Holidays bring family, food, and a whole lot of awkwardness. Bree and Mendy share one of the most hilariously bizarre listener-submitted stories this week. Our listener, Melody, finds that Christmas morning takes an unexpected turn when Grandma doesn’t show up to the festivities, leaving the family to juggle big feelings, a breakfast casserole, and Uncle Steve’s Hell’s Angels hangover.
From diaper rash cream miscommunications to Bree’s “glasses invisibility” dilemma, the hosts dive headfirst into the beauty of embracing life’s absurd moments. Plus, they reflect on the intersection of grief, awkwardness, and humanity in this touching yet utterly ridiculous holiday tale.
What’s Inside This Episode?
- Mendy’s Underwear Mishap: A locker room incident involving going commando and scratchy jeans.
- Bree’s Glasses Dilemma: Why Bree sometimes feels invisible in glasses (and sunglasses).
- Melody’s Christmas Chaos: A listener story about an unforgettable Christmas morning featuring a casserole, Uncle Steve’s antics, and a surprise visit from the Grim Reaper.
- Grandma’s Grand Exit: How Melody’s family handled grief, awkwardness, and the inevitable with laughter and a holiday breakfast.
- Final Reflections: Bree and Mendy discuss the beauty of awkwardness, the humanity in grief, and the hilarity of family dynamics.
You can now play Well, That Was Awkward: The Party Game with your own family! Create new memories… or at least new grudges. Get it here.
**A special thanks to “Melody” for sharing her incredibly awkward story.**
Want to share your own awkward story? Submit your cringe-worthy, hilarious, or heartwarming moments anonymously (or not!) here.
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