, any, Christmas face, turning, red, yet? Any, Christmas, plans? Seeing, family, friends.

1:42:56 So, this, is, going, downhill, quick. Okay., Any, thoughts, on, the, story? I, don't, know, the, story.,

1:43:04 Okay., [gasps] Okay., Adios., But, here, but, Okay., Here, we go. Here., Here, here., Four, score, 20, years ago. Here we go with the palette cleanser, my friends, cuz we are certainly not going to end on that note. So, this is titled My Dentist Asked Me Out. Not sure what to do. It's not in my spreadsheet. It sounds familiar, but it's not there. So, here we go. I went to a grocery store over the weekend and saw my dentist, which was a little weird, but she recognized me and came up and said hi. We had a little chat and it was nice because human contact is so non-existent nowadays. Then she said she had to go and asked for my number. I figured she needed it for dentistry reasons if I'm being honest, but I probably should have figured out it wasn't for that. Anyways, after I got home, she started texting me with casual stuff. Eventually, we talked about how I'd never read Harry Potter or seen the

1:44:06 movies. And she said, "Did you pick this one for me specifically?" Yeah., A, lot, of, them, I, picked, just, for you today. Um, and she said, quote, "We could grab some food and I'll watch them with you." Followed by, "If you want about 5 minutes later, I haven't responded and it's been 30 minutes." If she wasn't my dentist, it would be an absolute yes. She's hot and she's fun to talk to. I know we share a couple of hobbies, too which is always nice. On the other hand I'm 90% sure they aren't supposed to ask their patients out. I always thought she was being a little flirty sometimes, but like I said, I don't think they're supposed to do that, so I never took it as flirting. So, I guess what I'm asking here is what the hell do I do? I don't want to cause problems with her career but I also would really like to date her a lot. Find a new dentist, idiot.

1:45:09 Boy, brain, versus, girl, brain., Come, on. Love of your life. Oh, my, god. Over, finding, a, new, dentist

1:45:16 over, a, once, a, year, that, you, probably, go in every other year. Let's be honest.

1:45:21 I'm, sorry., What?, I'm, talking, to, the, guy. How, often, do, you, go, to, the, dentist?

1:45:26 I, don't, know., Like, twice, a, year., Okay. Yeah, you're good. I'm like, Lauren you're supposed to be going every six months. Girl, I know. I actually should be going every quarter cuz I have gum issues. Honestly, I don't have dental insurance. And going every 6 months is cheaper than spreading out longer because then you get a cavity and cavities cost way more to fix.

1:45:47 Makes, sense., If, anyone, needs, a, good dentist around the LA area, Dr. Bradley Matthew,

1:45:56 don't, don't, overbook, him, because, I, still need to go there. I, know., I, was, going, to, say, that's, risky. He's just such a good dentist. Like such a good dentist. He's incredible. I like went somewhere here when I first like needed a dentist out here cuz mine in Minnesota retired. This dentist told me I needed like four crowns. I had seven cavities. I went to him and he's like "You're fine. You need one crown. That's it." I'm like, "Con artist, savior." Like, he's so good. So, I get in that breath. I'm like "Okay, I get finding a good dentist and not wanting to lose them." But, uh, but, uh, Harry Potter and Love a Life and Hot and similar hobbies, it's a no-brainer. It's a nobrainer.

1:46:42 So top comment, it's easy to find another dentist, but it's hard to find a good wife.

1:46:49 Mhm. Also,, it's, not, worthy, to, mention, how, up close she has been with him. She already has an intimate relationship with his mouth and still had the balls to ask him out at the supermarket. Bravo, madame.

1:47:04 Yeah., Someone, goes,, "You, [ __ ], go, out with her and eventually become her trophy husband. What the [ __ ] is wrong with you? Say yes. Uh, someone does decide to quote the ethics code from the American Dental Association. 2G, personal relationships with patients. Dentists should avoid intrapersonal relationships that could impair their professional judgment or risk the possibility of exploiting the confidence placed in them by a patient. She could lose her license for becoming sexually involved with an active patient.

1:47:43 Yeah,, I, know., They, just, they, need, to, not be. I, mean,, as, long, as, she's, not, a, bad dentist, it's not like just because she's sleeping with him, I feel like that would incentivize her more to do good dentistry work.

1:47:55 You, just, not, doesn't, work, that, way. Okay. No, I'm just kidding. I know that. But okay, we do get an update. You knew it was coming, right? I You said palette cleanser, so yes. I was like, there better be an update.

