Join us as we dive into Emily in Paris S2 episodes 4-5, where our protagonist's terrible French skills take center stage alongside a hilariously awkward love triangle. Watch Emily dramatically return Gabrielle's cast iron pan while completely overreacting to the entire situation, all while Camille gives her the coldest French shoulder imaginable.

We detour into passionate debates about sparkling water (La Croix: "It doesn't taste like anything!"), explore the questionable "magic leek soup" diet (one leek in four quarts of water = weight loss miracle?), and investigate Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop empire. Plus, Emily's French class partner gets her to accidentally shoplift, someone writes the worst French letter in history, and we learn that Brussels sprouts are just "little balls of cabbage that need to be roasted in liters of olive oil to be edible."

From Emily's middle-school "pact" with Camille, to street performer turf wars featuring an aggressive mime, to Gabrielle's perfect hair (enjoy it while it lasts!), this episode delivers pure dumpster gold. As always, the tangents are better than the show itself!

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We've emerged from our unplanned hiatus to tackle "The Duel" - where noodley-armed Dylan Sprouse and his Australian nemesis aim flintlock pistols at each other over a girl who can't decide which bro she wants!

Key Moments:

• Patrick Warburton (aka Putty) narrates and stars in this gentlemanly festival of atonement with philosophical musings and a hipster mustache
• A burning surfboard starts a feud that somehow requires black powder pistols to resolve
• Our protagonists get drugged and kidnapped to a Mexican drug lord's estate (that's actually in Indiana?) for their duel
• Abby, the woman they're fighting over, gets kidnapped too... but with a complimentary spa day!
• The world's most awkward dinner party features Hunter S. Thompson funeral plans and toxic masculinity accusations
• A sociopathic daughter recites 17th century poetry while everyone downs ice cream sundaes before the big showdown
• The ending makes absolutely no sense, but hey, at least we learned that even women used to duel (Lady Braddock once fought with pistols AND swords because someone insulted her age!)

Is it worth 3.5 dumpsters? Maybe not, but we'll never look at Chili's the same way again.

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Join us for Episode 69 (nice!) of Dumpsterpiece Theater as we dive into "Surprised by Oxford," a pretentious journey through the hallowed halls of academia. Based on a true story, this faith-finding romantic drama follows Rose Reid as she perfects the art of pushing everyone away while simultaneously stalking her Christian crush.

Key Moments:

• Our ice queen protagonist brings a suitcase full of books to Oxford, because apparently Google doesn't exist in this anachronistic mess
• Kent, the world's most patient Christian boy, refuses to take a hint despite Caro's repeated attempts to Arctic-freeze him out
• Watch as our heroine has an emotional breakdown over an ink pen, earning herself a weekend retreat with the Dean (totally normal professor-student behavior)
• Endless scenes of pretentious intellectual discourse that sound like adults from Peanuts: "wah wah wah patriarchy wah wah"
• A faith-finding journey that involves more running away from emotional connections than actual spiritual revelation
• The mandatory rom-com spinning camera kiss finale, because apparently that's still a thing in 2023

Is it better or worse than "Finding You"? Let's just say Rose Reid was significantly more likable when she wasn't trying to philosophize her way through relationships.

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We're back from our holiday break and diving into episodes 2 & 3 of Emily in Paris Season 2!

Join us as we follow Emily's misadventures in Saint-Tropez, from champagne-spraying shenanigans to an awkward run-in with Sylvie's mystery husband. Then things get messy back in Paris when Emily throws a birthday dinner party that ends with dramatic revelations, smashed champagne glasses, and a certain chef's omelet pan taking an unexpected swim. Plus, we discuss $6,400 hotel rooms, French labor laws, and why you should never let a French chef give you their cookware unless you're ready for the consequences.

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Join us for a festive romp through Netflix's "Hot Frosty," where an anatomically correct snowman trades his icy existence for a shot at love! Watch as Lacey Chabert falls for a mysteriously shirtless stranger who can't handle hot pizza and has questionable credit card habits. Featuring Craig Robinson as an overzealous sheriff with a synthesizer, Joe Lo Truglio doling out dating advice, and a gaggle of thirsty seniors bringing new meaning to "winter heat wave." We break down everything from the suspicious CGI decorations and styrofoam snow to the medical documents written in what appears to be Comic Sans' quirky cousin, while pondering important questions like "Why doesn't anyone fix that furnace?" and "How does a snowman learn to Google?" Grab your strategically placed scarves and join us for this delightfully bizarre holiday romance that proves love can bloom even at sub-zero temperatures.

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When Adam Devine's Noah gets friend-zoned at the end of a perfect Halloween night in 2014, he discovers a magical photo booth that lets him go back in time to win the girl of his dreams. But as he cycles through increasingly questionable attempts to change his fate - including an ill-advised foray into frosted tips and leather pants - Noah learns that maybe the real soulmate was the photographer he met along the way. Join us as we break down "When We First Met," a surprisingly watchable Netflix rom-com that proves sometimes the best relationships aren't the ones you spend three years and multiple temporal violations trying to force. We discuss time travel paradoxes, the perils of overcorrecting your personality, the importance of leaving your Garth costume exactly as is, and why you should never attempt parkour in leather pants.

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This week, we're diving back into Emily in Paris Season 2 and our favorite American abroad is already up to her usual antics. In 'Voulez-vous coucher avec moi,' Emily's juggling the aftermath of her steamy goodbye with Gabriel (who's not actually going anywhere), avoiding Camille's suspicious questions, and embarking on an ill-fated night train adventure with Mathieu.

Meanwhile, Mindy takes on an unexpected new role as a bathroom attendant at a drag club, complete with mandatory sock stuffing. Plus, witness the world's most impractical piece of designer luggage and find out why everyone keeps dunking on Normandy. Grab your French's mustard and questionable work permits - we're back in Paris!

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Join us as we dive into the 1987 romantic comedy 'Overboard' starring real-life couple Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. We explore this tale of mistaken identity and questionable ethics set in the Pacific Northwest, discussing everything from chainsaw art to fancy yacht living. We break down how the incredible chemistry between Russell and Hawn saved what could have been a problematic premise, debate the merits of Spaghetti-O Surprise as a dinner option, and share some passionate opinions about California Closets.

Learn about the film's interesting production history, including the yacht's surprising second career in the Philippine Navy, and hear our thoughts on whether this premise would float in modern times. Plus, discover the unexpected connection between Kurt Russell's blue truck and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, examine whether movie remakes need gender swaps to work in today's world, and find out why you should never discuss caviar with snobby yacht owners.

Come aboard for a discussion that's equal parts nostalgic and critical of this unique 80s gem!

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