Episode 96.5 — Minisode 96.5

[HotSaucerman 2051]

Jason and June should be on every mini-episode with Paul. They're hilarious together. Really don't even need a movie to talk about.

[Quasar Sniffer 4174]

If you don't hate Pete Holmes, listen to Jason's episode of YMIW. They talk a lot about his allergy and how it has affected his life.

I love Petey Pants and I have listened to that YMIW. It made me even more of a fan of Jason than I already was, it's just this little conversation re-vamped some thoughts created when I heard Holmes' podcast.

[klemjohansen 748]

As for how I'd like to die in a horror movie: rather than the last I want to be the first to die. In fact, I want to be the guy who dies off screen before the movie starts- the guy who becomes a kick-ass ghost and haunts the fuck out of the rest of the characters. Yeah! *finger guns* Pew! Pew!

[RebeccaMis 22]

 

 

As someone who grew up in a very Italian household, I ate quite a bit of pasta as a kid. Having an egg allergy would have profoundly affected my young diet, and perhaps even my relationship to my family and background as it would have prevented me from consuming the iconic dish of Italy. I wonder, is Greek cuisine anywhere near as egg dependent as Italian? Would it be as drastic a change if Jason were, for example, lactose intolerant, thus preventing him from eating yogurt? Just because he talked about his background in this minisode, I got to wondering if his egg allergy affected how he identified with his ethnicity, because if I had such an allergy, it would certainly have affected how I identify with my Italian background.

 

I was thinking how perilous it would be, since eggs can hide in everything. I remember him talking about it on Kevin Pollack's podcast, and saying how he ate a grape ate a party, not realizing it had been rolled in egg whites to adhere the sugar, which sent him to the ER.

 

The ethnicity question is definitely an interesting one to contemplate.

[RebeccaMis 22]

If you don't hate Pete Holmes, listen to Jason's episode of YMIW. They talk a lot about his allergy and how it has affected his life.

Pete Holmes drives me crazy, but I dealt with him to listen to that one, and June's episode, which is so sad.

[Quasar Sniffer 4174]

I think it'd be best to be last to die because what if it's a horror movie like 'It' and the film takes place over several decades? You don't want to die at 12, and even if you are destined to perish, you could lead a very full life up until that point.

 

...of course, you could also live several decades mentally or physically disabled as a result of the first encounter with the ghost or serial killer clown or whatever.

[ClaireSheller 30]

Ha! I was so tickled to hear you read my original comment. Funny thing is, I know for a fact I'm not the only primatologist that listens regularly. One of my best friends is also a primatologist and actually turned me on to the show in the first place! Incidentally, she worked with me in Suriname (also can be spelled Surinam), which is a country in the north east corner of South America.

 

Ok, I don't know that I will concede that "Monkey Shines" is real- injecting frozen brain shavings directly into the blood stream would basically do nothing of benefit- monkeys are definitely capable of all the basic physical things you see in the film. There are great apes (like Kanzi the bonobo) who have been trained to build fires. I'm not talking about just flicking a lighter, I mean he goes out and gathers wood and tinder/paper and builds an actual camp fire. While I don't buy into the psychic abilities (like Ella being able to navigate her way to where Northern Exposure and the Tucc are cuddled up), monkeys are wicked smart and capuchins in particular are naturally mischievous. If they can find a way to scam you (like Ella just grabbing and stashing the box of treats rather than waiting for the reward to be dispensed), they absolutely will. With capuchins, they might not be able to kill you, but they can certainly maim you beyond recognition. I wouldn't want one in my house and even less so if I was incapacitated in some way. I can't think of a worse pairing than a monkey and someone who can't move their arms and legs!

 

I've worked in monkey sanctuaries before and the Helping Hands program is controversial and problematic at best. I won't rant about it here, but suffice to say when it comes to nonhuman primates in captivity, it isn't a question of IF they will turn, but WHEN. Then you end up with a real life horror show, like what happened to Charla Nash and Travis the chimpanzee.

 

Bottom line, nonhuman primates have little to no impulse control. They have great intelligence and all the emotional ups and downs of a child in the terrible twos with zero of the social taboos against acting out in violent or disgusting ways. Hence throwing poop when they are in captivity (this is something they NEVER do in the wild). Capuchins don't pee to mark their territory, but they do urine wash, i.e. pee on their hands and then rub it all over their bodies. There is an ecological reason for this that I won't bore you with as I've babbled for too long.

