We're Here to Help 243: Birthday B*tch & Luberacci (with Dave Holmes)
Dec 24, 2025
Dave Holmes, Editor-at-Large at Esquire and witty podcast host, joins to share his comedic insights. He kicks off with a hilarious tale of being banned from the San Diego Zoo after a wild night involving a giraffe. The discussion dives into aiding a caller who fears getting pied at work, offering creative strategies to embrace the messy tradition. Later, they tackle an eyebrow-raising airport scandal involving lubes, humorously advising the caller on how to own his quirky family nickname, 'Lubarachi,' while hilariously navigating the fallout.
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Giraffe Insult Lands Crew Banned
- Dave Holmes told a story about a TV shoot at the San Diego Safari Park where crew members got drunk and one called a giraffe a “little bitch.”
- The production company was banned from the park afterward and the anecdote resurfaced online years later causing drama.
Florida Restaurant's Over-the-Top Birthday Rituals
- Gareth recalled a South Beach brunch spot—Bacon Bitch—where staff loudly call guests “hungry bitch” and celebrate birthdays with twerking and a song called “Birthday Bitch.”
- He used the example to contextualize extreme restaurant birthday traditions.
Seed The Pie Idea And Bring A Backup
- If you want to be pied at work, seed the idea subtly by expressing delight when others get pied and ask a friendly coworker about traditions.
- Bring a plan B like your own pie or a friend ready to step in if management forgets.