022 - Post-Menopausal Cousin Marriage

TL;DR

John and Hank discuss personal health updates, the end of the Taylor Swift summer, and share a poem. They answer questions about correcting toilet paper rolls, gluing fingers together, and the ethics of reading Ayn Rand. They also give pet recommendations for small apartments and discuss the news of Phobos being torn apart by Mars' gravity. AFC Wimbledon's recent wins and upcoming match against Hartlepool are also mentioned.

Transcript

hello and welcome to dear Hank and John or is that refer think with Dear John and Hank it's a comedy podcast about death where my brother and I answer questions give you dubious advice and bring you all the week's news from both Mars and AFC Wimbledon hey John how you doing good actually not not good a couple things first off I've had a bad week ju... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤗 John and Hank open up about their personal health issues and the impact of medication side effects.
• 🫡 They emphasize the importance of respecting others' viewpoints, even if they disagree with them.
• 🧻 The debate over toilet paper roll positions highlights the different perspectives people have on seemingly trivial matters.
• 😉 AFC Wimbledon's recent wins show promise for their performance in the league, moving them closer to the playoff picture.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why does John believe that it is necessary to correct the position of the toilet paper roll?

John explains that his need to correct the position of the toilet paper roll stems from his obsessive-compulsive disorder, but he believes it is not a monstrous act. He also acknowledges that toilet paper position is a debated topic with no right or wrong answer.

Q: Have John and Hank ever accidentally glued their fingers together, and what advice would they offer to someone in that situation?

John and Hank both admit to gluing their fingers together, with John finding the stickiness enjoyable until he couldn't unstick them. They suggest using rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover to dissolve the glue but note that it may be too late if the skin cells have merged.

Q: Should someone participate in a scholarship that requires reading Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" and writing an essay on the book's theories, even if they disagree with Rand's ideas?

John and Hank discuss the possibility of using the scholarship as an opportunity to write an essay that criticizes Rand's worldview after receiving the award. They also encourage the idea of challenging one's own beliefs through reading and critical thinking.

Q: What are some suitable pet recommendations for a small apartment?

They suggest getting fish, as they require less responsibility than other pets. Hank also mentions the possibility of getting tardigrades (water bears), which are known for their ability to survive extreme conditions.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• John shares his struggles with his brain illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the challenging process of switching medications.

• Hank discusses his frustrations with medication side effects and how they affect his sense of taste.

• They answer questions about toilet paper roll positions, gluing fingers together, reading Ayn Rand, and pet recommendations for small apartments.

• The news from Mars reveals that Phobos, one of Mars' moons, is being torn apart by the planet's gravity.

• They conclude with updates on AFC Wimbledon's recent wins and their upcoming match against Hartlepool.