Dear Hank & John 427: Ghosts to Fix the Housing Crisis
Oct 8, 2025
Have you ever wondered if dogs have a preferred direction for chasing their tails? Hank and John dive into this question with a lighthearted discussion on animal handedness. They also present a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek proposal to solve the housing crisis involving mean ghosts. Plus, find out why we place the dollar sign before numbers and why there’s no dramatic term for dying of thirst. Finally, they reflect on handling public notoriety and celebrate AFC Wimbledon's recent comeback!
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Walking Pneumonia Story
- John described recovering from walking pneumonia and still feeling fatigued after antibiotics.
- He joked about the disease name and how it sounds old-fashioned and awkward.
Social Internet As An Escalating Assembly Line
- John and Hank discuss how social internet harms range from distraction to extreme real-world harm on one assembly line.
- They note some people can exit that assembly line while others keep escalating online behavior.
Spin Test For Tail-Chasing Direction
- John and Hank tested directionality by spinning and observed dizziness affects performance switching direction.
- They used the experiment humorously to discuss paw dominance and animal lateralization.
