128: The Thonged Pumpkins Dilemma
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Why did the caller decide to put underpants on all the pumpkins?
The caller's brother-in-law and his partner admitted to the prank by putting underpants on the caller's dog, thus confirming their involvement.
How did the caller plan to respond to the pumpkin prank?
The caller planned to create a series of fake voicemails from a character named Lionel Smithy, who is obsessed with the pumpkins, to scare the pranksters.
What was the caller's main concern about the prank response plan?
The caller was worried about not being a good liar and potentially blowing the prank response by not being able to convincingly act out the story.
How did the hosts suggest the caller execute the prank response?
The hosts suggested creating multiple voicemails that escalate in creepiness and sending them to the pranksters over time to build tension and fear.
What was the caller's reaction to the prank response plan?
The caller found the plan hilarious and was excited to execute it, appreciating the creativity and detailed execution suggested by the hosts.
Why did the caller feel the need to apologize to his friend before a comedy show?
The caller accidentally told his friend, who was about to perform his biggest set, that he didn't like any of his jokes, which was part of an ongoing bit but went too far.
What did the hosts suggest as a way for the caller to make amends with his friend?
The hosts suggested the caller perform his friend's set before the friend's performance, praising the jokes to build him up, and then having the friend do the same for the caller's set.
How did the caller initially connect with his students using a false fear?
The caller told his students he had an irrational fear of ostriches, which became a running joke and theme for gifts and decorations from the students.
What did the hosts suggest the caller do to end the ostrich-related pranks?
The hosts suggested the caller create a video of himself trying immersion therapy with ostriches, then announce he's going into hypnosis to overcome the fear, and use this as a fundraising opportunity.
What was the caller's ultimate goal in turning the ostrich prank into a profitable venture?
The caller wanted to use the ostrich prank as a way to raise funds for himself, potentially through a fundraising event where he would wear an ostrich costume at a school event if a certain amount was raised.
- Create a fictional character, Lionel, who becomes increasingly obsessed with the pumpkins.
- Send voice messages from Lionel to build tension and scare the pranksters.
- Space out the messages to mimic real-time calls and increase suspense.
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