Supermarket Etiquette! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley

Kevin Ryan recounts grabbing fresh pretzels from an Aldi bakery in Germany with his bare hands. H. Foley emphatically states this is 'garbage' behavior, insisting on the use of tongs or gloves provided, regardless of location. Ryan argues it's acceptable if done quickly and without touching other items, but Foley maintains that any hand contact introduces contaminants.

H. Foley: 'Tongs or gloves. You don't go in there with your hand. I don't care what country you're in.' Kevin Ryan: 'But if I'm grabbing mine and I'm not touching anything else, is that is that such a That's not an international incident?'

A listener asks if it's 'garbage' to eat at a bowling alley restaurant without bowling. H. Foley deems it acceptable if the establishment functions as a proper restaurant with its own entrance, separate from a mere snack bar. Kevin Ryan supports this, mentioning a local bowling alley with an unexpectedly high-quality roast beef plate.

H. Foley: 'If it's a snack bar, you can't do that... It's a restaurant. They have It's like a It's like a restaurant bar. They added it on... That's good. That's all right.'

The hosts discuss the 'garbage' status of opening a chip bag upside down. H. Foley calls it 'anarchist shit' and 'a jerk off move,' emphasizing the visual disruption. Kevin Ryan, however, entertains the theory that since seasoning settles at the bottom, opening it from the inverted end could lead to a more flavorful experience. Both agree it 'feels wrong' but acknowledge the potential for enhanced seasoning.

H. Foley: 'That's anarchist shit.' Kevin Ryan: 'This all the the small bits and everything's does settle at the bottom. So, that would then... it'd be denser seasoned.'

The question arises whether putting a car in park at a drive-thru or a red light is 'garbage.' H. Foley considers it 'garbage' at a red light due to the need to remain attentive, but acceptable for a long drive-thru line to provide comfort and rest the foot. Kevin Ryan disagrees with the comfort aspect, stating one should always be 'checked in' while driving.

H. Foley: 'If the line's long, I can see that. Throw it in park so you can chill. You don't got to keep your foot on the brake.' Kevin Ryan: 'I don't. Icky. I mean, like, how long is it? You got to be somewhat checked in.'

The hosts debate if it's 'garbage' to ask the price of specials immediately after the waiter lists them. H. Foley rules it 'garbage' to interrupt or ask about every special, but acceptable to inquire about a specific one after the full list is presented. Kevin Ryan agrees, calling the immediate inquiry 'not classy.'

H. Foley: 'You can't do that... Does it got to be right after? Right after. Like they can't get to the next one... You're still like a chump.'

The hosts discuss the common practice of taking photos with street signs or businesses that share your name. H. Foley admits to doing this in Frankfurt, Germany, and recalls a missed opportunity in Ireland. Kevin Ryan also shares an anecdote about taking a picture on 'Luke Lane.' They agree it's a slightly 'garbage' but universally relatable and fun thing to do.

H. Foley: 'I did it and sent it to my mom. First time I went to Frankfurt, Germany, there's an O'Sullivan's... I made my mom pull over on Luke Lane. Take a pic.'

When asked about ordering a beer at a Denny's, H. Foley expresses his love for finding beer in unexpected places, calling it a 'dirtbag family' trait. He explains that discovering a venue, like a boardwalk or a diner, that serves beer when you don't expect it can significantly improve the experience. Kevin Ryan shares a similar sentiment, highlighting the joy of unexpected libations.

H. Foley: 'Wherever you can get a beer where you don't expect to have a beer to us is like... We're like the kind of people you're walking around and you see someone with a beer and you go, 'Oh, where'd you get that beer?''