The Longest Con We’ve Ever Come Up With | Ear Biscuits Ep. 443
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This episode of Ear Biscuits features Rhett and Link discussing a variety of topics, including their recent birthday dinner for Nancy, which involved a Brazilian steakhouse and a subsequent meat hangover. They then move on to voicemails, including one from a listener who has a crush on his coworker who has a boyfriend. Rhett and Link offer advice on how to navigate this situation, suggesting a "long con" plan where the listener slowly becomes like the coworker's boyfriend, then disqualifies himself, and eventually becomes himself again. They also suggest a more direct approach of resigning from his job to remove any barriers to a potential relationship. Later, Rhett and Link discuss a listener's criticism of their previous engagement advice and then move on to a voicemail from a listener who is planning to elope and feels guilty about excluding their family. Rhett and Link believe that if a couple is on the same page about wanting to elope, they should go for it. They acknowledge that eloping can be a way to avoid the expense and drama of a traditional wedding. The episode concludes with a humorous discussion about naming a tugboat, with various suggestions and tangents. They also discuss a movie recommendation from John Taturo.
Outlines
Ear Biscuits with Charles Neal
Rhett and Link welcome Charles Neal, host of the podcast "Dispatches from Murdered Beach," to Ear Biscuits. They discuss Charles' experience working at Mythical, upcoming events, and Charles' unique personality.
Meat Hangover and Voicemails
Rhett and Link discuss their recent birthday dinner for Nancy, which involved a Brazilian steakhouse and a meat hangover. They then move on to voicemails, including one from a listener who has a crush on his coworker who has a boyfriend.
Listener Advice: Crush on Coworker
Rhett and Link discuss a listener's conundrum: he has a crush on his coworker who has a boyfriend. They offer advice on how to navigate this situation, including the "long con" plan of slowly becoming the boyfriend and then disqualifying himself.
Engagement Advice and Aloping
Rhett and Link discuss a listener's criticism of their previous engagement advice. They then move on to a voicemail from a listener who is planning to elope and feels guilty about excluding their family.
Naming a Tugboat
Rhett and Link engage in a humorous discussion about naming a tugboat, with various suggestions and tangents. They also discuss a movie recommendation from John Taturo.
Keywords
Brazilian Steakhouse
A restaurant that serves a variety of grilled meats, often brought to the table on skewers by servers. Known for its all-you-can-eat format and wide selection of meats.
Meat Hangover
A feeling of discomfort, nausea, or indigestion that can occur after consuming a large amount of meat, particularly red meat. Often accompanied by bloating, fatigue, and a general feeling of unwellness.
Work Goggles
A phenomenon where individuals perceive their coworkers in a more positive light than they would outside of the work environment. This can be due to shared experiences, proximity, and a sense of camaraderie.
Long Con
A strategy involving a long-term plan to achieve a goal, often through deception or manipulation. Involves a series of calculated steps to gain trust and eventually achieve the desired outcome.
Eloping
Getting married secretly or without a formal ceremony, often with only a few witnesses present. Typically done to avoid the expense and stress of a traditional wedding.
Tugboat
A small, powerful boat designed to tow larger vessels, often used in harbors and waterways. Known for its maneuverability and ability to pull heavy loads.
Q&A
What advice do Rhett and Link give to the listener who has a crush on his coworker?
Rhett and Link suggest a "long con" plan where the listener slowly becomes like the coworker's boyfriend, then disqualifies himself, and eventually becomes himself again. They also suggest a more direct approach of resigning from his job to remove any barriers to a potential relationship.
What are Rhett and Link's thoughts on eloping?
Rhett and Link believe that if a couple is on the same page about wanting to elope, they should go for it. They acknowledge that eloping can be a way to avoid the expense and drama of a traditional wedding.
What is the significance of the "work wife" concept?
Rhett and Link discuss the concept of a "work wife" as a coworker of the opposite sex who you spend a significant amount of time with and have a close working relationship with. They emphasize that it should not involve any romantic or sexual intimacy.
Show Notes
We may have given our most diabolical advice yet. In this episode, Rhett & Link are joined by none other than Charles Neal himself! The three give some advice on how to get with your work crush when there are other factors in the way, how to tell your family you’ve eloped, as well as what to name a tug boat.
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