Sunglasses
Summary
Hosts Tom and Tim discuss the disappearance of cardboard dashboard sunshades, the history of sunglasses from syphilis stigma to Ray-Ban aviators, and Tom’s lifeguard rescues. They also share anecdotes about renting hot dog carts and joke about Rob Schneider.
Topics discussed
Intro and Back Market ad
Opening banter and Rob Schneider
The mystery of missing cardboard dashboard shades
Why cardboard sunshades and car heat
Tim's toilet seat accident story
Theories on why sunshades disappeared
Deli sign and hot dog cart rental
Renting a hot dog man for 24 hours
Zyn and Back Market ads
Sunglasses, four eyes, and celebrity style
History of Ray-Bans and Eskimo snow goggles
Snowshoe stories and winter trips
Sunglasses in poker and cricket vs baseball
History of glasses and syphilis stigma
Movie parodies and hot dog cart follow-up
Lifeguard stories and lightning strikes
Rescuing a drowning woman at the pool
Zyn and Acast ads
Lost Ray-Bans found in closet years later
Prescription sunglasses and matching pairs
Meta Ray-Bans and privacy concerns
Patreon promo and Luxottica monopoly
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