Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social

Episode 668: Paul's Take On Emma

Mar 25, 2020
In a lighthearted discussion, the hosts tackle an Italian mayor's exaggerated lockdown threats and the myth of using rice to save water-damaged electronics. They reminisce about exposing kids to rated-R films and share thoughts on the controversial 'Tiger King.' A debate ensues over the new Emma adaptation and its connection to modern classics like Clueless. Listeners are entertained with wild stories and insights on parenting during lockdown, while the struggle with unemployment services adds a dose of reality to the mix.
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ANECDOTE

Rice Myth And A Soaked MacBook

  • Paul described his child's MacBook Pro being spilled on and the flood of people replying "rice" in comments.
  • He notes AppleCare staff explicitly warned against the rice myth and recommended drying/draining instead.
ADVICE

Don't Use Rice To Dry Electronics

  • Avoid burying wet electronics in rice because it absorbs slowly and leaves food particulate behind.
  • Instead, drain, turn upside down, and use heat/airflow cautiously to evaporate moisture.
ANECDOTE

Long Stage Adaptation Of Emma

  • Paul and Anne watched the new Emma film; Paul found it "okay" and somewhat boring.
  • He recounts a theater adaptation he worked on that stretched the novel into a three-and-a-half-hour play.
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