Elektra Boogaloo

So this episode answered the question "what would HDTGM be like if everyone in the audience was drunk"? Thanks, Largo. Amazing ep. I mean just Blake Plissken alone would be Howdy worthy. Now we've got the return of sleeping audience members and douchey hats, and Paul mispronouncing everyone's name now--not just ours. Now that you say it, that makes sense. But I think Blake needs to work on his delivery. He didn't land it. And in D'Arcy's defense, she said she thought the effects in "Jurassic Park" were real when she was in junior high. well a lot of people don't have the junior high defense and accused Steven Spielberg of "killing a triceratops" in 2014. I guess some people thought it was But like, people are really dumb.

Remember we're all wall-to-wall weirdos. Also, when are Socket Lockets going to be avail in the Earwolf store?

If you told me Travolta and Walken had a fling while on set, I would believe it.

Sorry to have missed much of this discussion! You all know I love "Hairspray" and was talking about it as a better sequel to "Grease" than "Grease 2" in my mind, since it does more with the 60's counter culture. I see both sides of this debate about the casting of John Travolta. I know when he was initially cast there was a lot of backlash because Scientology is quite a homophobic religion. So it wasn't just that it was a straight man, but that it was a straight man who is part of this controversial religion. Also why can't we ever make a musical without John Travolta? I remember watching the movie and wishing they had cast someone else (because I knew Divine and Harvey Firestein as Edna and thought he was... not in that mold?) I mean, Travolta plays her a lot more naturalisticly. I think that's what the two sides of this argument are about. That is it better to have an LGBT actor be pointedly there or to play the character like a real woman. I think the point when he won me over was with his kind of adorable reactions Christopher Walken. Then I was like "Damnit, I ship them!" Anyway, since this movie came out I've read the "Going Clear" book and can say that Travolta is probably LGBT (my guess is pansexual, and is held hostage by the recordings of his audit sessions but that's just a guess), defends gay rights in his house to other Scientologists, and possibly this role spoke to him in the way "Can't Stop the Music" (I almost typed can't stop the beat!) spoke to Caitlin Jenner?

Just heard Baron Vaughan (June's co-star) talk about this on "Denzel Washington Is the Greatest...". Should have him on to defend it like Matt Gourley! *enjoys destroying people's childhood movies*

Wow you guys must really like that CDO video. ;-)

Here is my contribution to the worst/best music video ever: I used to have a gif of the guitar flip. I can't find it now. Damnit.

So I spent all day today refreshing my podcast app wondering where the new episode was and only just realized that it is Thursday and not Friday. I came on the board and saw all the fighting about the paywall and was like, "Oh shit are they putting the new eps on Howl first now?" and I freaked out. But then I saw it says eps will be up for six months before they go behind the paywall. Phew. That seems kind of fair to me. I mean, I don't love it. I've been listening to old episodes over and over again lately. I had a depressive episode in November that hospitalized me. There is something kind of soothing about listening to happy, funny people talk for me. So I'm kind of bummed about my faves going away since insurance stuff is sapping all my funds recently (insurance companies: they all suck!). But I know other podcasts archive their old episodes (DLM, etc). I've certainly listened to the podcasts enough that I should be paying for them. But I can't right now. So I'll have to listen to the more recent ones or--god forbid--try something new. My therapist would probably say this is a good challenge for me. ETA: I also had to start group therapy for the first time ever and can also confirm from the "Color of Night" episode that it is nothing like that. So you're welcome on that front.

This episode made me realize I kind of miss Q&As. I should just play Paul's Google rant all the time. I should clip it and just email it to people who ask me dumb questions at work. Next time we need a Howdy for Paul's Best Blockbuster Story. Think of some more, Paul. Still upset no award for "He's too small."

Oh yeah, I loved that one. I also loved how, I think it was Jason said after the clip of the penis bit, "do you see what we mean" (or something to that effect). June wasn't there for that ep, so I think they are like, "See? We told you there was screaming." (Be cool! She doesn't listen to the podcast!)

