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Then they repeat the exact same error again in the next sentence.
While the tone ofLecture Hallremains dopey, each conversation thrums with wit and cultural curiosity.
This is our return [episode] with no guest, Gupta says.
Well, I would say that God is our guest, and his topic is friendship, Gelula corrects.
The hosts explain that the show will be very low-energy since theyre feeling mutually depressed.
Is it Super Bowl Sunday if were not feeling a little weird and out of place?
asks Gupta,fauxmournfully.
The One Where God Was Asleep All Week For Some Reason?
Finally, Gupta sputters out that shell be discussing Daffy Duck, who Gelula instantly calls my ex-boyfriend.
Dont ask me what happened with Daffy Duck, she continues.
Im not gonna talk about it.
I respect his family, he respects mine, and its for our kids.
Our kids have no eyes and cannot breathe.
They are not allowed on American soil.
Though valiant, her efforts are no use.
Science is real.)
Eventually, Gupta yells Im trying to present this like its a real piece of history!
at her co-host through wheezing laughter.
But, says Gelula, Im trying to take over your topic instead of, like, hear it.
Exhausted, Gupta finally abandons her topic at the 37-minute mark.
Gupta: Of course!
Gelula, lightly annoyed: And youve heard of the King of Siam, right?
Because youve seenThe King and I?
Gupta: Love that movie.
Getting to Know You, fantastic song.
You know that song that Adele sings where shes like We could have had it all?
asks Gupta, furious at this anti-climax.
We could have been Rolling in Wild Elephants!
Join the fucking club!
The snow in the poppy scene was made of asbestos!
The Cowardly Lions costume was made of real lion skin.
Apparently it weighed several hundred pounds.
Its a known fact that he sweated like a little pig.
She reminds listeners one last time not to be surprised: This istheworst podcast, after all.
