From the ABCs of cursing to the F-bombs of freedom, Selene Castrovilla and Pascale Laforest prove that laughter, love, and a little profanity can tackle anything.
In this wildly funny Life in Jest episode, the bestie cousins dive deep into how language—and life—can go from sweet to salty in seconds. Pascale confesses to teaching curse words on the elementary-school playground, while Selene reveals that even George Washington tried (and failed) to ban swearing during the Revolution. From there, the two spiral into glorious tangents: Def Leppard sing-alongs, IHOP vs. Waffle House brawls, Howard Stern’s oversized influence, Jimmy Kimmel’s long-winded bits, and why aliens should definitely think twice before landing here.
But the laughter runs alongside reflection. The cousins wrestle with indoctrination and free thought—how people cling to belief systems, and whether real change is possible. Selene finds hope in the story of President Harry Truman, who was raised in ignorance but transformed into a champion of civil rights, proving hearts can evolve. Pascale questions where that openness has gone in today’s polarized world, as the two navigate everything from social-media echo chambers to the comfort of belonging.
Music and meaning collide when they talk Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl’s relentless optimism, contrasting it with the noise of modern outrage culture. And in a pair of unforgettable true stories, Selene recounts accidentally inviting Mormon missionaries into her life after a “harmless” museum visit and Pascale confesses that Jehovah’s Witnesses kept finding her every time she moved—until her son thought they were family.
Through it all, their chemistry never wavers—fast, funny, and filled with heart. Selene weaves in the latest Election Truth Alliance lawsuit calling for a paper-ballot recount, grounding their humor in a shared belief that truth and accountability still matter.
This is Life in Jest at its best: sharp, soulful, and uncensored. Two lifelong friends laughing their way through history, humanity, and hope—proving that even chaos deserves a punchline.
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