Very Bad Wizards Episode 287: Gods With Anuses (The Denial of Death Pt. 1)
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Jun 25, 2024 The podcast delves into Ernest Becker's 'The Denial of Death,' exploring how our fear of mortality drives human behavior. They humorously discuss the correlation between penis size dissatisfaction and gun ownership, linking it to psychosexual theories. The conversation contrasts Freudian theories with existential dilemmas and explores facing the fear of death authentically.
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Celtics Championship & Mazzulla's Redemption
- Tamler gloats about the Celtics winning their 18th championship, despite Dave's doubts.
- Dave apologizes to Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla for doubting him, now admiring his intense focus and trust in analytics.
Debunking the Psychosexual Theory of Gun Ownership
- A study tested the psychosexual theory of gun ownership, which posits a link between penis size dissatisfaction and gun ownership.
- The study found no support for this theory, observing instead a slight inverse relationship.
Assessing Penis Size Dissatisfaction
- The study assessed penis size dissatisfaction using a 7-point scale and also asked about penis enlargement methods.
- Dave and Tamler find humor in the survey questions and the methods listed, like creams and stretching.