Smeared Mascara

Hoe-springa

Oct 8, 2025
Brooke and Mandy dive into the hilarity of an unexpected Barnes & Noble incident and discuss public decorum. They dream up outrageous funeral plans full of hot dogs and pyrotechnics, while celebrating the unique stories of a 66-year-old college freshman. The duo coins 'Hoespringa' as a quirky midlife escape, and reviews a lively drag brunch. With tales of family estrangement and charitable initiatives, they keep the laughs coming while critiquing pop culture oddities like RFK Jr. and celebrity antics.
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ANECDOTE

Bookstore Dookie Incident

  • Mandy discovered a pile of feces in her local Barnes & Noble and alerted staff, who reacted indifferently.
  • Both hosts discussed how shocking and inconsiderate public defecation inside stores is compared with outdoors emergencies.
INSIGHT

Money Trumps Principles In Corporate Backlash

  • Brooke praised Disney adults for organizing economic pressure after a public controversy and noted cancellations hurt companies financially.
  • She emphasized money, not free speech or ideology, drives corporate responses.
ADVICE

Donate To Debt-Relief Groups

  • Brooke highlighted a North Carolina church that bought $3.3M of medical debt and negotiated it down to $15,000, then paid it.
  • Try donating or volunteering with groups that use legal expertise to negotiate and relieve medical debt.
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