Smart Girl Dumb Questions Who Are You When No One’s Watching? with Doormen Daryl and Joe
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Oct 28, 2025 Get ready for a peek behind the doorman's curtain! Daryl and Joe share outrageous stories, from wild resident antics to deep emotional labor. They discuss how they read body language to predict relationship drama and even assess danger. The duo debates whether they should blend in or stay present, and what tipping reveals about us. Plus, they rank delivery services and contemplate the changing landscape of New York's safety. It's a fascinating look at the unsung heroes keeping our buildings—and secrets—secure!
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Rescuing A Drunk Resident
- Daryl found a half-naked resident passed out in a hallway and carried him back to his apartment without mentioning it again.
- He kept the incident private and the resident never brought it up afterward.
Saving A Trapped Cat
- Joe described rescuing a cat that locked itself in an apartment by intervening at the request of the cat sitter.
- The cat was safe and no animals were harmed in the rescue.
Solitary Yet Social Job
- Many doormen work alone and become introspective, so they often lack close doorman friendships outside their building.
- The job mixes frequent social interactions with long periods of solitary responsibility.