Distractible For Folk's Sake
Sep 22, 2025
Join the chaos as the hosts delve into the absurdities of adulthood and spooky folklore mascots! From a hilarious debate over backyard weed removal to an odd tale of oranges tainted by dog urine, laughter abounds. They brainstorm unique mascots for adult tasks, introducing bizarre characters like the Rake Demon and the Reddit Demon. Plus, there's a humorous look at product recalls and the quirks of brand redesigns. Expect whimsical discussions that blend humor with relatable moments of adult life!
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The Backyard Weed Genocide
- Bob describes murdering a jungle of backyard weeds with a string trimmer and then using Roundup to prevent regrowth.
- He worries about collateral damage to nearby trees but says the yard looks much nicer now.
Henry's Piss Oranges
- Mark recounts an orange tree that tasted better because his dog Henry frequently urinated on it.
- He jokingly theorizes the tree filters the urine and improves flavor, mixing humor and gardening lore.
Bought A Recalled Dumbbell Set
- Mark assembled adjustable dumbbells only to find they were part of a massive recall the next day.
- He felt dumb but acknowledged he'd always known such sets could be janky and avoided risky overhead use.
