The Blindboy Podcast Why Fishermans Friend no longer tastes like a recently washed Human anus
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Sep 11, 2024 A simple office kitchen switch to UHT milk reveals the tensions of modern individualism. The concept of skimpflation illustrates how companies compromise quality while maintaining prices, with shocking examples like counterfeit olive oil. A humorous personal journey leads to unexpected enjoyment of self-cleaning public toilets and Fisherman's Friend lozenges. Delving into the product's 1865 origins, we explore its ties to the fishing community, while ecological issues like the Aral Sea's decline impact licorice farmers and their resilience.
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The Great Milk Fiasco
- Blindboy's office replaced fresh milk with UHT milk to save money.
- This led to office chaos, with people hoarding, stealing, and leaving passive-aggressive notes on milk cartons.
The Case of the Missing OJ
- After the milk incident, Blindboy's orange juice was stolen from the office fridge.
- He attributes this to the hostile environment created by the milk scarcity.
From Collectivism to Hostility
- Blindboy links the office milk situation to broader societal issues.
- He argues that when social safety nets are removed, generosity and community spirit disappear, replaced by hostility and scarcity.