Orny Adams on Hot Glue Guns, Text Messages, and Halloween
Nov 13, 2023
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Orny Adams, a comedian, joins the show to discuss topics such as hot glue guns, text message etiquette, Halloween, Weird Al's parody songs, and news stories about Tom Morello, Jared Leto, and Boston banning gas-powered leaf blowers.
Rewarding effort and encouraging independence is important, as seen in giving out full-size candy bars to kids who earn it during trick-or-treating.
The speaker believes trick-or-treating in wealthy neighborhoods sends a negative message of entitlement and discourages independence.
The ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Boston aims to reduce carbon emissions equivalent to about 135,000 standard cars in 2020.
Tom Morello's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech urging listeners to dream big and take action received mixed reactions.
Orny Adams delivers a strong and charismatic speech advocating for quieter tour buses and positive change in his neighborhood.
Deep dives
The resentment towards trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood
The speaker expresses resentment towards children in the neighborhood who participate in trick-or-treating without earning it.
Giving full-size candy bars and pounders of candy
The speaker explains how they give out full-size candy bars and occasionally pounders of candy to the kids they know in the neighborhood, as a way to reward their efforts and encourage independence.
The importance of earning your way
The speaker emphasizes the value of earning what you receive and not relying on handouts, using the example of trick-or-treating to illustrate this point.
Recognizing the negative message of entitlement
The speaker believes that taking kids to wealthy neighborhoods for trick-or-treating sends a negative message of entitlement and encourages them to rely on others for rewards rather than working for them.
Boston Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
The majority of Boston has announced a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, aiming to reduce carbon emissions equivalent to about 135,000 standard cars in 2020. California is also enacting a statewide ban on the sale of new gas-powered tools next year.
Tom Morello's Speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
During the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine gave a passionate speech urging listeners to dream big, aim for the world they want, and take action. However, his speech was met with mixed reactions.
Adam's Controversial Leaf Blower Comment
Adam expressed his frustration with leaf blowers, not only for their environmental impact but also for the nuisance they cause with noise and dust. He highlighted that the enforcement of regulations regarding leaf blowers can be inconsistent, and the focus should shift to addressing the particulate matter that affects air quality.
Importance of Speaking at City Council Hearing
Ornie Adams speaks at a city council hearing on behalf of his neighborhood regarding tour buses causing disturbances. He highlights the need for tour buses to be quieter and not disrupt the peace and quiet of the community. Despite the indifference and lack of attention from council members, Adams delivers a strong and charismatic speech, advocating for a positive change in the neighborhood.
Kevin Nealon's Support for Moving Billy the Elephant
Kevin Nealon brings attention to the need to move Billy the Elephant out of the LA Zoo to a sanctuary, citing the history of elephants dying at the zoo since 1975. Nealon expresses his support for giving Billy the Elephant a better living environment, and encourages others to join him in advocating for the relocation. Despite facing some technical difficulties during his speech, Nealon's commitment to animal welfare is evident.
Orny Adams returns to the show and hears about Adam’s disappointment with the hot glue gun. Orny then complains about Adam’s text message etiquette and questions his social skills. Next, the guys discuss Adam’s recent take on trick-or-treaters and listen to a song submitted by comedian Eric Schwartz. This leads to a discussion of Weird Al and his parody songs. Lastly, Chris shares some news stories about Tom Morello’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech, Jared Leto scaling the Empire State Building, and Boston banning gas-powered leaf blowers.
For more with Orny:
? See him live:
? Irvine - Improv - DEC 8 thru 10
? Pasadena - Ice House - DEC 16
? Chicago - Improv - JAN 25 thru 27
? Visit http://OrnyAdams.com
? Check out his podcast What’s Wrong with Orny Adams
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