Episode 242
Small Talk - Bears, Vapes, and Snowstorms: Oh My!
Yo, what’s up, snack fam? We’re diving into some wild news today, starting with a spring snowstorm in Fort Collins that’s got us wondering if we accidentally time-traveled back to winter! Seriously, May snow? Who invited that? We’ve also got the scoop on some bear attack drama in Yellowstone—yikes! And, hold onto your vapes, because fruit-flavored e-cigarettes are now a thing for adults. Yup, grown folks can puff on mango and blueberry like it’s a fancy candle! Plus, we’re chatting about Mexico City sinking faster than my motivation on a Monday and the bizarre study showing half of Americans think they’re the best person in the room. Spoiler: they’re probably judging you too! Let’s get this party started! 🎉
Takeaways:
- Spring in Colorado means snowstorms in May – who knew Mother Nature had jokes?
- Bears in Arkansas might not be common, but stay alert – they’re sneaky!
- NASA says Mexico City is sinking faster than my motivation on a Monday morning.
- Half of Americans think they’re better than everyone else – classic overachievers!
- Frogger finally gets its time in the spotlight – better late than never, right?
- Celebrate National Password Day by making it as confusing as possible – good luck, hackers!
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:It's haystack time for small talk and a spring snowstorm.
Speaker A:Look, look, yesterday, I know it was a little chilly, but a spring snowstorm hit Fort Collins, Colorado, to the point of delaying flights, closing schools.
Speaker A:I know it's May, but yes, Fort Collins, Colorado, with a full blown snowstorm.
Speaker A:Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone national park on Monday.
Speaker A:So, you know, a little scary there.
Speaker A:I know there's not a lot of bear attacks around here, but just remember, there are bears in Arkansas.
Speaker A:The FDA has authorized fruit flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers for the first time, approving flavors that include mango and blueberry.
Speaker A:So finely grown men and women can vape something that smells like a Yankee candle, I guess.
Speaker A:There you go.
Speaker A:I can't say much.
Speaker A:I used to vape long, long time ago.
Speaker A:Before I got convinced to quit.
Speaker A:Let's see here.
Speaker A:New NASA satellite data shows that Mexico City is sinking by as much as 9 inches per year, and it's mostly due to the depletion of groundwater.
Speaker A:A study has found that half of Americans believe they are a better person than everyone they know, despite most also admitting that they judge the behavior of others.
Speaker A: The finalists are in for the: Speaker A:And I'm a little bit upset at this point.
Speaker A:They include Frogger, Skyrim, League of Legends, Mega man, and Silent Hill.
Speaker A:And I'll admit I don't play video games hardly anymore like I used to.
Speaker A:I guess I finally grew out of it, you know, in my 40s.
Speaker A:But how.
Speaker A:How are we just now getting Frogger into the Video Game hall of Fame?
Speaker A:Are you.
Speaker A:Are you kidding me?
Speaker A:That is a travesty.
Speaker A:Frogger should have been in the first class.
Speaker A:Ridiculous.
Speaker A:Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and the pioneer of the 24 hour news format, passed away at the age of 87.
Speaker A:He had been battling Lewy Body Dementia.
Speaker A:He is preceded in death by cnn.
Speaker A:It is National Password day, so celebrate using one capital letter, a numeral and at least one symbol.
Speaker A:It is also the great American Grump out.
Speaker A:Although it'll be a lot easier to be less grumpy tomorrow because tomorrow is, of course, Friday.
