A Minute For My Amigo: Recent Episodes
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Larry says that Pele may have been a myth and may not have actually been a person. When Pele ruled soccer in the US with the New York Cosmos
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Larry says that he is fine being hacked. His universal password is Larryisafurry123. For our first new show of 2023 we thought we would look back and see how many of you have these passwords. These are the most common passwords in the U.S. in 2022, Nordpass says
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For our last encore episode for awhile we thought we would give a you a New Years gift of our shortest episode ever. Larry says that we can no longer say douche.
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In an encore presentation of our first ever G-d talk, Larry tells us that G-d is not real.
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This is an encore presentation of our very first Smarticle ever. The show wasn't even called Smarticle back almost a year ago. Larry said that stoics are dumb because he does not understand them.
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Larry says that people with clinical depression are just soft. Dr. Heath says that the diagnosis of depression is over diagnosed. This is a follow up to our show on how depression may impact fertility (or not?)
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Larry says that Santa is as real as anything else. Incarnation at the Edge
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Larry says that people who fear missing out are weak, pathetic, and do not deserve to live.
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Larry says that he is shocked that Herschel Walker does not understand his true nature. Herschel Walker's son says Trump called his father for months demanding that he run, while 'everyone with a brain' begged him not to
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Larry says that he never goes anywhere, even though he just went to Hawaii. Frontier Airlines drops its customer service line
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Larry says that his brain hurts after reading this one. Scientists simulate ‘baby’ wormhole without rupturing space and time
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Larry says that all criticisms of men are correct. Opinion: What to make of Will Smith’s contrition
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Larry says that fart is a bad word and G-d doesn't like it. An Evolving Faith
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Larry says that if you are educated and smart you will also be crazy. He says it's science. People With Depression Are Less Likely to Have Children
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Larry says sometimes he pees on the seat on purpose. What’s the best design for splash-free urinal? Physics now has the answer
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Larry says that his house is like a spa. Ambient Music Isn’t a Backdrop. It’s an Invitation to Suspend Time.
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Larry says he cannot even look at a chicken after that one time in the Lamda Chi house in college. Lab-Grown Meat Just Took Another Step Closer To Our Shelves
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Larry says that we are all going to die. The Future of Christianity: In the End, a New Beginning
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Larry says that his wife just wants him to listen. Want to sound more confident? Ditch these 10 phrases that make you look ‘insecure’ and ‘arrogant,’ say word experts
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Larry says that his kids can pay their own way. The incredible shrinking future of college
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Larry says that his guru is Belinda Carlisle. The privilege of parenting a child to adulthood
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Larry says that if you ask him to be vulnerable that he will kick you in the "d." Friends are good for us … so why do many men have none at all?
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Larry says that he can swear as long as his mom is not listening. Find the Flow
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Larry says that he doesn't talk to people that make him mad. Opinion: Trump is adored by his followers. Dave Chappelle explained why
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Larry says he is finally ready to lick a toads bum in order to discover himself. Friends are good for us … so why do many men have none at all?
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Larry's vanity plates say, "Nice Bunz." The Biggest Fails in License Plate History
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Larry says that only hot women should be elected. Kari Lake's Response to Arizona's Election Results Couldn't Be More Trumpian
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Larry says that you cannot say Apple on G-d Friday. Jesus Started a Movement
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Larry says he doesn't care how many people gotta die, he's gonna get his. The Guardian view on Qatar’s World Cup: gestures are not enough
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Larry says that he does things to make his in-laws mad on purpose. READY, SET, MO! MOVEMBER 2022 IS HERE
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Larry says that he only accepts Communion from someone in a hazmat suit. Churches Are Open but Still Recovering From Pandemic Attendance Losses
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Larry says if it aint King James it aint Jesus. 45% of Americans Say U.S. Should Be a ‘Christian Nation’
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Larry says that women are meant to serve men? Warriors for Peace
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Larry says that everyone should just get handouts, that's the answer. We all benefit from race-conscious college admissions — let’s not go backward now
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Larry says that if his kids do anything bad, it's his wife's fault. I raised 2 successful CEOs and a doctor. Here’s the ‘unpopular’ parenting rule I always used on my kids
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Larry begs someone to send him a fancy watch so he does not have to sell his blood. Scientists Found a Way to Predict Your Death by How You Walk
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Larry says that if you are an optimist that no matter what you do your spouse will love you. New research reveals the impact of optimism on problem solving in romantic relationships
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Larry says that Evangelicals just don't get it. Justice is Love in Action
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Larry says that his house if full of flies. Only 5% of plastic waste generated by US last year was recycled, report says
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Larry says that if you believe in God you can't believe in cavemen. UK’s oldest human DNA obtained, revealing two distinct Palaeolithic populations
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Larry says that even if Freddy Krueger were right behind him he would not climb a tall tree. How watching horror films can actually help some people manage their anxiety
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Larry says that people that are famous should be able to do whatever they want. Tom Brady answers retirement question
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Larry says that if you are poor and destitute you cannot meditate on God. True Religion and the True Self
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If Larry enters a room and can't find the sociopath then he is the sociopath. The 6 common signs of a sociopath: ‘They can be harder to spot than a psychopath,’ says psychotherapist
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Larry says that old people should never write letters or emails because they are dumb. In Defense of the Ellipsis
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Larry says that he is right and he has the data to prove it. 3 common thinking traps and how to avoid them, according to a Yale psychologist
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Larry says that he wants to stay exactly the same forever. Are You the Same Person You Used to Be?
