Chatty Chatty, Bang Bang | Ep 317 | Bad Friends
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Bobby Lee expresses strong opinions on comedy etiquette, including mic stand height and uninvited stage appearances.
- ❖Andrew Santino shares a memorable Uber ride involving a fan from Pakistan and a discussion on religion.
- ❖Bobby humorously envisions owning luxury designer prayer rugs if he were Muslim.
- ❖Bobby reveals he experiences nausea at familiar comedy clubs due to past trauma and long tenure.
- ❖He is on day nine of quitting smoking and has started an intense bodyweight workout routine to combat anxiety.
- ❖Lexapro has reduced Bobby's anxiety, leading to a decreased interest in escapist activities like video games and sex.
- ❖Andrew explains the technical differences and practical uses of various gas octane levels.
- ❖The hosts debate whether IV hydration drips and farmers markets are effective or simply 'scams.'
- ❖Bobby collects extremely hot sauces but doesn't use them, viewing them as trophies of heat.
Insights
1Comedian Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules of the Stage
Bobby Lee details several pet peeves regarding comedian etiquette, including hosts lowering the mic stand to mock his height, other comedians uninvitedly joining his set, and opening acts giving 'feature smiles' backstage after a good performance. He views these actions as attempts to steal laughs or show off, rather than genuine interaction.
Bobby recounts yelling at a host for lowering the mic stand () and getting angry when Steve Burn came on stage during his set (). He also expresses disdain for 'feature smiles' from opening acts ().
2Lexapro's Impact on Anxiety and Escapism
Bobby Lee shares that taking Lexapro has significantly reduced his anxiety, leading to an unexpected side effect: a diminished interest in activities he previously used for escapism, such as video games and sex. He notes that while his mental health has improved, his motivation for these activities has waned.
Bobby mentions not having 'come in 3 weeks' due to Lexapro () and not playing a highly anticipated video game, Crimson Desert, because he no longer feels the need for escapism ().
3The 'Scam' of IV Drips and Farmers Markets
Andrew Santino argues that IV hydration drips are an overpriced scam, suggesting they are ineffective and primarily use attractive nurses as a distraction. He extends this skepticism to farmers markets, particularly 'The Grove' in Los Angeles, which he views as an artificial, repetitive, and overpriced retail experience rather than a genuine market.
Andrew claims IV drips are a 'placebo' and 'overpriced' () and that 'farmers markets are the IV of groceries' (), criticizing the repetition and commercialism of 'The Grove' ().
4Quitting Smoking and Finding New Obsessions
Bobby Lee is on day nine of quitting smoking and has replaced the habit with a new obsession: an intense bodyweight workout routine. He aims to do a thousand sit-ups and push-ups daily, inspired by characters like 'Old Boy' and 'Travis Bickle,' viewing exercise as a way to channel his anxiety and avoid getting 'entrenched in Iran' (referring to geopolitical news).
Bobby states he is 'day nine not smoking' () and has started doing 'a thousand sit-ups a day' () and push-ups, calling it 'old boy style' and 'Travis Pickle' ().
Lessons
- Recognize when 'polite' interactions (like chatty Uber drivers or needy hosts) become draining and learn subtle ways to disengage, such as feigning listening to music.
- Consider the deeper motivations behind personal habits and obsessions; sometimes, a new, healthier obsession can replace an old, detrimental one, especially when managing anxiety.
- Question common trends and services (like IV drips or certain farmers markets) to assess their true value versus perceived benefits, rather than blindly following popular opinion.
Quotes
"It's leftover laugh when they're not even on stage. They try to get a laugh."
"You can lead a horse to water, but it'll eventually be glue. That's what they say."
"I would pod until I can't talk. Do a death pod."
"Your stomach kind of looks like after someone gets surgery and they have all that extra skin left over cuz you've lost so much weight."
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