354. Would You Rather...? (with Amber, Paul & James Simpson)
Jun 9, 2016
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Join Amber, Paul, and James Simpson in a fun 'Would You Rather...?' game discussing scenarios like having accordions for legs, being stuck in a lift with wet dogs, and living on a desert island with a mermaid (or merman). The episode also includes results from an interactive lying game and playful banter among friends.
Choosing unique body modifications for entertainment purposes like accordions for legs or a swinging belly button synced to music.
Valuing language proficiency and career prospects by prioritizing English speaking ability over sight loss.
Selecting companionship over solitude on a desert island, opting to be with disliked company to avoid loneliness.
Deep dives
Accordions for Legs or Swinging Belly Button to Music
Paul would prefer to have accordions for legs, finding potential comedy in it. He believes that he could adapt to the instrument and create music while walking. Amber would choose to have a 10-inch swinging belly button synchronized to popular music as it can be hidden or flaunted depending on the situation. James would also go for the swinging belly button to music, seeing it as a unique feature he could showcase. Luke decides to have accordions for legs to take advantage of the musical aspect and potentially entertain others.
Losing English or Sight
Paul and James would rather lose their ability to speak English than their sight. They value their career opportunities and communication skills in English. Luke decides to choose blindness over losing English, recognizing the importance of language proficiency in his work and personal life.
Obesity or Tourette's Syndrome
Paul opts for Tourette's Syndrome due to the comedic potential he sees in it for his performances. Amber and James choose obesity, citing concerns about job impact, communication difficulties, and lifestyle changes associated with severe Tourette's.
Desert Island with Someone You Dislike
James prefers solitude on a desert island due to his independence and potential conflicts with disliked company. Paul and Luke opt to be stranded with someone they dislike to avoid loneliness, potential survival challenges, or risk of being alone.
Mermaid or Fish? A Desert Island Dilemma
When faced with the question of being on a desert island with a beautiful person who is either top half fish or bottom half fish, the podcast participants unanimously choose the top half human option. They prefer having meaningful conversations and practicality over the alternative of having fish legs or a fish head. The decision is influenced by the desire for companionship and the ability to communicate effectively.
Exploring Time: Meeting Ancestors or Great-Grandchildren
The podcast delves into the intriguing choice of either meeting one's ancestors by going back in time or encountering great-grandchildren by venturing into the future. Participants express a preference for exploring the future to witness technological advancements and futuristic lifestyles. The allure of experiencing new inventions and societal changes outweighs the historical significance of meeting ancestors from the past.
aka "The Accordion Legs Episode" Listen to Amber, Paul, James Simpson and me as we play a light-hearted speaking game called "Would you rather...?" and hear about having accordions for legs, being stuck in a lift with a pair of wet dogs and living on a desert island with a mermaid (or merman). You'll also hear the results of the interactive lying game from episode 343. There are notes and some transcriptions below. Share your comments on the page for this episode. How would you answer these 'would you rather' questions? Notes and transcriptions here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-wF