GLoP Culture Dark Comedy
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Nov 10, 2023 The hosts discuss holiday traditions and the current state of war. They joke about movie scenes and characters. They make sarcastic comments about actors and discuss rhetoric. They debate TV shows and the importance of reading, while also promoting life insurance. They address the rise of anti-Semitism and the need to handle aggression towards Jews. They promote a nutritional supplement and a black comedy film. They talk about dark comedy, finding Jewish actors in Hollywood, and content moderation. They explore the rise and fall of Quibi, the TikTok controversy, and their changing views on the Republican Party.
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Comedy During Crisis
- John, Rob, and Jonah argue that humor can persist during crises but depends on prior comedic skill.
- Being funny in wartime requires authenticity, not forced levity.
Meetup Fan With A Recovery Mission
- John recounts fans at a meetup asking about his wellbeing and a listener who violated doctor's orders to clear up a casting error.
- The caller insisted Frank Oz wasn't the Blues Brothers guard, prompting a fun correction about Ralph Foody.
Buy Term Life Insurance Promptly
- Set up term life insurance now because premiums rise with age.
- Use Ladder's digital process to apply quickly without medical exams for coverage under $3M.