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Hey all, sorry for my prolonged absence... just wishing everyone Merry Christmas alongside our old friends of Krush Groove:

No worries, Joel. It’s just good to have you when we can

happy holidays

OK, @taylorannephoto, what have you got for us?

I am the Michael Jordan of being nothing like Michael Jordan.

I'm assuming the change of font on the earwolf 'site is a secret xmas pres from the boys and boys... ... .. . thenk you

Talk about a great Christmas surprise seeing this in my Youtube feed.

funny

I’m sure Taylor Anne is just busy for the holidays.

What's going on @taylorannephoto?

Yeah.... Sorry.

It's nice to have a film like this that we can all just appreciate its brilliance. We'll be able to get back to problematizing next episode.

Hey all! New to the boards, so if I’m posting in the wrong place let me know! At the beginning of the podcast, they talk about where the film is supposed to be set; ‘New York, some midwestern US city.’ It was actually filmed in my hometown, in Calgary, Alberta Canada. The final scene actually zooms out and shows the entire city. The wood cabin scenes were shot put in Bragg Creek and area, a small hamlet outside of Calgary. It’s a small detail, but they made no refrence to the actual city it was supposed to take place in, so I’m just going to say it took place in my hometown, as that’s where they shot it! Not a big detail, but I couldn’t resist giving a shout out to Calgary!

It bothered me to the core of my being that this family’s tradition was to write letters to Santa on Christmas Eve. I mean, Santa’s elves need time to make the shit. I believe all letters to Santa should be postmarked no later than December 1st. Last minute letters and addendums should be summarily fed to Santa’s bloodthirsty hoard of dire polar bears. Furthermore, I found it pretty rich that MJH gives Dimps crap over his list being “superficial” and “materialistic” because he asked for an SUV and a pasta maker when the first two items on her own list are “tiki lights” and a “Chinese tea set.” She might as well add “accusatory black pot” to her list. Also, I found it hilarious that she broke out the wine to write their lists because it would “take awhile,” and then we come to find out that, between the two of them, they only asked for five items: fully loaded SUV, pasta maker, tiki lights, Chinese tea set, and “stop disappointing parents.” Jesus Christ, they went through an entire bottle writing fourteen freaking words?!? Just how long does it take these numb nuts to write anything? Perhaps they should add literacy and writing fluency to the list of intangibles they wish to receive from Santa...

I know these types of movies aren’t as flashy as some of the other HDTGM movies, but I always love them because the insanity is in some ways more subtle. For example, I get someone buying an aspirational outfit for when they lose weight, but apparently MJH’s father regularly travels with it in the hopes that, what, he might lose 10lbs over a holiday weekend? That’s fucking delusional. I mean, even if it were possible, it would be dangerous as fuck. You’ve got to set reasonable weight loss goals guys. 1-2 lbs a week is healthy and sustainable. Another moment I love is when they’re on the way to the cabin and they’re doing the classic “tell me a bit about yourself so we can fake this relationship” bit, and what MJH tells Lopez about herself is that she was “probably fired” from her job, she lives in a crappy loft, and doesn’t play golf. I mean, how the fuck is he supposed to work with any that? Shouldn’t this be the point where she tells him about ice skating and art? What’s he supposed to say, “We’ve been dating for months, and if there’s one thing I know, Trudi doesn’t play golf.” I mean, shit. He’s your captive, MJH. He’s under duress. This is your idea. You need him to be able to work with you. At least tell him when your fucking birthday is or something. Oh, and MJH kidnaps him on the way to the bathroom. So, does she just let him piss himself or what?

No, this all goes further into the likelihood of Mario having enough time to put this together. In her story, she says because her performance was canceled, they sprayed water on their driveway or something, let it freeze, and she did her performance there. Mario was recreating that moment for her. That was just like the backyard gazebo. Now, is three hours (the time the movie gives us until dinner) enough time for him to secretly hang lights and make an impromptu ice rink in their backyard? I don’t know. It feels like it might be pushing it though

Mario even tried to crash the car and the dad is somehow OK WITH THAT! I don't drive but if I did and someone tried to MAKE ME CRASH because they don't want to go back to where we were I WOULD BE VERY CONCERNED at the very least. I would not think that it's just nerves. He's barely been with the family by then. For the dad this is just a sudden freak out. I would worry about this person and the state of their mental health. Like it's so obvious that something is not right. This is a crazy person willing to inflict bodily harm on themselves and others .

I couldn’t understand why he tried to make the call from the downstairs (i.e. high traffic) bathroom. He could have locked himself in a room or gone outside or any number of things. Why go to the one place where you’re most likely going to draw suspicion or get caught? And I bet MJH’s brother was pissed when he found out the phone he leant to Dimps for a few minutes just got flushed down the toilet. Seriously, bro? I was doing you a favor!

Oh my god, the part where Melissa Joan Hart tries heating her food with a hair dryer! YOU ARE 28 YEARS OLD! YOU KNOW THIS WON'T WORK! If she were 10, I'd be okay with it. If she is that stupid, I can understand her family thinking she's a mess even if she has a job loving on her own.

So I was half asleep near the end but did Mario's ex fiancee's own the place he was vice president at? Because I bet that's another reason he's starting whatever the fuck that company is (other than a blatant attempt to employ MJH). Exactly how in demand is this company going to be? Speaking of money why was MJH acting like Mario was Richie Rich and she was from a family of blue collar workers? Her parents are paying for her sister's law school tuition. Bitch you are solidly upper middle class! also your loft is giant and not shitty at all. You just need to get your stove fixed and buy a fucking microwave! ( what was she even going to do if it worked? She didn't have a pot of pan out just the Chinese food box. Was she going to put that on the stovetop?!)

They loved it over there (6 up votes). Think I’m a moderator there now.

just want to say how truly grateful I am for H&S showing me love on the Chef Kevin AMA Pro Version and on this week's HH. for the past few years both my parents have had Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia. my Mom was diagnosed in '04, my Dad in '15. during these years HH and this forum have provided a much needed escape from all the hellish bullshit of reality. making the pictures especially, getting lost in pixels for hours has been a valuable coping strategy throughout my Mom passed away in April. I played ukulele and sang at her funeral. so to have the boys be so nice on top of doing their great funny shows makes me feel that despite life's gloomy dark thunderclouds dropping constant pain and sorrow, sometimes a warm ray of light might shine through, offering a little hope and healing

No popcorn g tonight. Apparently Adam Pally was afraid of what we might get him to say. Shame as I was going to ask him how Sonic was on set