Wow in the World WeWow on the Weekend (9/6/25)
Sep 6, 2025
Dennis shares his amusing experience tasting Mindy's gingerbread mansion, describing its bizarre texture. Reggie joins in with funny impressions and chatter about listener questions, including why mosquitoes prefer certain people based on smells and genetics. A clever wind tunnel experiment with stinky socks explores mosquito attraction, leading to insights on potential protective measures. Along the way, playful banter and reflections on sibling dynamics and self-love keep the mood light and entertaining.
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Dennis's Listener Q&A Stories
- Dennis reads listener voicemail questions and answers them with humorous personal stories and impressions.
- He describes sneaking into Mindy’s gingerbread mansion and finding the walls stale and sawdusty while enjoying gumdrops.
Mosquitoes And Stinky Socks Replay
- The episode replays a Wow in the World story about mosquitoes and stinky socks featuring Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas.
- Guy and Mindy act out silly experiments and discuss a twin-and-sock study that tests mosquito preferences.
Why Mosquitoes Prefer Some People
- Mosquito attraction links to factors like body temperature, sweat, and carbon dioxide exhalation.
- Larger or taller people may attract more mosquitoes because they emit more carbon dioxide and have greater surface area.