The worst thing about parallel parking is witnesses.

What document is guaranteed to only contain the truth?  Fax

All things from Kat and Alex’s childhood… fax, typewriters, and cassette tapes. oh my!

The full title of this episode is Help (I didn’t know I needed and probably don’t want). You know how it feels when you get an upgrade, an improvement, or a new feature that makes your product worse (we’re talking to you Facebook!)

What happens when we have extra material that we don’t get to during a show? We add it to our Mash Up Show!

We’re on Facebook! If you want to see the video version of this episode, you can find us on Youtube at KatSoupOnTheRadio

They’ve made a new artificially intelligent Oreo

… it’s one smart cookie.

One of the most common uses of AI technology is the Chatbot. Alexa, Siri, the “humanoid” at the bank checking your negative account balance… But, according to Stefan Ko-jo-hare-ov,  there are somethings that aren’t really bot-worthy. Here is an example of what not to say to a bot — ever.

JOE: Are you a robot?

ALEX: I am a mobile virtual assistant robot

JOE: Do you like humans?

ALEX: Yes, it is always delightful to talk to people.

JOE: Would you like to take over the World

ALEX: Maybe another time.

Why are the records Guinness?

From guinnessworldrecord.com

The ultimate authority on record-breaking achievements, started out as an idea for a book of facts to solve arguments in pubs. The idea came about in the early 1950s when Sir Hugh Beaver, Managing Director of the Guinness Brewery, attended a shooting party in County Wexford. There, he and his hosts argued about the fastest game bird in Europe and failed to find an answer in any reference book.

In 1954, recalling his shooting party argument, Sir Hugh had the idea for a Guinness promotion based on the idea of settling pub arguments and invited the twins Norris and Ross McWhirter who were fact-finding researchers from Fleet Street to compile a book of facts and figures. Guinness Superlatives was incorporated on November 30, 1954, and the office opened in two rooms of a converted gymnasium.

Why didn’t the sun go to college?

It already had a million degrees!

But what part of winter do you hate?

A popular meme on  social media breaks down Ohio’s seasons into 12 different time frames including:

– Second Winter

– Spring of Deception

– Third Winter

–  And, of course, The Pollening (aka pollen season).

Trivia question of the day

from careeraddict.com

Which of these is a real job?:

1. Scuba Diving Pizza Delivery Man

2. Dog Food Taster

3. Professional Sleeper

From upjokes.com

Q: Why is it smart to ask your coffee mug for advice?

A: Because it always has a handle on everything.

What’s the word on restaurants?

From Google Generative Search

It’s time to zhuzh your vocabulary. Merriam-Webster announced that 690 words and definitions would be added to its dictionary in 2023. The words range from colloquial phrases like doggo and “beast mode” to important news words to know, like “forever chemical” and UAP (unidentified aerial phenomenon).

However, food words are often the most fun, and the ones added this year reflect the ever-evolving culture of food and restaurants in the United States. We’re glad to see “Cheffy” make the list. It’s defined as “characteristic of or befitting a professional chef.” Smashburger is official now, too, and really needs no definition. Another word that often shows up in our news stories is “Stage,” which is “an unpaid internship in a professional kitchen that is part of a chef’s training.”

Many other food words added to the dictionary this year include dishes from Mexican, Italian, Indonesian, West African and South American cuisines, like “torta,” “guanciale” (a cured Italian meat product typically made with pork jowls and spices), “emping” (a slightly bitter cracker or chip popular in Indonesia that is made from the dried flattened seed of a melinjo tree), jollof rice, and “chicha” (South American and Central American beer made chiefly from fermented corn.)

Do you want flies with that?

Here’s a Tip

From Google Generative Search

The word “tip” has an unclear etymology. The Oxford English Dictionary says it originated as a slang term used by criminals over 400 years ago. The Online Etymology Dictionary says the meaning “give a small present of money” began around 1600, and the meaning “give a gratuity to” is first attested in 1706.

One widely accepted reason behind the word “tip” comes from the phrase “To Insure Promptness”. This phrase was found on the sides of bowls in coffee houses, where patrons could leave some money to ask for prompt service. However, this is an urban legend.

I can’t take the peer pressure to improve.

Quitter’s Day

From LinkedIn.com – written by John Boitnott

The second Friday in January is Quitter’s Day.

Quitter’s Day is the moment many abandon New Year’s resolutions, but understanding the science of habit formation can help you overcome this hurdle.

As the euphoria of New Year’s resolutions begins to wane, a formidable challenge looms on the horizon — “Quitter’s Day.” Recognized as the second Friday in January, this day marks a critical juncture where many individuals abandon their well-intentioned goals.

Turns out, there’s actually some science that backs why Quitter’s Day is something everyone, including entrepreneurs, should watch out for. Fitness app Strava analyzed exercise data from almost 100 million user-uploaded exercise activities and found that activity began to wane by the end of the first two weeks of January.

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, the initial burst of motivation often stems from a genuine desire for change. However, sustaining this momentum involves navigating the intricacies of neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to reorganize itself. As the novelty of resolutions wears off, the brain resists deviation from the established routines you had before you made a resolution

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Pun.

You Could Become a Certified Pirate

Earning the right to call yourself a pirate once meant living a rough-and-tumble life on the seas, robbing ships, and dodging naval law. However, modern swashbucklers enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have a much easier go of it. Students who attend the esteemed university can earn a certificate in piracy by completing four classes — sailing, fencing, pistol shooting, and archery — and then taking the school’s secret pirate oath.

Apologies in advance for the singing. We couldn’t help ourselves.

Twisted Christmas Songs

In 1988, Bob Rivers and his Comedy Corp. recorded an album of holiday songs called Twisted Christmas. Here are some of the most memorable tracks:. The Twelve Pains of Christmas – Parody of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Sung as a normal Christmas carol, with each verse comedically recited by a participant in a painful activity. The 12 days are:

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12. Singing Christmas Carols

11. Stale TV Specials

10. Batteries Not Included

9. Finding Parking Spaces

8. Charities

7. The Salvation Army

6. Facing my In-Laws

5. Five months of bills!

4. Sending Christmas cards

3. Hangovers

2. Rigging up the lights

1. And finding a Christmas tree