Do By Friday J.J. Crumbletops, O.B.E.
Oct 30, 2025
The hosts dive into the whimsical world of family theme restaurants, brainstorming hilarious concepts like 'Crumble Tops.' They hilariously reminisce about dangerous toys like lawn darts and discuss bizarre slip 'n' slide accidents. A thought-provoking analysis emerges from the documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor,' exploring race, policing, and community dynamics. The discussion challenges listeners to reflect on privilege and biases, all while sprinkling in nostalgic stories and humor about local ads. It's a blend of absurdity and deep social commentary!
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Five Ridiculous Restaurant Concepts
- Merlin recounts five absurd family theme restaurant ideas he once proposed, like 'BF Skinner's Original Stuffers' and 'Dippin'.
- He frames himself as a "serial ideanator" who never monetized those concepts.
Childhood Dangers Of Jarts
- Merlin tells a childhood story about lawn darts (Jarts) and how dangerous play led to their ban.
- He describes kids hurling weighted darts to see how high they fly and sometimes injuring others.
Consumer Protection Emerged From Visible Harms
- Merlin connects consumer-protection history to dangerous products and recalls Ralph Nader's influence.
- He argues awareness and regulation rose as people noticed design-caused harms in cars and toys.