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On this G-d Friday Larry says ask questions, don't give answers. Discovering the Right Questions
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Larry says that only lucky people do anything good in life. How to Be Lucky
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Larry says that a little peacocking for your coworkers is fine, I say no. ‘Quiet quitters’ aren’t the problem. Save your ire for the ‘loud labourers’ By André Spicer
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Larry says that he can stop his gout medication but does not want to. Have you been taking pills wrong? Here’s what science says.
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Larry says that he is the best parent ever. Parents and parenting Say goodbye to the ‘tiger mom’. Welcome to the school of jellyfish parenting
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Larry says that you need to live in a cave to find G-d. Franciscan Mysticism: A Universal Connection
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Larry says that all of us will be destroyed by killer robots so nothing matters. The Jetsons, Now 60 Years Old, Is Iconic. That’s a Problem.
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Larry says that lesbian women have to be butch. Velma Is Officially a Lesbian in New ‘Scooby-Doo’ Film, Years After James Gunn and More Tried to Make Her Explicitly Gay
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Larry says that Europeans have no anxiety...about anything. US adults should get routine anxiety screening, panel says
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Larry says that if you like Survivor you are stupid. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time
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Larry says that he is not patient so why should he bother to try. Acting In Conscious Love
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Larry rips on his youngest kid saying he is a filthy cheater. Seemed mean to me. Everything You Could Possibly Want to Know About the Cheating Scandal Roiling the World of Chess
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Larry says that he thinks I am great. How to Change Minds? A Study Makes the Case for Talking It Out.
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Larry says that you need to keep it classy Subway. Goodbye, Roger Federer
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Larry confesses that he did not know that Jews were real. 5 things to know about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year
Larry says that if lots of people are doing something it must be okay. ‘Something big is happening’: the Iranians risking everything to protest
Larry says that the robots are coming to take your jobs. Food Delivery Robot Crashed a Crime Scene Drop courtesy of Orion Pictures and Robocop
Larry says that if you wear a mask you are a coward. UCSF Dr. Bob Wachter ready to dine indoors
Larry says that he might actually be a wild animal. Your Doppelgänger Is Out There and You Probably Share DNA With Them
Larry says that there is no hope for old people to change their ways. The Second Journey
Larry says that small business owners should just let people rob them. Oberlin College begins payment of $36.59 million to Gibson's Bakery after Ohio Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal
Larry will not be friends with you if you say ummm. Tips on Public Speaking: Eliminating the Dreaded “Um”
Larry says if you pay him, he will come and wave at you. Dream job: the Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing
Larry says teach your kids to tell people not to touch them. Don’t Teach Your Kids to Fear the World
Larry says that only C Suite people know what is good for you. Forget ‘quiet quitting.’ Workplaces should focus on ‘quiet firing’
Larry says that positive thinking helps him win fights with his wife. https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/05/health/positive-expectations-cognitive-training-wellness/index.html
Larry says that he will only use organic limes in his cocktails. 48% of people talk to their plants and it might be making them happier, according to a new survey
Larry says that if you are a real man you use a manual mower. The False Comfort of the ’80s Suburban Lawn
Larry says that he will sell anything for money, regardless of the damage it may cause. Why Shamelessness Is a Superpower
Larry says that immigration problems are Chicago's fault. 'The future is here.' Migrants step off buses from Texas into New York homeless shelters
Larry says that he is sorry for not calling. Why friendship is different than any other relationship we have Drop courtesy of Seinfeld (don't sue us, we love you).
