

EP.1 - 'HOLIDAY BUFFET' WITH LOUIS THEROUX
Sep 15, 2015
Louis Theroux, renowned journalist and documentarian, joins Adam Buxton for a lighthearted banter on holiday buffet etiquette. They share hilarious tales from their vacation antics, like cheekily filling rucksacks with breakfast food, and debate the ethics of buffet dining versus hotel room hijinks. The duo navigates the absurdity of dining costs on family trips while reflecting on social responsibilities and cleanliness standards in hotels. With humor and personal anecdotes, they also tackle the implications of charitable giving, creating an entertaining yet insightful conversation.
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Holiday Buffet Food Heist
- Adam Buxton humorously confesses to taking excessive food from hotel breakfast buffets for his family.
- Louis Theroux debates the ethics depending on the hotel type and amount taken.
Buffet Etiquette Advice
- Avoid taking excessive buffet food if confronted by staff to prevent embarrassment.
- Gauge the situation's vibe and be subtle when packing food for later.
Sneaking Pizza in Luxury Hotel
- Louis recounts avoiding expensive New Year's banquet by sneaking pizza to his hotel room.
- Hotels sometimes indirectly encourage secretive behaviors to bypass costly meals.