I will have more to say later, right now I am at my parents' for Christmas. But I wanted to address one GLARING issue now. Obviously there was a huge miscarriage of justice today. I am not sure how it happened, but I think we all need to reflect and take stock so that we never bring this shame to HDTGM, Earwolf and the world again. I am talking, of course, about the fact that Nicole Byer doesn't have a Howdy, yet they are heaping them on white, male Pete Holmes. Clearly, the "weirdos" have infiltrated the voting process somehow--possibly through the Bb8 that roams around June and Paul's home. (I don't want to get into what it's true mission is, but here is a teaser: white supremacy.) #howdysSoWhite #NicoleWasRobbed As for Jason, hey that's what happens when you don't vote. This is a lesson for us all. Plus he's clearly been phoning it in for the last few years. I'm glad I am not the Jason for my group.

I often find myself going back to "Over the Top." Not sure why. I like June's stuff about the mother, Jason's shock at how rapey it is, and when Bobby Moyinhan asks if he can get his picture taken with the audience member.

I think that was Cameron! Paul is like. "Was this ep to loud?"

I just watched the Chris Gethard show episode with Paul and Jason (I know it's from months ago but I didn't realize this was an actual show that was on TV). I don't know what to do with this information.

Paul's Best Intro Line 98. LOL: Live! with Rob Huebel, Chelsea Peretti and John Flynn 101. Xanadau: Live! with Michaela Watkins 118. Furious 7: Live! with Adam Scott 134. Can't Stop the Music: Live! with Pete Holmes and Cameron Esposito 137: The Avengers: Live! with Tom Scharpling What I Learned from This Category: Paul saves his best material for the live shows. Not a single studio ep nominated. Best Metaphor or Simile 93. Staying Alive: Live! with Katie Dippold 101. Xanadau: Live! with Michaela Watkins (2nd Nomination) 103. Zardoz with Brett Gelman 137: The Avengers: Live! with Tom Scharpling (2nd Nomination) 136. Hell Comes to Frogtown: Live with Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher What I Learned from This Category: "The Avengers' and "Xandau" are really awards darlings. June's Craziest Theories 100. Junior (No Guest) 108. Con Air: Live! with Seth Grahame Smith 114. Runaway with Rhea Butcher 118. Furious 7: Live! with Adam Scott (2nd Nomination) 120. Masters of the Universe with Tatiana Maslany What I Learned from This Category: I don't think any of these theories are that crazy. Mirages are scary. Best Impression by a Guest 102. Tango and Cash with Nick Kroll 103. Zardoz with Brett Gelman (2nd Nomination) 106. Deep Blue Sea: Live! with Evan Goldberg and Paul F. Tompkins What I Learned from This Category: If PFT had done a full episode as Werner Herzog--like he promised--he would've won this Howdy by now. He has no one to blame but himself. Pete Holmes Award for Best Dad Joke 134. Can't Stop the Music: Live! with Pete Holmes and Cameron Esposito (2nd, 3rd, 4th nomination) Best Movie Scene Recreation 106. Deep Blue Sea: Live! with Evan Goldberg and Paul F. Tompkins (2nd Nomination) 107. Lake Placid: Live! with Nate Coddry and Paul F. Tompkins 118. Furious 7: Live! with Adam Scott (3rd Nomination) What I Learned from This Category: ... Jason was robbed. But PFT should get an award for best substitute June because two of his eps were nominated. Best Host One-Liner 99. A View to a Kill: Live! with Matt Gourley and Matt Mira 104. Zardoz (part two with June Diane Raphael) 130. Teen Witch with Deanna Cheng 133. The Quest with Jon Gabrus 137: The Avengers: Live! with Tom Scharpling (3rd Nomination) 137: The Avengers: Live! with Tom Scharpling (4th Nomination) Best June is Mad as Hell Moment 89. Gooby with Nathan Fielder 96. Monkey Shines (No Guest) 109. Face/Off: Live! with Randall Park 124. Hackers (No Guest) Pete Holmes Award for Guest Laugh 134. Can't Stop the Music: Live! with Pete Holmes and Cameron Esposito (5th nomination) What I Learned from This Category: Wow, this episode got nominated for a lot of awards. I don't know why it was so controversial on Reddit. Best Moment of Realization 94. Glitter: Live! with Adam Scott, Casey Wilson and Dan Levy 132. Bloodsport: Live! with Nicole Byer 136. Hell Comes to Frogtown: Live with Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher (2nd Nomination) What I Learned from This Category: It's upsetting to me that Hell Comes to Frogtown has more nominations than Bloodsport. Grossest Sex Talk 96. Monkey Shines (No Guest) (2nd Nomination) 97. Rhinestone: Live! with Matt Jones 121. Perfect: Live! with Seth Morris 132. Bloodsport: Live! with Nicole Byer (2nd Nomination) What I Learned From This Category: Yay, more Bloodsport nominations. What a relief. Congratulations to Nicole.

