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The McElroy brothers, Justin, Travis, and Griffin, begin their podcast episode with lighthearted banter about their attire, comparing their button-down shirts to corporate attire. They use a Mintos commercial as an analogy, suggesting they are like corporate drones while Griffin is the "interesting" outsider. The brothers then discuss their favorite classic television commercials before transitioning into the advice show portion of the podcast. Justin shares a funny anecdote about his kids' reaction to their live show, highlighting their lack of interest and preference for Skittles over the performance. The brothers then discuss the strange and often unentertaining nature of kids' YouTube content, particularly the subgenre of "anti-entertainment" that features seemingly mundane activities. Justin expresses his dislike for a specific YouTube subgenre that features staged scenarios of children attending a "strictest school in the world," highlighting the unrealistic and manipulative nature of the content. A listener seeks advice on how to deal with harassment from local teenagers while walking in their rural desert town, including an incident where a hot dog was thrown at them. Justin recounts a humorous encounter with a listener who recognized him at a stoplight due to their "I'm not ashamed of my clown husband" bumper sticker. Another listener seeks advice on how to retrieve their missing office mug, which they believe their boss has taken, without jeopardizing their relationship with their boss. The brothers discuss a Deadpool-themed mug and suggest a "Last Crusade" style cup challenge to determine the true owner of the missing mug. The brothers discuss Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine in the new Deadpool movie and the emotional reactions of fans, comparing it to other instances of people losing their composure over fictional characters. The episode features advertisements for Stitch Fix, Squarespace, and "One Bad Mother," a comedy podcast about parenting. The brothers also discuss a Whataburger-themed "Bed Wars" tournament in Fortnite, highlighting the unusual and unexpected partnership between the fast-food chain and the popular video game. A listener submits a WikiHow article titled "The Ultimate Collection of Funny, Cheesy, and Romantic Riz Lines" and the brothers discuss the effectiveness of various pickup lines. They explore the art of "Rizz," a term for smooth and confident pickup lines, and analyze various Rizz lines, ranging from cheesy to creative, and their potential for generating awkward reactions, creating a positive impression, or evoking strong emotions. The hosts wrap up the episode with announcements about upcoming merch releases, a Q&A event, and their upcoming tour dates. They also promote their graphic novel, "The Suffering Game."

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction and Advice Show Overview

The McElroy brothers introduce their advice show, "My Brother, My Brother and Me," and emphasize that they are not experts and their advice should not be taken seriously. They also discuss their attire and use a Mintos commercial as an analogy for their personalities.

00:01:10

Classic Television Commercials and Advice Show Intro

The brothers discuss their favorite classic television commercials and transition into the advice show portion of the podcast.

00:01:56

Kids' YouTube Content and Anti-Entertainment

The brothers discuss the strange and often unentertaining nature of kids' YouTube content, particularly the subgenre of "anti-entertainment" that features seemingly mundane activities. They also discuss the "strictest school in the world" subgenre and its unrealistic and manipulative nature.

00:03:42

Listener Advice: Harassment and Missing Mug

The brothers provide advice to listeners dealing with harassment from teenagers and a missing office mug. They also discuss a Deadpool-themed mug and suggest a "Last Crusade" style cup challenge.

00:04:59

Wolverine's Return and Emotional Reactions

The brothers discuss Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine in the new Deadpool movie and the emotional reactions of fans, comparing it to other instances of people losing their composure over fictional characters.

00:58:38

The Art of "Rizz"

The brothers explore the art of "Rizz," a term for smooth and confident pickup lines, and analyze various Rizz lines, ranging from cheesy to creative, and their potential for generating awkward reactions, creating a positive impression, or evoking strong emotions.

01:04:49

Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

The hosts wrap up the episode with announcements about upcoming merch releases, a Q&A event, and their upcoming tour dates. They also promote their graphic novel, "The Suffering Game."

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Q&A

• What is the "anti-entertainment" subgenre of kids' YouTube content?

  This subgenre features seemingly mundane activities, like watching toilets flush or families eating orange food, and often lacks traditional entertainment value.

• What is the "strictest school in the world" YouTube subgenre?

  This subgenre features staged scenarios of children attending a "strictest school in the world," often featuring unrealistic and manipulative content.

• What is a "Riz line"?

  A "Riz line" is a slang term for a pickup line, often used to describe cheesy or romantic lines that are intended to impress someone.

• What is the Whataburger Bed Wars tournament?

  This is a Fortnite tournament sponsored by Whataburger, featuring a themed map and in-game items inspired by the fast-food chain.

• What is Stitch Fix?

  Stitch Fix is a clothing subscription service that provides personalized style recommendations and sends curated boxes of clothing to subscribers.

• What is "Rizz" and how does it work?

  "Rizz" is a slang term for smooth and confident pickup lines. It's about using charm, wit, and a playful approach to attract someone. The effectiveness of Rizz lines depends on the context, the person's personality, and the delivery.

• What are some examples of creative Rizz lines?

  Some examples of creative Rizz lines include "Are you a sea lion? Because I want to see you lion in my bed," and "Are you Ronaldo? Because I think we should get messy." These lines are unexpected and can be humorous, but their effectiveness is debatable.

• What are some examples of cute Rizz lines?

  Some examples of cute Rizz lines include "Are your parents bakers? Because you're a cutie pie," and "When I was a kid, I used to have to chase butterflies. Now you're over here bringing them right to me." These lines are less aggressive and more endearing, aiming to create a positive impression.

• What are some examples of poetic Rizz lines?

  Some examples of poetic Rizz lines include "If you died, I'd be jealous of the earth because she'd get to hold you forever," and "If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I'd only have one because you never left my mind." These lines are romantic and heartfelt, aiming to evoke strong emotions.

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