Larry says that his father-in- law loves Tucker Carlson. New breed of video sites thrives on misinformation and hate Drop courtesy of TheodorSeussGeisel
Larry says that everyone should own and electric F150. California Banned Gas Cars. Now It Needs a Plan for Fewer Cars.
Larry tells us that he does not like sand on his pee pee. Dust, costumes, weirdness — and science: Burning Man is back Drop courtesy of SNL and Sprockets.
Larry tells us about how he sold his own brother our for $300. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sells for $12.6 million, shattering record Drop courtesy of Field of Dreams, Gordon Company, and Universal Pictures
Larry says that I am old because I don't want to set up a dating profile. Tinder: A decade of swiping
Larry says that fun is overrated. What Is Fun? Can I Have It? Will We Ever Have It Again?
Larry says that if you do not indoctrinate your children they will surely go the hell. Does Jesus Wear Undies? My kids ask the darndest theological questions—putting my seminary degree to the test.
Larry says, bad credit? No credit? No problem! Who owns your credit score? Not you Drop courtesy of really bad commercial.
Larry says that we should all work for free...and be grateful that we can. What is quiet quitting?: Employees suffering pandemic burnout say they've just stopped working as hard Drop courtesy of the great Johnny Paycheck and the greatest comedy of all time, Office Space.
Larry wanted to be in a cult but they would not take him. The Psychology Behind Cults Drop courtesy of Monty Python's Life of Brian
Larry says that social media is good for kids. Is Sharing Too Much About Your Kids Morally Wrong? Drop courtesy if Nacho Libre and Nickelodion Studios
Larry says that Dallas Willard hurts his head. Frederick Buechner, popular Christian ‘writer’s writer’ and ‘minister’s minister,’ dies at 96
Larry says that doxing the FBI is not cool. FBI investigating 'unprecedented' number of threats against bureau in wake of Mar-a-Lago search Drip courtesy of the one and only funny man, the Joker.
Larry says that we need to be more comfortable with nipples. Tommy Lee's nude photo sparks accusations of double standards Drop courtesy of The Big Lebowski and Working Title Films
Larry says that the GOP should go to the middle of the road. Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out Drop courtesy of the indomitable Randy Rainbow
Larry does not know his wife's love language. Want to improve your relationship? The answer may be simpler than you think
Larry says that being a dad is hard. Heartwarming Portraits of 50 Dads Explore the Meaning of Fatherhood [Interview] Drop courtesy of Leave it to Beaver
Larry calls Alex Jones a turd burglar. What the Alex Jones trial means for the future of conspiracy culture
Larry says that all rich people do too much yoga. Vast New Study Shows a Key to Reducing Poverty: More Friendships Between Rich and Poor Drop courtesy of the super funny folks at CollegeHumor
Larry says private companies should be responsible for all public issues...including bathrooms. Don't let Starbucks take away our public bathroom
Larry says that he may not be a Christian. Innocence: Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves
Larry thinks he might get involved in the exotic pet trade. Man dies after being strangled by 18-foot-long pet snake killed by police, authorities say Drop courtesy of Snakes on a Plane
Larry says that he is going all in on Tik Tok. Adam Mosseri confirms it: Instagram is over Crop courtesy of Portlandia
Larry says no soup for you college grads. Nearly a Third of Gen Z Is Living at Home (and They Plan to Stay) Drop courtesy of Wedding Crashers and Tapestry Films
Larry says that all politicians are hypocrites. GOP congressman attends gay son's wedding after opposing protections for same-sex marriage
Larry thinks that every one should deconstruct...literally. Survey: Most Pastors Don’t See Deconstruction in the Pews Drop courtesy of Lloyd Dobbs
Larry admits to being a Mormon. Google fires researcher who claimed LaMDA AI was sentient Drop courtesy of Orion Pictures
Larry finally admits his man crush on Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise’s Existential Need for Speed
Larry insists that the moon is 14 billion miles away. Space The first full-color James Webb Space Telescope photo is here Drop courtesy of the National Air and Space Administration
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Larry talks about how much he loves Taco Bell. A U.S. judge rules that Subway can be sued over its '100% tuna' claim Drop courtesy of Moby Dick
Larry once again calls everyone in Wisconsin fat. Why these tourists say they won’t return to Hawaii
----more----Larry wants you to talk to dead people. Hard pass on ghost Alexa. Drop courtesy of a robot that will take over the world.
