
Circle Round
Encore: 'It Could Always Get Worse' | feat. Jason Alexander
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Quick takeaways
- Sometimes the solution to a problem lies in reversing course or undoing what was done.
- Sometimes things can always get worse before they get better, but appreciating what one already has is important.
Deep dives
Crowded House
In a tiny one-room house, a man and his large family struggle with the lack of space and noise. Seeking a solution, the man consults a wise old woman who advises him to bring their two goats inside the house. The goats wreak havoc and make the house even noisier. The man returns to the wise old woman seeking further advice, and she instructs him to bring their six chickens inside as well. The house becomes more chaotic and filled with a terrible stench. The man, feeling desperate, once again visits the wise old woman, who advises him to bring their brown cow inside the house. The situation worsens, and the man and his family become even more unhappy. Finally, the old woman tells the man to move all the animals back to the barn. The man follows her advice, and the house finally becomes peaceful and spacious.