The Breakfast Club

DONKEY: Man Kills His Roommate After Sneezing On The Food

Nov 27, 2025
A shocking tale unfolds as a man is dubbed Donkey of the Day for allegedly killing his roommate over a sneeze incident. The hosts dive into the details of this violent kitchen altercation, questioning the roles of blame and sneezing etiquette. They humorously debate germophobia while speculating on the complex, long-term relationship between the two roommates. The mood lightens as hosts play an OK Storytime game, gifting vintage eBay finds and sharing playful reactions. A wild mix of serious and silly moments keeps listeners engaged!
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ANECDOTE

Sneezing Sparked A Deadly Roommate Fight

  • Richard Lombardi shoved his 80-year-old roommate after the roommate sneezed over Thanksgiving food and later called 911 claiming an accident.
  • The roommate, Frank Griswold, was found face up in a pool of blood and later pronounced dead, and Lombardi is held without bail.
INSIGHT

Post‑COVID Germ Fear Fuels Overreaction

  • The hosts connect heightened post-COVID germ anxiety to extreme judgments about coughing and sneezing in public.
  • They suggest that this social fear can escalate ordinary reactions into disproportionate confrontations.
ADVICE

Cover Sneezes To Avoid Conflict

  • Cover your nose or sneeze into your elbow to minimize conflict and reduce germ spread.
  • Practicing simple hygiene can prevent social friction, especially with older roommates or family members.
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