Hosts discuss various topics including fashion, cosmetic surgery, and feet. They share personal stories and anecdotes, including a unique way to make money involving the sale of underarm hairs. They engage in a light-hearted conversation about body hair, awkward wedding plus-ones, and Paris Hilton becoming a mom. They also discuss receiving unsolicited advice as new moms and the conflict caused by bringing a dog as a plus one to a wedding. A discussion about the importance of showering before bed and debate the viral post on Reddit. They talk about unusual funeral requests and a British influencer who sells her underarm hair online.
Selling underarm hair online can be a lucrative business and challenge societal norms.
Critiquing a child's physical appearance online is mean-spirited and lacks empathy.
Deep dives
Influencer sells underarm hair for over a million dollars
A British influencer has made over a million dollars by selling her underarm hair online, charging $15,000 a month. She decided seven years ago to stop conforming to societal norms of shaving her underarms and has been growing it out since. She trims the hair and packages it to be sent to buyers. This unconventional approach has brought her financial success as a body positive influencer.
A woman's dying wish to have someone win her car at her funeral
A British woman named Diane Sweeney made a unique request before her death. She wanted someone attending her funeral to win her 2016 silver beetle car. This request garnered attention in the media, and anyone who attended the funeral was given a raffle ticket. A year later, a 16-year-old girl who had attended the funeral received the call that her ticket had won, and she was given the car.
Dealing with trolling on social media
A celebrity mother faced online trolling after posting a photo of her baby boy, where people made negative comments about the baby's appearance. The podcast hosts condemn this behavior, emphasizing that it is mean-spirited and disrespectful to critique a child's physical appearance. They express support for the mother and highlight the need for kindness and empathy online.
The importance of personal hygiene and showering before bed
The hosts discuss the significance of maintaining personal hygiene, particularly showering before getting into bed. They share personal preferences and habits when it comes to showering and emphasize the importance of cleanliness and good hygiene practices.
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