1:48:09 Mhm., Mhm. All, right., Gez,, I'll, say, yes. Sorry. That's really nice. I'm really really happy for them.

1:48:33 Sorry. That, was, a, really, great, episode,, guys. [gasps] Um,, no., That's, That's, cute.

1:48:41 Okay., What, else, happened?, Is, that, it? No,, that's, not, it. Edit, number, two., Oh, my, god., Haven't raccooned in a while.

1:48:49 No,, it's, actually, making, it, look, like you have like a glitter. It's, pretty.

1:48:54 It's, beautiful. Yeah., Edit, two., We're, going, to, watch Harry Potter on Friday. Just need to decide what kind of food to order. Thank you for pushing me to say yes. I honestly probably would have turned her down. A

1:49:07 update. Three, days, later., I, know, it's, a different account. Got an automod message telling me I had to make a throwaway account. So, here I am.

1:49:15 I, don't, understand, the, rules. It's, annoying., Anyways,, the, update, that two whole people asked for. Me and you

1:49:23 checking, in. Yes. We, got, together,, had, some, food,, and watched Harry Potter. That's about it to be honest. In all seriousness, we hit it off pretty quickly. I kind of feel like we were already friends anyways. We usually talk a lot during appointments while she's getting all of her tools ready and such, so I know a little about her already, but not being in that setting made it easier to talk to her for sure.

1:49:48 Yeah., Also confessed to a bunch of stuff. Found out she's had a crush on me since my first appointment 2 years ago, and she was trying to figure out how to ask me out for a while. also got to hear how she would purposefully try to get a light schedule when I was coming in so she could go slower and we'd have more time to talk, which I think is the cutest thing I've ever heard. A

1:50:12 a, girl, actually, wanted, to, spend, more time with me on purpose. A, another, thing,, I, thought, there, were three Harry Potter movies, not hundreds but we got through two of them and have another date set up for tomorrow, so I'm not complaining. Also, I had to take all of the tests. So, in case you're interested, Ravenclaw and I have a wood mouse patronis. She seemed happy with that. Don't know why, but she's in Ravenclaw, too. So, I'm sure that has something to do with it. And lastly, the entire reason I made my last post. I talked to her about it, and I do need to find a new dentist, which kind of sucks but it's understandable and worth it.

1:50:55 Not like I'll be missing her or anything because I can just talk to her whenever now. Unfortunately, until all the dentist swapping is dealt with, we are just friends. But we both made it clear that we want to be something more spicy than that when we can. This might be too much information for some of you but if I didn't include it, someone would ask. So, no, we didn't have sex and no puns about oral were made. We were making out and she stopped it. She felt uncomfortable doing anything with someone that was still a patient, so we just cuddled and watched the movies instead and I drove her home afterwards.

1:51:36 Honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. Oh,, I'm, like, giddy. It, was, probably, the, best, first, date, I've ever had.

1:51:44 A, I, love, being, on, this, journey, with, you. So, cute., That's, awesome., I'm, just, like, this is so funny. So, anyone who follows me on Instagram probably knows that I'm watching Harry Potter for the first time through. I just finished last night and like I'm floored. I You've seen it all right?

1:52:05 Yeah. Yeah., I, had, no, idea., Like, when, I, was little, I watched the first three movies when they came out in theaters.

1:52:12 And, you, thought, that's, all, there, was? Well,, I, just, didn't, like, I, didn't, piece them together. I kind of thought that it was like these kids that would do these little side quests and then solve it and then maybe it was like the box car kids.

1:52:22 I, don't, know, what, that, is,, but, sure. But no, it just like Well, I didn't mean it like that. I just

1:52:30 It's, a, book., He, used, to, read, them, in like elementary school. Well,, that's, what, I, thought, Harry, Potter was apparently. But I just like I couldn't believe one how sad it was in the other movies. I never expected that. I didn't think anyone would die. I thought they were like kids movies and I also just didn't know it would all tie together like the way that it everything all of a sudden started making complete sense and I just thought it was so magical and I love fantasy and I love magic type stuff. So I just thought it was so fun and I can't believe it's been so long and I just think it's really cool that I got to experience that and I I don't know what to do now. That's like what I had been looking forward to is like watching more And now I just feel kind of like what now?