Do you think the subsequent Howdies will give us an update on MANnequin? I really want to know where the butt starts.

June may not remember the movies, but Paul seems to have trouble remembering who discussed a movie with him. During the death award, he says June was there for all of the episodes but she was only actually there for "Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor". And I would argue that June shouldn't remember a lame death from that movie because IT NEVER HAPPENED.. She got HIV. But people can live a long time with HIV. Can we C&O the Howdys? Also he didn't know that neither June nor Jason was there for "Glitter." I'm a bit upset by this because it seems like Paul just churns out these podcasts and doesn't remember what happened. *sniffle* I thought he cared about us. But maybe this is how he saves brainspace, like June.

I love how game June is to make fun of herself. And you know it's going to be good when Jason starts to wheeze laugh.

Okay, phew. I needed to know you were all as upset as I was.

Did we talk about how the script for "Grease 3" was turned into "High School Musical"?

I think the Beat It guys would win. They have switchblades along with their jazz hands.

In the musical, the T-Birds are supposed to have a "rumble" (I love the word rumble) with the rival gang the Flaming Dukes (which is a hilarious name that makes me picture them as the Village People). Danny doesn't go because he has to go to track practice, and the T-Birds are disappointed. That's something that was cut from the movie which makes Danny's transition seem more real than the superficial one some posters have seen it as. But I digress! I think the Grease 2 T-Birds would get their asses handed to them by the Flaming Dukes. Can you imagine? I am and my mental image is hilarious. I bet Kenickie could've taken them all by himself.

Oh my god. I Didn't even think about this. So she wants to mix cosmetics. IS she going to be a beautician or NOT? Like pick a side, movie.

Oh my gosh, yes. The Frenchie in this movie is sad. She's back at HIGH SCHOOL. And I always thought that, yeah, she turned her hair pink in Grease 1 but it still looked pretty awesome. Then she helped Sandy. So that she was on her way to being like a cool beautician. And it was also a little bit about rejecting the high school norms (Beauty school dropout go back to high school). So sending her back is so depressing. Then cutting her out too! A thought I had while reading this, which may apply to the above about sending Frenchie back: is it possible it is the school itself that is forcing people into roles that don't quite fit them? Like Rizzo isn't truly the bad ass bitch she pretends to be. Danny isn't a juvenile delinquent. Sandy isn't perfect Sandra Dee. Is there something about Rydell that wants to force them into boxes? I wanted to be Rizzo so badly. I should also point out the oddness of that. Like a seventh grade me hoping to one day be cool enough to have a pregnancy scare. Yeah I really wanted a musical number about her reporting him to the cops for wrongful imprisonment and attempted rape.

The lyrics are: Look at me, there has to be Something more than what they see Wholesome and pure, oh, so scared and unsure A poor man's Sandra Dee Sandy, you must start anew Don't you know, what you must do Hold your head high, take a deep breath and sigh Goodbye to Sandra Dee There's also the bit where she's the one kicking him around in the "You're the One that I Want" number. (Which was originally for the musical.) But then, I am assuming that since Sandy is positioned as watching the action on her own, she is thinking that she wants to be part of the group not just Danny's girlfriend. It depends on how it is staged. It would be interesting if they had her hear Rizzo's "There Are Worse Things I Could Do", though I have never seen it done that way. Usually Rizzo is alone and Sandy is alone. Hmm. I will have to think on this some more. I do agree that Stephanie is more who a young girl would want to be. But, like, I'd also rather be Michelle Pfeiffer over Olivia Newton John.