The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi #286 Adding Raisins to Potato Salad with Des Bishop
Jun 14, 2025
Des Bishop, a comedic talent known for his insights on culture and personal stories, shares his humorous take on several topics. He talks about the absurdities of attending Catholic boarding school and being a 'feral child' in New York. Des dives into the racial implications of popular Irish pub drinks and challenges the aversion to sweet toppings on savory dishes. With a mix of laugh-out-loud anecdotes and reflective moments, he highlights how cultural identity shapes his comedic style and life experiences.
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Des Bishop's Catholic School Abuse Story
- Des Bishop attended three Catholic high schools, all of which had major abuse scandals involving teachers and principals.
- He learned about ongoing civil cases connected to these schools even recently, highlighting the systemic nature of abuse.
Clarifying "Chinese Whispers" Term
- The term "Chinese whispers" refers to how messages distort when passed through many people, not about race.
- Attempts to label it racist often stem from misinterpreted or inaccurate historic origins.
Des Bishop's Bullying Experience
- At 14, Des was bullied badly by two different groups at his school, which contributed to him flunking.
- The bullying had connections to jealousy over his girlfriend and his social exclusion.
