Adult Happy Meal! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖A new NYC diner offers an 'Adult Happy Meal' (double smash burger, fries, bottled beer) for $19.95, seen as a great value.
- ❖The hosts debate whether driving yourself to your own wedding is a 'garbage' move, associating it with small-town or casual ceremonies.
- ❖Limos are now considered 'trashy' and less luxurious, supplanted by SUVs and party buses for special occasions.
- ❖Swapping car wiper blades between the driver and passenger sides is a practical, albeit 'garbage,' hack to extend their lifespan.
- ❖The hosts reminisce about old hair removal products like 'Epistop and Spray' and personal experiences with medical equipment at home.
Opportunities
Implement an 'Adult Happy Meal' concept in local diners or casual restaurants.
Offer a bundled meal that includes a substantial burger, fries, and an alcoholic beverage (e.g., bottled beer) at a competitive price point ($19.95 was suggested). This leverages nostalgia and provides a clear value proposition for adult customers, potentially driving traffic during off-peak hours.
Lessons
- Consider the 'Adult Happy Meal' concept for your restaurant to attract adult customers seeking value and a nostalgic experience.
- If your car's driver-side wiper blade is failing, try swapping it with the less-used passenger-side blade as a temporary fix.
- When planning special event transportation, opt for SUVs or party buses over traditional limousines, which are now often perceived as 'trashy'.
Notable Moments
H. Foley describes his father's second wedding in Las Vegas, where they had to wait in line with other couples to get married at the Bellagio, shattering his perception of it being a 'fancy' private event.
This anecdote humorously illustrates how personal perceptions of luxury and exclusivity can be challenged by reality, especially in mass-market venues like Las Vegas wedding chapels.
The hosts discuss a vintage commercial for 'Epistop and Spray,' a hair removal product from the 90s that claimed to instantly wipe off body hair with a rag, leading to disbelief and humor about its effectiveness and potential skin damage.
This highlights the often exaggerated claims of beauty products and provides a nostalgic, comedic look at past advertising and consumer trends.
Quotes
"The adult happy meal. A double patty smash burger, fries, and a bottle beer of your choice. Available all day, every day. 1995 out the door. Where can you beat that?"
"I always thought someone cheated on someone when that happened. That's the only time I go, 'What the hell? You trashiest [__] I've ever heard in my life.'"
"I always thought limos were wildly fancy and like it's what rich people did... but then someone schooled me on it during the show at some point that they were like it's real they're actually very trashy."
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