The Book Pile Re-Issue: Goodnight Moon with guest Chad Daniels
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Jul 30, 2024 Chad Daniels, a comedian known for his Netflix special Empty Nester, joins the discussion about the classic children's book Goodnight Moon. They humorously tackle the struggles of bedtime with lively anecdotes, including a charismatic pitch for a demonic toy. The conversation unveils the quirky backstory of the book’s author, Margaret Wise Brown, along with a hilarious dive into a dark salsa commercial from the 90s. The hosts also engage in a lively debate about the merits of reading versus listening to stories.
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Goonies Effect
- Kellen Erskine didn't watch Goonies until adulthood, missing the nostalgic experience.
- He felt the movie was boring and questioned its popularity, calling it the "Goonies effect".
Nostalgia Over Acclaim
- Kellen Erskine prefers Return of the Jedi, despite criticism of the Ewoks, due to childhood nostalgia.
- He finds Empire Strikes Back, while critically acclaimed, too depressing.
Goodnight Moon Excuses
- Chad Daniels dislikes Goodnight Moon because it gives children excuses to delay bedtime.
- He jokes that the book provides a "manuscript" of goodnight wishes, prolonging the bedtime routine.
