This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #601 - Dusty Slay
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Aug 7, 2025 
Dusty Slay, a stand-up comedian from Opelika, Alabama, known for his Netflix special "Wet Heat," shares hilarious tales from his childhood in a semi-Laotian trailer park. He reminisces about selling pesticides and the quirks of communal living. Dusty also discusses his preemptive retreat to an orchard before AI takes over, toppling societal norms. The duo highlights absurd daily encounters, nostalgia for Charleston, and the playful evolution of comedy amidst tech troubles, all served with a hefty side of laughter.
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Dusty's Laotian Trailer Park Childhood
- Dusty Slay grew up in a trailer park in Opelika, Alabama with a significant Laotian community.
- He felt a unique camaraderie and identity hanging out with the Laotian kids at the bus stop.
Trailer Park Life: No Privacy
- Growing up in a trailer park meant everyone was close and drama was public.
- Privacy was scarce, and neighbors overheard everything, including family disputes.
Plane Pee Timing Tips
- Always pee before boarding a plane to avoid discomfort caused by ascent delays.
- Boarding early or late both have trade-offs for bathroom access during flights.