 

If you ever need a primatological consult in the future, please don't hesitate to ask!

 

Looking forward to Rhinestone!!! Thank goodness my parents have a copy on VHS!?!!

 

MONKEYS HAVE TAILS, APES DON'T!!!!

[denimgremlin 1179]

Ha! I was so tickled to hear you read my original comment. Funny thing is, I know for a fact I'm not the only primatologist that listens regularly. One of my best friends is also a primatologist and actually turned me on to the show in the first place! Incidentally, she worked with me in Suriname (also can be spelled Surinam), which is a country in the north east corner of South America.

 

Ok, I don't know that I will concede that "Monkey Shines" is real- injecting frozen brain shavings directly into the blood stream would basically do nothing of benefit- monkeys are definitely capable of all the basic physical things you see in the film. There are great apes (like Kanzi the bonobo) who have been trained to build fires. I'm not talking about just flicking a lighter, I mean he goes out and gathers wood and tinder/paper and builds an actual camp fire. While I don't buy into the psychic abilities (like Ella being able to navigate her way to where Northern Exposure and the Tucc are cuddled up), monkeys are wicked smart and capuchins in particular are naturally mischievous. If they can find a way to scam you (like Ella just grabbing and stashing the box of treats rather than waiting for the reward to be dispensed), they absolutely will. With capuchins, they might not be able to kill you, but they can certainly maim you beyond recognition. I wouldn't want one in my house and even less so if I was incapacitated in some way. I can't think of a worse pairing than a monkey and someone who can't move their arms and legs!

 

I've worked in monkey sanctuaries before and the Helping Hands program is controversial and problematic at best. I won't rant about it here, but suffice to say when it comes to nonhuman primates in captivity, it isn't a question of IF they will turn, but WHEN. Then you end up with a real life horror show, like what happened to Charla Nash and Travis the chimpanzee.

 

Bottom line, nonhuman primates have little to no impulse control. They have great intelligence and all the emotional ups and downs of a child in the terrible twos with zero of the social taboos against acting out in violent or disgusting ways. Hence throwing poop when they are in captivity (this is something they NEVER do in the wild). Capuchins don't pee to mark their territory, but they do urine wash, i.e. pee on their hands and then rub it all over their bodies. There is an ecological reason for this that I won't bore you with as I've babbled for too long.

 

If you ever need a primatological consult in the future, please don't hesitate to ask!

 

Looking forward to Rhinestone!!! Thank goodness my parents have a copy on VHS!?!!

 

MONKEYS HAVE TAILS, APES DON'T!!!!

 

This is the one of the most interesting posts I've ever read on here. Earwolf should give you a podcast! I want to know more about primates

[ClaireSheller 30]

Oh do go on! I'd be thrilled :-) Primates Talking Primates, or some such thing.

[Merkin Muffley 24]

While I have, on occasion, jerked off while listening to the show, I'd like to make it clear, that I have never, jerked it to the show. Sometimes while listening, I need to find something to do with my hands, and well, the one just always finds it way down there. I also tend to watch porn without the sound and find myself grabbing my mp3 player and catching up on my favorite podcasts. It's the closest thing I can do to multitasking.

 

[Quasar Sniffer 4174]

Nunuvyerbizniz should get special recognition for a Corrections and Omissions contribution in a bonus episode thread.

 

In any case, about Rhinestone.... I hereby nominate Dolly Parton for sainthood. As fucking stupid as this movie is, as it's ostensibly about how a well-meaning, talented musician is willing to allow herself to be raped unless Sylvester Stallone sings a song well, Parton remains immeasurably likable. This is a remarkable achievement, almost as astonishing as this exchange:

Sly: He can't help it if he's got a case for you.

Dolly: Well, is it my fault?

Sly: Well, kinda.

Dolly: Why?

Sly: Why? Look at the way you're dressed!

 

Fucking shit, you guys.

 

Also, even with exchanged like this, I found Tyler Perry's Temptation at least twice as misogynistic and unpleasant to sit through, probably thanks to Dolly Parton's performance.

[MondayCity 194]

Ugh, "Rhinestone." The following are stones I would rather watch, in no particular order: Rolling, Sly and the Family, Gall, Kidney, Henge, Cobble, and the tombstone of George Johnstone Stoney (1826-1911).

