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Calvin and Hobbes – TGS – 0220

By way of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, Stanislaw tells everyone about an underground, Russian comic strip named “Disco Slug Loves Chocolate Bunny.” John has a hard time with some of the numbers behind the night’s topic. This episode features a commercial for Bald Move.

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Lamplighters – TGS – 0219

The night’s topic of lamplighters leads to a discussion about yeti eyesight and John talking about his early morning encounters with lamplighters. A man who goes by “Lamplighter Larry” calls the studio and shares some thoughts on life, which seem to profoundly affect everyone–except Orson. This episode features a commercial for the Fight Dirty Self…

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Gerber Singles – TGS – 0218

Bannon’s hiring of an intern for the show doesn’t quite work out as planned, but, eventually, Gerber Singles are discussed. This episode features commercials for the Nosy Neighbors Educational System and Spatula Discount.

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Edgar Allan Poe – TGS – 0217

After Stanislaw describes his go-to Halloween costume, the topic of Edgar Allan Poe has John recounting the time he met an evil boy who claimed to be the famous writer. J. ends the show by reading Poe’s “The Raven.” This episode features a commercial for Make No Mistake New and Used Stakes.

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Rod Serling – TGS – 0216

John’s critique of Bannon’s ability to produce the show leads to an early break, but, afterward, Rod Serling is discussed. Serling’s military accomplishments lead Orson to think that he was a yeti. This episode features commercials for Soup to Nuts and Past Gas.

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Ecto Cooler – TGS – 0215

For Conroy, the topic of Ecto Cooler reminds him of a threatening encounter with a carful of “foaming-at-the-mouth Millenials.” When the premise of Ghostbusters is explained to John, he’s horrified. A telephone call proves that Ecto Cooler, though discontinued, is still popular today…very popular. This episode features a commercial for Moist Pharmaceuticals.

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Burma-Shave – TGS – 0214

Even though John can’t stop talking about bodily functions, Burma-Shave is still discussed. Then things become poetic. This episode features a commercial for Pissing Match.

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Emily Post – TGS – 0213

Before Emily Post is discussed, John and Orson wait for a compliment that never comes. Following some talk of high society and yeti infidelity, a telephone call prompts Bannon to make an endorsement–much to John’s chagrin. This episode features a commercial for Leave Me Alone.

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Blockbuster – TGS – 0212

Before they get to Blockbuster, everyone discusses dreams and nightmares. The night’s topic has J. talking about some very poor but very attentive customer service, during which some very obscure ’90s references are made. This episode features a commercial for Badass Bumper Stickers.

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Megalodons, Part 2 – TGS – 0211

Spirits are high, following the defeat of Lord Spade. The thought of the night’s topic, megalodons, makes John fearful, but it reminds Stanislaw of an unusual fishing trip. This episode features commercials for Narwhal Cologne and Brain Blaze.

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