To the pod listeners: I would like to offer my sincere apologies for all the audible gum smacking in the most recent episode. It is never my intention to cause the listener discomfort, pain or distress. I regret this deeply, and vow to never again chew gum while being recorded. I sincerely hope, however, that my despicable behavior doesn’t invalidate my critique of the movie Emilia Perez, which I firmly and resolutely maintain is the worst movie ever made. I am sorry, and Thank you.
The gay experience is realizing your family don’t know your interests or personality as an ADULT. Probably because you regress when you’re around them. Probably something we should unpack at some point..
In Vietnamese we have a saying that goes, “Mập như heo. Ngu như bò. Xấu như ma,” which translates to, “I came. I saw. I conquered.” And I think it’s so powerful.