Episode 110

Morning 6-Pack - Six Eggnog Facts That’ll Crack You Up!

Published on: 22nd December, 2025

Morning 6-Pack - Cheers to Holiday Sips! This week, we’re diving into some hilarious holiday drink stats and eggnog shenanigans! Did you know that a whopping 22% of holiday drinkers are all about that beer life? 🍻 We’re also spillin’ the tea on the most outrageous names found in holiday history—seriously, over 3,000 kids named after reindeer! 🦌 And let’s not forget the wild facts about eggnog that’ll have you chuckling your way to the bar! So grab your favorite drink, kick back, and let’s toast to the holiday spirit—because who doesn’t love a good laugh with their libations? Cheers! 🥳

Takeaways:

  1. More folks are skipping the booze this holiday, which is wild, right?
  2. Beer tops the holiday drink list with 22%, followed closely by wine and eggnog!
  3. Did you know over 3,000 kiddos have been named after reindeer? Talk about festive!
  4. Eggnog: the drink that brings joy and a hint of salmonella. Cheers!
  5. Six hilarious eggnog facts that will make you giggle and cringe at the same time!
  6. If you’re making eggnog without booze, do you even eggnog, bro?
Transcript
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Good morning, it's Haystack and more Americans than ever not drinking through the holidays.

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But if you are planning to lean into booze to get through this week, a poll has found that beer is the most popular drink.

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When asked what will you drink the most this holiday?

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Of those who are drinking this week, 22% said beer.

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21% said wine.

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19% said eggnog.

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17% said mixed drinks.

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And and rounding out the top five, 10% of us not messing around, give me the straight liquor.

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Only 6% said cider or spike seltzer.

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5% said champagne.

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A site called Findmypast went through 14 billion documents from the past 500 years looking for holiday themed names.

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The most common was ivy.

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But over 3,000 children have been named reindeer.

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579 named snowman.

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They found 23 people named eggnog.

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And I do think we can all agree that when it comes to dairy based alcoholic beverages, it doesn't get any more interesting than eggnog.

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And in fact, there are some pretty.

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Fascinating facts about eggnog.

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These six jokes he's about to say listen up for old Haystack to crack open the morning.

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Six.

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Here we go.

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The top six totally true fact checked fascinating facts about eggnog coming in at number six, people who love eggnog identify themselves as eggnog stick.

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Five, it's perfect for people who want their booze with a hint of salmonella.

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Four, people who consume it beyond the holidays are known as alcoholics.

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Three, it's white, polarizing and originated in the medieval era, just like Congress.

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Number two, it plays a role in 99% of the irresponsible sexual behavior during an office Christmas party.

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And the number one fascinating fact about eggnog, people who make it without booze don't understand the point of eggnog.

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Enjoy Haysnacks, the bite-sized comedy podcast from Northwest Arkansas’s own Haystack—morning radio’s master of mischief on 106.5 KBVA and 96.7 The Bull. Each episode packs in the best moments from Haystack’s daily shows, including fan-favorite highlights, his legendary “morning six pack” top 6 lists, and the hilarious weekly phone call with his super-redneck pal, Alabama Bama. Don’t miss the Saturday “Leftovers” episode, where Haystack serves up the jokes and bits that didn’t make it on air (due to time, or because they were too weird or wild). Designed for busy listeners, Haysnacks delivers quick, snackable laughs whenever you need them—perfect for your commute, coffee break, or anytime you want a dose of fun.

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