Hell in a Ham Bag with Carson Olshansky
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Deep Dive
Why did Julia lie about her age for so long?
Julia's mom initially lied about her age so she could join the same peewee soccer team as her older sister. The lie became difficult to retract over time, leading to years of maintaining the false age.
How did Tessa's parents' gift-giving tradition make their family uncomfortable?
Tessa's parents would open each other's gifts in front of the family and perform a mock argument about how impractical and disliked the gifts were, which made everyone else uncomfortable.
Why did Tessa's dad want her to get a ham bag for her mom?
Tessa's dad believed the ham bag was a high-quality, hand-embroidered, and practical gift that his wife would love, despite Tessa's skepticism.
How did Tessa's repeated attempts to avoid Erica backfire?
Tessa's attempts to avoid Erica by staking out the shop and waiting for her to leave resulted in multiple trips to town, spending money on unnecessary items, and ultimately having awkward interactions with Erica.
What was the outcome of Tessa's mom receiving the ham bag?
Tessa's mom loved the ham bag and was thrilled with the gift, much to Tessa's surprise and relief, as it validated her dad's choice and ended the family's discomfort over the gift.
How did Tessa's relationship with Erica evolve after the ham bag incident?
Tessa and Erica became friends, and while there was no romantic chemistry, Tessa found relief in having a queer friend in her hometown, which helped her move on from her past crush.
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