The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 99 - The Past Times wtih Dilruk Jayasinha
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Nov 8, 2024 Join comedian Dilruk Jayasinha, known for his sharp wit and humorous insights, as he delves into a playful exploration of nostalgia and absurdity. They reminisce about McDonald’s cultural impact in Sri Lanka and share comical breakfast memories from Thailand. The conversation takes a twist with reflections on self-awareness in film, critiques of internet content, and humorous stories of a misadventurous horse. Their banter flows into absurd takes on immigrants and a nearly drowning fisherman, blending comedy with thoughtful commentary throughout!
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McDonald's in Sri Lanka
- Dilruk Jayasinha skipped school to be one of the first in line at McDonald's opening in Sri Lanka in 1998.
- He ate a Big Mac meal, a McChicken, then later returned with his family for more.
Churchill's Movie Role
- Winston Churchill was slated to star in a Norwegian movie about the atomic bomb in 1947.
- The movie, "Why the Germans Did Not Get Their Atomic Bomb," would reenact Churchill's conversations with Roosevelt.
Presidential Trout
- A world record rainbow trout, caught and released, was re-caught to be sent to President Truman.
- The 36-pound fish slipped off the hook during the initial photo opportunity.