027 - Giving Gifts Without Breaking the Bank

TL;DR

Dear Hank and John discuss norovirus, Seattle, poetry, dad jokes, holiday gifts, the periodic table, chemistry, running a business with friends, emojis as Word of the Year, spacesuits for Mars, and marriage.

Transcript

hello and welcome to dear Hank and John doors I prefer to think of it Dear John and Hank it's a comedy podcast for me and my brother John answer your questions give you Dibby u s-- advice and bring you all the week's news from both Mars and AFC Wimbledon how you doing John I'm doing okay you may recall from past podcast that I've been a little anxi... Read More

Key Insights

• 👊 Dad jokes rely heavily on puns and can be challenging to translate into different languages.
• 💝 Handmade gifts can be meaningful, and buying used books is an affordable option for Christmas gifts.
• ⚾ The periodic table is an invention that helps organize known elements based on their properties.
• 🈺 Running a business with friends requires open communication and shared values to maintain friendships.
• 🔑 Emojis have become an essential part of modern communication, even though they are not traditional words.

Questions & Answers

Q: Do you have any good dad jokes that can be translated into Hungarian?

Dad jokes are typically puns, so it might be difficult to find non-pun dad jokes in Hungarian. You could ask your Hungarian friends for jokes that translate well.

Q: Is it better to make homemade gifts for Christmas to save money?

Handmade gifts can be meaningful and personal. Consider making a shoebox full of reasons why you love the person or buying used books that you think they would enjoy.

Q: Did we invent or discover the periodic table?

The periodic table is an invention as a way to express a discovery, which is the repeating characteristics of elements. Elements were found to behave similarly and were organized based on their properties.

Q: How do you run a business with friends while making difficult grown-up decisions?

It can be challenging to separate friendships from business decisions. Transparency, open communication, and shared values can help maintain friendships while running a business.

Q: Is it valid to consider emojis as the Word of the Year?

Emojis are not traditional words, but they play a significant role in modern communication. Recognizing emojis as the Word of the Year highlights their impact on how people communicate in today's world.

Q: What is the news from Mars?

NASA is developing new spacesuits, called z2, to prepare for future missions to Mars. These suits are designed to be more mobile and functional on the Martian surface.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• John had a mild bout of gastroenteritis, but is feeling better now.

• Hank is in Seattle for an interview with Randall Munroe, creator of xkcd.

• They discuss a 17th-century poem about life and death.

• Hank shares a dad joke from his daughter Alice, which Henry finds hilarious.

• Hank and John answer questions about holiday gifts, the discovery of the periodic table, starting a business with friends, and the meaning of marriage.