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134. Pete Holmes Returns: Working It Weird

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

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Humorous Reflections on Father-Daughter Relationships

The chapter explores comedic bits and jokes related to the speaker's childhood memories of their dad, including his absence from church but dedicated 'me time' with a pipe and a book about World War II. It touches on the significance of pipe smoke in the speaker's recollection and includes witty takes on parenting styles from different eras and a humorous scenario involving a Charles Dickens-style ghost. The conversation humorously reflects on the evolution of father figures over time, contrasting past villainous portrayals with present-day helpful and lenient depictions.

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