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This is just a small taste of the show overall, the bits and bobs that I found interesting, funny, insightful and relevant. To hear everything that happened, check out the podcast of today's show. However, if you're looking for a quick read along with random self inserts and my personal thoughts, you've come to the right place.
Call in Point:
(This is the broadstroke canvas on which I base my call, obviously these notes are going to be longer and more detailed.)
Well, the cold day in hell seems to be spreading as it is frigid this morning. Outside of the weather though it is Tuesday and more importantly, it is Giving Tuesday (and not giving Tuesday as Marris wrongly assumed.) This means that Angi was giving to us this morning as she gave back to back discussion worthy topics which were actually thinly veiled threats toward Jay the Straight about getting what she wants. One instance of this occurred during the Daily Discussion Topic where Angi began by explaining that at the new house, nothing is set up yet. In fact, it will be another two weeks before Angi has closets so she is currently living out of boxes. This isn't all bad though because that means the plans for the bedroom have not been finalized. This all works into her grand scheme because in her old age, Angi has softened her stance on one of her bedroom rules. No, THAT is not off the table but what she's coming around to is a TV. Before the downtrodden duplex (I'm working out fun names for her new place,) Angi insisted the bedroom was just for sleeping and sex. Now though, Angi has decided that she perhaps does want a TV in the room after all. Apparently, decades of lying in bed watching shows on her iPad after having her supper at 4 P.M. and going to bed at 7 P.M. has made her realize that there is an easier way. It's also important to incorporate noise into the bedroom because she had gotten so used to police sirens and gunshots when she was attempting to nap in the River North frat flop house apartment. While Jay the Straight was hesitant, he seems to be warming to the idea of the TV in the bedroom as well. Then again, it's not like he has a choice as she seemingly has already made the decision and put it out in the universe to basically showcase it is happening. Angi figures this is the perfect way for her to watch Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders rewatches and of course, her beloved Czechoslovakian gang bang porn. This led to the question then of what the roadies watch to fall asleep? For Marris, it was that Bears game last night but normally he does Community, The Office, 30 Rock and Seinfeld. As for myself, I like American Dad, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Will and Grace and Married with Children usually. However, I will also listen to true crime stuff on Youtube sometimes as well because I like to mix it up. With the power of her vagina firmly in place to get the TV and our answers given, let's see what the roadies had to add. Laura's boyfriend likes to watch Youtube as well but it's video game channels. It works for her though because there is a British guy narrating and that soothing talk while people are being shot just does it for her. Angela said Supernatural, which is a show Marris got halfway through and stopped and is definitely not about superheroes as Angi assumed. Adam does Everybody Loves Raymond or Friends as his. Frank loves older South Park episodes. Scott said Suits, which Angi tried but couldn't get into (I watched the first episode and liked it enough, may go back eventually.) Eric said The Shield and Rescue Me as it has a lot of noise like busy streets and gunshots that remind him of city living as well.
Other Stuff from Today's Show:
I know I already said Giving Tuesday once but we were given the gift of non dead show hosts when the elevators broke again this morning so we should really celebrate that fact. Well that and this next point is all about giving things away or in a second of Angi's veiled thoughts, things people wish their partners would give away. To justify her pushing an agenda of "downsizing" and cleaning house, Angi explained how we all tend to feel guilty after rampant spending on Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday and there is a need to give back for consuming so much. This was followed up with a list of the most bizarre things that have been donated to Goodwill. When we say bizarre, we definitely mean odd like a guillotine that ended up selling for $30. Other finds included a bag of groceries, a bag of literal garbage, a box of taxidermied kittens, a jar with the "Fart June 1975" written on it, a rock that sold for $11, a Louis Vutton purse filled with human teeth, a cardboard box full of original newspaper from historical events, a glow in the dark Ouija board, a labrador retriever chair, a coffin, a fertility idol, underwear for squirrels and Rosie from The Jetsons in a "sexy pose." All this was meant to stoke the idea that you probably shouldn't give junk to Goodwill but also that you probably own a ton of stuff and should get rid of some of it. Angi then pondered what the roadies would love to see their partners get rid of. She deflected some by saying how Jay the Straight had 20 boxes of CD's when she moved in and she suggested he take them to "Record Go Round," which I'm assuming is an offshoot of all the "Go Round" stores. They were eventually all just thrown out though at least some were digitized. As for Marris, he had an ex who had too many throw pillows and another with too many stuffed animals. He would not date a girl with dolls though because he hates dolls. Basically, if you're reading this Jay the Straight, keep an eye on your stuff.
Next up, the studio was filled to get a stand on some controversial questions. With Angi, Marris, Prison Tattoo and HP in attendance, Angi laid some questions on them that merited surprising answers.
- Does a straw have one or two holes? Marris and Prison Tattoo said two while Angi and HP opted for one. (My thought: two)
- Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? All four said yes. (My thought: yes)
- Is a hot dog a sandwich. Marris and Prison Tattoo gave a yes, Angi and HP said no. (My thought: yes)
- What is the best day of the week? Marris and Prison Tattoo said Friday, Angi and HP said Sunday. We also learned in this bit that Angi loves her job and Marris clearly doesn't when the Sunday scaries were dissected. (My thought: Saturday)
- Does pineapple belong on pizza? Marris and Prison Tattoo said yes, Angi and HP said no. (My thought: hell no)
- Which part of brownie is the best, edge or middle? All four said the edge. (My thought: the middle)
- Could Jack have fit on the door in Titanic? Marris and Prison Tattoo said yes. Angi and HP said no. The idea is that both would go under but Marris said warmth should help and she could have starfished on the door. (My thought: no way)
- Playstation or XBox? All said Playstation (My thought: Playstation for life)
- Is it okay to wear socks with sandals? Marris and HP said no, Angi and Prison Tattoo said yes. (My thought: Nah fam)
Finally, Dave Grohl is just like the rest of us, he loves to swear. In fact, even though the Foo Fighters music is pretty tame in the lyrics, their shows can get R rated just for the amount of cursing he does. Angi gave some background on this when she did the iHeart festival and was just living for the bosses, losing it over the amount of swearing that was occurring. One place where swearing should not and was not done though was the United Arab Emirates (UAE) because doing it there leads to a year in jail as it is considered a crime. So, while on stage at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he put up signs all over to keep himself from cursing. Obviously, a rebellious rockstar would swear just to get tossed in jail as a rebel but that's definitely not a jail you want to end up in for giggles. Angi then recalled her hated trip to Abu Dahbi where she could only drink at the resort she was at. Wanting to venture out though, her and Jerry Azumah went to a club attached to the resort and after they were carded, they would not let her in due to it being "full." Obviously, the 20 empty tables meant nothing because a black guy and a woman wanted to come in, clearly that was too much for them. So in closing, Marris, Angi and I are probably never going to go do a show in Abu Dhabi.
Request Wars 3.0
Champion: Angi (1x)
Angi's Song Choice: “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” by Smashing Pumpkins
Marris' Song Choice: "Faith" by Limp Bizkit
Winner: Angi
10 O' Clock Toast:
Toastee: Mr. Snuffleupagus
After being slandered by Marris during a misinformation campaign about him being imaginary or invisible or something and in turn, he seemed to be attempting to ruin Angi's childhood. This went off the rails and then some.
Show Quotes and Tidbits:
"Hit him with something else, a shovel. Not a wine bottle!" - Angi
"And then you got Snuffie with that big trunk. Eh Snuffie, what that trunk do?" - Angi