Lateral with Tom Scott 115: Pants on fire [LIVE]
Dec 20, 2024
In this lively gathering, Bec Hill, a stand-up comedian and children's author, and comedian Stuart Goldsmith, known for tackling climate crises in his work, dive into a whirlwind of absurd topics. They share hilarious anecdotes about suspicious surgeons and quirky medical devices. The trio also discuss whimsical traditions, such as squashing beer caps on train tracks, and tackle the peculiarities of British culture with humor. Their playful banter is sprinkled with playful jest about helmets and racing culture, making for an entertaining exploration of the bizarre.
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Smoking on the Track
- NASCAR driver Dick Trickle installed a cigarette lighter in his car.
- He added a hole to his helmet to smoke during races.
Endoscopy Snack Theft
- Doctors at a Darwin hospital used endoscopes to steal snacks from a vending machine.
- A warning sign with an endoscope illustration was put on the vending machine.
Ancient Ink Art
- Paleontologists found a 150 million-year-old cephalopod with an intact ink sac.
- They used the ink to draw a picture of the creature, making it three times older than any cave drawing.