[denimgremlin 1179]

Ugh, "Rhinestone." The following are stones I would rather watch, in no particular order: Rolling, Sly and the Family, Gall, Kidney, Henge, Cobble, and the tombstone of George Johnstone Stoney (1826-1911).

 

Bob?

[SlidePocket 707]

Ugh, "Rhinestone." The following are stones I would rather watch, in no particular order: Rolling, Sly and the Family, Gall, Kidney, Henge, Cobble, and the tombstone of George Johnstone Stoney (1826-1911).

 

What about Sharon?

[DaraCrawley 18]

Guys, this made me really interested in Jason's life and I really want the three of them to just talk about food

[Elektra Boogaloo 3371]

I LOLed at Jason telling June about the sushi in drug stores in NYC. I live here and everyone I've spoken to about it is baffled by this phenomena. They added sandwiches and more lunch stuff to Duane Reades (which is owned by Walgreens) and there is indeed sushi. I remember telling my friend "I'M HUNGRY NOT INSANE."

 

And FIVE HOURS at the dinner table over liver? That is bananas. Epic battle of wills! My parents would've given up after 10 minutes and just ate my portion.

 

I agree with darlarosa, more food talk in the minsodes.

[Hagbard Celine 290]

Oh do go on! I'd be thrilled :-) Primates Talking Primates, or some such thing.

 

Whip up a pilot and get it to Andy Daly, stat!

[Nerdlove 82]

So... first off, yes to basically everything above about loving the Q&A and wanting more Jason and June in on Q&A segments!

 

Secondly, so I thought I'd put together a list of all the various youtube clips I could find of Rhinestone and put them in order, for people who couldn't find the movie. And then I thought I'd add a little commentary in between the clips to help people follow the plot, and then I was home sick for a day or two and the whole thing got out of hand with screengrabs and stuff. So... yeah, if you can't watch the actual movie for whatever reason, you can read my summary/review/thing and see the video clips and screengrabs instead. Or if you just can't wait for the podcast to get some snark, you can read the summary/review/thing anyway for the heck of it. Part 1 and Part 2. I'm an amateur; be kind.

[Cone Opens 2]

Hi All,

 

I'm pretty late to the party, but I had to make an account to convey this important detail!

 

The disembodied butt on the wall in monkey shines is actually a picasso!

 

 

Proof:

http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=15380

[Joe Lerini 7329]

 

What about Sharon?

Don't forget Oliver!

 

Unless you want to. Your call, really.

[wakefresh 689]

I see the promos for that Crissely Knows Best show and the father seems like a very, very closeted man. And he's throwing sass around all over the place. Like one of the promos, the son says something about getting with his girlfriend, and his father (Crissley) snaps his fingers like Antwan from "Men on Films" and says, "Whatever you doing, I've already done it, baby!"

[SensiiMiller 29]

I was married to a Greek. No where will you find a good Greek restaurant. You have to get homemade Greek food to get the good taste.

 

The Greek church festivals are welcome to everyone.

[jeffdacock 64]

Liver can actually be really tasty.

[Joe Lerini 7329]

I see the promos for that Crissely Knows Best show and the father seems like a very, very closeted man. And he's throwing sass around all over the place. Like one of the promos, the son says something about getting with his girlfriend, and his father (Crissley) snaps his fingers like Antwan from "Men on Films" and says, "Whatever you doing, I've already done it, baby!"

"I've already been there, done that, got the t-shirt, you're just showin' reruns."

 

This line was burned into my head during countless commercial breaks during WWE Raw. I can't imagine the crossover audience is that big, but both shows are on USA, so...*shrug*

[MondayCity 194]

Don't forget Oliver!

 

Unless you want to. Your call, really.

must turd, even Bob Stone on the TV. SlidePocket, Sharon Stone would top the list (in no particular order). But Lerini, I have to draw the line somewhere, and I think that line is Oliver Stone. "Rhinestone" or Oliver Stone? Man, that's a defining question. If you're truly honest with yourself, would you "Rhinestone" or Oliver Stone? (By the way, now that I've typed it a couple of times, the word "rhinestone" looks really weird to me.) Thank you for leaving no stone unturned. (Damn it, I promised myself that I would not type that--or that I would type it and then delete it before I posted this.) (Did I?) (No. Damn it. Sorry.)