Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-14-24
Monday Morning Podcast
Deep Dive
Why did Bill Burr feel like he had parallel thought with a gift shop in Ojai?
Bill felt like he had parallel thought with a gift shop in Ojai because he thought he came up with a clever joke about Ojai, but then saw the same joke on a T-shirt in a gift shop, realizing he wasn't the only one with that idea.
What was Bill Burr's opinion on T-shirt jokes?
Bill Burr thought T-shirt jokes were often of low quality and could be annoying, especially if the joke was bad and people had to keep looking at it.
Why did Bill Burr read classic books in the late 90s?
Bill Burr read classic books in the late 90s because he was tired of people quoting them and wanted to be able to reference them himself, thinking it would make him smarter.
What did Bill Burr learn from taking mushrooms?
Bill Burr learned from taking mushrooms that he had too much stuff and needed to get rid of it, and that it would be nice to die without a lot of possessions, making it easier for others.
How did Bill Burr feel about the political climate during the podcast?
Bill Burr felt that the political climate was confusing and people were freaking out about the outcome of the election, with no sense of what was happening.
What was Bill Burr's opinion on the Tesla guy and his company?
Bill Burr thought the Tesla guy was arguably the biggest offender of welfare, as his company has never made money and has received billions from the government, yet he is on his way to becoming a trillionaire.
What did Bill Burr find fascinating about MotoGP?
Bill Burr found it fascinating that MotoGP riders like Jorge Martin and Pecco were going back and forth, almost crashing a couple of times, making it feel like a high-stakes race.
Why did Bill Burr feel the need to get rid of stuff after taking mushrooms?
Bill Burr felt the need to get rid of stuff after taking mushrooms because he realized that having too much stuff was unnecessary and that it would be easier for others if he didn't accumulate so much.
What was Bill Burr's view on corporations and their fines?
Bill Burr believed that when corporations get fined for wrongdoing, the individuals responsible should also face consequences, questioning why they don't go to jail if the corporation gets fined.
What did Bill Burr think about the food supply in the U.S. compared to other countries?
Bill Burr thought the food supply in the U.S. was inferior compared to other countries, especially after having great meals in Paris, and wished the U.S. could improve its food supply.
- Evolution of funny t-shirts from low-quality to somewhat improved
- Observations on changing gender dynamics and women's resilience
- Commentary on the prevalence of stupidity in society
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