1:53:16 Have, you, seen, um, it's, a, show, called, The Discovery of Witches? No. I, think, you, start, there.

1:53:23 Okay. The, White, Queen., I, love The White Queen. Oh, maybe you start there. Okay.

1:53:31 Start, there. Okay. The, White, Queen., It's, all, I, got., People are ill. I'm ill after that. My brain I feel like I have brain rot. I'm like what? What did I just put us through? I actually feel less ill. Okay, y'all. Lauren wants this. Spoiler alert. If you haven't seen Harry Potter yet

1:53:51 goodbye. This, is, where, we, end, for, you. Yes. Love, you., Thank, you, for, being, here.

1:53:55 Yes., Okay. Yeah. Yeah., That, was, a, great, palette, cleanser. I will say the other day when you posted a picture of Dobby the elf.

1:54:02 Oh, my, god. I, was, like,, damn,, she's, going, to, be wrecked. I, was, wrecked., I, was, so, pissed., I, can't even He's a free elf. And then bam done.

1:54:11 Unbelievable., Honestly, sorry, spoiler, if, you, haven't, seen, Harry Potter. I

1:54:14 was going, to, say, you, should, probably, add a spoiler before that. You've, had, plenty, of, chances, to, see Harry Potter at this point.

1:54:18 No,, if, somebody, like, I, No, one, ever spoiled Harry Potter for me, which is

1:54:23 I, don't, know, how you got to experience that and Game of Thrones in modern day without any spoilers.

1:54:29 I, don't, know. Make, that, make, sense. I, don't, know., And, you, know, what's, so crazy is like I I truly did not know what happened to the point that I I started thinking Harry Potter was going to die.

1:54:40 Oh, yeah. I, was, like Yeah., Especially, when, he's, in, that. Yeah. Like, he's, I, I, don't, I, also, I, feel, like, I need to like give a spoiler again. Like can you put a spoiler like right before this? Insert spoiler please.

1:54:54 Yeah., Okay., We'll, put, a, spoiler, in, for you. Okay., Okay. Amazing., Thank, you.

1:54:58 Okay., It's, all, we, got, friends., Uh, Lauren will be on a Patreon episode this month. Michaela's episode just dropped. We've got one coming with Justin all about wedding drama. And holy smokes, since we did the wedding episode until now, the most insane wedding stories have actually dropped that I'm like, "Wow wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. I want to do three more wedding episodes cuz people are losing their minds." But we can't. Well, we could, but I won't. I won't do that to you. So, there will be a good one over on Patreon. But, thank you for being here. Another episode, another week, another year. I mean, we're coming up to uh Spotify's wrapped, and I'm like, I'm just feeling so blessed, so grateful. I just appreciate all of you.

1:55:44 I appreciate all of my amazing guest co-hosts. It's just been a wild, wild wild year, and I'm just beyond thankful. So, thank you. If you noticed this episode, we have holiday trees on set getting very festive. These trees are going to be looking for a new home very soon. So, if you live in the LA area and you need a Christmas tree this season please comment on the Instagram or YouTube. I'm trying to make sure people can get some trees. So

1:56:21 cute., How, are, you, going, to, arrange, that? Um, they're going to send me a message and then I'm going to send it to them in an Uber.

1:56:28 Seems, easy, enough. Love, that. Yeah., Yeah. There, you, go. Little, something, special.

1:56:32 Maybe, if, you, know, if, I, have, time,, maybe I'll drive it over to you if you're you're close. But

1:56:36 how'd, you, come, up, with, this, idea? Just, on, the, top, of, the, brain. I, like, that.

1:56:40 Yeah, it's, cute. I, know., These, trees,, let, me, tell, you,, me and Justin were fluffing them last night. My hands are raw. Raw, Lauren. Raw.

1:56:50 It's, like, the, tinsel., I, don't know., It's a thing. But thank you guys. Love you and until next time.

1:56:55 Until, next, time. Bye bye.

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Who speaks in "The People Are Ill.. || Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast"?

Morgan (Host), Lauren (Guest), Justin (Guest).

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The discussion centers around the theme "The People Are Ill," exploring various chaotic and humorous scenarios from Reddit stories that reflect on people's behavior and attitudes. The hosts examine the nuances of who might be considered "ill" in these tales, inviting listeners to engage with the absurdity and complexity of human interactions.

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The episode runs 1 h 57 min; the transcript is about 21,266 words in 398 timestamped sections.

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