Larry says that we have lost our way. National Tragedies Still Call Forth Sermons. But Their Tone Has Changed.
Larry says that he should be a gaffer (whatever that is). The 4 most ‘recession-proof’ industries to work in, according to economists
Larry says that on VC guys climb mountains. The Barkley Marathons: the hellish 100-mile race with 15 finishers in 36 years
Larry once again says journaling is dumb. What happens if you wake up before your alarm? Tips from 3 sleep experts Drop courtesy of Sleepy Time Theater
Larry can't stand people that talk about themselves.“Love your Enemies, for they tell you your Faults.”- Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1756. Drop courtesy of the Beat
Larry says that all people from Wisconsin are fat. No more binge eating: signal pathway in the brain that controls food intake discovered Drop courtesy of Homer
Larry records in a cavern. Microsoft will phase out facial recognition AI that could detect emotions Drop courtesy of Stanley Kubrick, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and most importantly, HAL.
Larry is away on yet another vacation (must be nice). We have an encore presentation of our show on Supreme Court nominations.
Larry once again professes his deep, deep dislike of Evangelical Christians. A World Displaced: What Refugees Can Teach Us About Hope
Larry says that people that like vinyl also like fancy coffee. Manufacturers struggle to keep pace with vinyl record demand
The one where Larry talks about all his vacations. Drop courtesy of Office Space, Mike Judge and 20th Century Fox
Larry says that milk gives him gas. The Sit-Up Is Over Drop courtesy of National Lampoons Animal House and Universal Pictures
Once again, Larry says that all science is a waste of time. NASA’s new powerful space telescope gets hit by larger than expected micrometeoroid Drop courtesy once again of James Tiberius Kirk, Gene Roddenberry, and Paramount Television.
Larry wonders if maybe there should be crying in baseball (or skiing). The long, steep hill to overcoming the yips Drop courtesy of Columbia Pictures, the late great Penny Marshall, and the magnificent Tom Hanks (although he was better in Castaway - Just sayin).
Larry says that you should not eat Tostitos or Pepsi. 'Shrinkflation' accelerates globally as manufacturers quietly shrink package sizes Drop courtesy of George Constanza and Seinfeld
Larry says he is just not that into his friends. 8 Signs That Someone Is Breadcrumbing You Crop courtesy of the ultimate Chick Flick.
Larry makes fun of a Brandon's medical condition. This experimental drug could change the field of cancer research Drop courtesy of Tricky Dick
Larry says that if you go blind you deserve to. He really says that. Stem cell research reveals detailed genetic roadmap of glaucoma Drop courtesy of Universal Pictures and Billy Madison
Larry says that he wants someone to by his lacy garments. Wow, Facebook really knows how to give someone a send-off! Drop courtesy of Mad Men
Larry says that if you get mugged you just need to take it. How San Francisco Became a Failed City - And How It Could Recover Drop courtesy of Columbia Pictures, Martin Scorcese, and most importantly, Travis Bickle
Larry says that his wife is scary. The Myth of Toxic Masculinity Drop courtesy of Pearl and he Uncle Will
Larry says that people deserve what they get. How to Address Discrimination in the Workplace
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Larry says that his kids school is way better than yours. How the brain responds to surprising events Drop courtesy of Homer Simpson
Larry says that Sheryl is guilty of all the worlds evil. Sheryl Sandberg to step down as Meta COO Drop courtesy of a small dog
Larry says that you are indeed missing out. How to overcome FOMO Drop courtesy of Ellen. She is funny.
