Dear Hank & John 423: Everything Old Is New Again
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Sep 10, 2025 Curious about nerdfighters and whimsical nostalgia? This lively discussion dives into the quirks of home decor and what makes a house truly feel like home. The hosts share delightful anecdotes about their past, including humorous insights from a recent book tour. Get ready for a playful exploration of Martian water and how lunar surfaces change over time. Plus, tips on transforming memories into art and the comical side of tea sponsorships add to the fun. Join for laughs and unexpected revelations!
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Origin Of Nerdfighter
- John invented the term "Nerdfighter" after misreading an arcade game's font in 2007 and joked about it in videos.
- Fans adopted the name and it grew into a community identity called Nerdfighters.
Scab Picking As Evolutionary Grooming
- Hank suggests scab-picking satisfaction ties to an evolutionary parasite-removal impulse shared by primates.
- He links itch, pimple popping, and booger picking to ancestral grooming and parasite defense behaviors.
Make The House Yours With Wall Objects
- When moving into a house full of another person's memories, John and Hank advise personalizing walls with your own art and photos.
- Put art and framed meaningful objects on walls to turn the space into yours rather than the previous resident's.