Episode 478: Animal Crossing Examination

Episode notes

Kelly brings the case against her wife, Maureen. They both play the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Kelly says that Maureen is adept at earning bells, which is the game’s currency. Kelly would like Maureen to share her profits, but Maureen is opposed. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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Evidence From Animal Crossing Examination

Two players in Animal Crossing sitting on a beach with shell furniture

Kelly says this is "important evidence showing how cute we are in game"

a player in animal crossing on a beach pointing at her initials and her wife's initials in the sand

Kelly says this is "important evidence showing how cute we are in game"

An illustration that Maureen commissioned depicting her and Kelly's Animal Crossing characters in a 90s anime style

In this episode...

John Hodgman

Host

Jesse Thorn

Host

Jennifer Marmor

Producer

Hannah Smith

Editor

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