We Are Podcastmaxxing | The Basement Yard #550
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖The hosts introduce and humorously define internet slang terms like 'maxing' (optimizing something) and 'mogging' (outperforming someone).
- ❖They discuss the 'jaw maxing' trend, where individuals attempt to enhance their jawline symmetry through methods like chewing strong gum or even bone-breaking.
- ❖A recent recall of 'fantasy aphrodisiac chocolate' containing life-threatening amounts of Viagra leads to a comedic exploration of its accidental consumption.
- ❖The hosts debate the effects of catnip on cats, questioning whether it induces euphoria or horniness.
- ❖An anecdote about a friend eating zeppoles while watching porn highlights the bizarre habits people develop.
- ❖The sheer scale and caloric content of Costco's 10-pound chocolate bunny are discussed, revealing it contains over 22,000 calories and six pounds of sugar.
- ❖They reminisce about various childhood snacks, including Peeps, Fluffernutter, Kudos bars, and Flavor Ice ice pops.
Opportunities
Aphrodisiac Dessert Company
A dessert company specializing in 'boner desserts' or aphrodisiac-infused sweets, designed to be consumed at the end of a romantic meal. The hosts suggest items like 'boner ice cream' or 'dessert pasta' (spaghetti and sweet balls) with chocolate syrup.
Notable Moments
Frank's awkward butt-grabbing incident
Frank recounts an embarrassing moment where he instinctively grabbed his girlfriend Becca's butt in front of her family, leading to a humorous discussion about public displays of affection and social etiquette.
The 'Zeppoles and Porn' friend
Joey shares a bizarre anecdote about a middle school friend who would routinely go home after school, eat zeppoles, and watch porn, sparking a discussion about strange childhood habits and potential addiction.
Quotes
"This is giving resurrection right now. It's giving leprosy. This is giving frankincense. Pontious Pilot is like giving Mean Girl right now."
"If you give somebody a scratch off and they win a million, are you... I don't think any scratchoffs can win you a million."
"You're free food maxing you. Free food maxing. Jester maxing. Free food maxing. You're gesture maxing."
"I'll tell you what, I haven't not been horny around my family because of those Cadbury eggs. My god."
"I've had some flan where I've been like, this is the close to sexual."
"I don't need to know what Abraham Lincoln's voice was like."
"We can't have your mouth with an ice pop in front of that mic. There's no way."
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