Larry is a little clear on his status with the big Jefe upstairs. Expanding Our Vision: Seeing Jesus Again
Larry contends that the young woman gored by the Bison deserved it. Harsh. A woman was gored and tossed by a bison after approaching the animal in Yellowstone National Park Drop courtesy of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Larry thinks that physics is super easy to understand. Quantum teleportation expands beyond neighbouring nodes Drop courtesy of James Tiberius Kirk, Gene Roddenberry, and Paramount.
Larry admits that he misses a lot of calls. US referee numbers are plunging and aggression is to blame
Larry makes fun or gratitude journals. How to become more grateful, and why that will make you happier, healthier and more resilient Drop courtesy of Mrs. Jones second grade class
Larry says that Christians should not pray. Southern Baptists face push for public list of sex abusers Drop courtesy of a lunatic mega church pastor.
Larry admits that he doesn't really get the joke. Best American TV Comedies of the Last 15 Years
Larry says that fired...errr...laid off workers deserve what they get. Netflix's woke purge Drop courtesy of MAGA
Larry talks about he importance of a good green lawn. America’s love affair with the lawn is getting messy
Larry refuses to say he is sorry. Transformed by the dark night Drop courtesy of Seinfeld
Larry says that Christians where he is from have always been xenophobic monsters. How Politics Poisoned the Evangelical Church Drop courtesy of SNL
Larry once again, makes fun of Christians. Orthodox Christian churches are drawing in far-right American converts Drop courtesy of Wanda Jackson
Larry says that all the world needs is a big hug. Some People Turn Suffering Into Wisdom Drop courtesy of Paramount Pictures and Tommy Boy
Larry defends humble bragging. The freedom of not knowing everything Drop courtesy of XTC
Larry once again says that all evangelicals are dumb...oh and that we come from stars. Special delivery: Ancient asteroids may have delivered the building blocks of life to Earth Drop courtesy of Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Larry tells us that it is better to love rattlesnakes and be killed by one then to have never loved anything. Rattlesnake handler dies ‘doing what he loved’ after being bitten during Texas show
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Larry wonders if people are just crazy. Explosive leaked draft in abortion case reveals Supreme Court on verge of overturning Roe Drop courtesy of Network from United Artists
Larry complains about not being able to sleep. Scientists say they have nailed down the ideal amount of sleep in middle and old age
Larry butchers at least five Jewish names, but he means well. How to Pray to a God You Don’t Believe In
Larry wonders if he was created in a lab. Was Our Universe Created in a Laboratory? Drop courtesy of Rod Serling
Larry says we should just give everyone fake money and be happy. Biden eyes long-awaited student debt relief starting at $10,000 per borrower Drop courtesy of Matt Groenig
Larry says that all Millennials and Gen Z'ers are lazy and shiftless and want to lay down in beds of moss. Gen Z does not dream of labor Drop courtesy of SNL Luvahs
Larry makes fun of a language and 1 billion people. Benevacantism is scandalous and pointless Drop courtesy of CPG Grey (support them on Patreon)
Larry tells us that he loves God but is afraid of his in-laws. Resurrection: The Invincibility of God’s Love
Larry says that trying to figure out the mysteries of the universe is dumb and a waste of time. Scientists prepare CERN collider restart in hunt for "dark matter" Drop courtesy of the late great Carl Sagan.
Larry tries to convince us that taking a picture of yourself while using the bathroom is important. BeReal Dares You to Be More Authentic on Social Media
Larry tries to convince us that robots should play football.UCF football team is trading jersey numbers for QR codes Drop courtesy of Jerry Maguire
Larry is convinced that birds are robots. ‘The lunacy is getting more intense’: how Birds Aren’t Real took on the conspiracy theorists Drop courtesy of SNL
Larry admits that he is a universalist and Brandon damns people to hell (if there is one). Universal Restoration
Larry tries to convince us all to vape. Is it better to vape than smoke? Definitely, but it’s still worse than quitting entirely
Larry tries to convince us that we should all spend money on something that will disappear forever if the power goes out. Man who paid $2.9m for NFT of Jack Dorsey’s first tweet set to lose almost $2.9m Drop courtesy of Midnight in Paris and Sony Pictures Classic
Larry begs the question: did we learn anything from the PSU Jo Pa scandal? Untold How key figures from Jerry Sandusky's crimes view Joe Paterno's legacy, 10 years after his downfall. Drop courtesy of Blue Chips and Paramount Pictures