Episode 547: Gruel and Unusual Punishment

Episode notes

Aubrey files suit against her husband, Chris. Aubrey wants to continue a family Christmas Morning tradition involving Cream of Wheat, an almond, and luck. But, Chris, is opposed! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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Evidence from GRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT

A stock image of a bowl of cream of wheat with a syrupy topping and a bit of butter on top

Exhibit A: "Stock image of how delicious a bowl of cream of wheat can be."

Another bowl of cream of wheat with a spoon, in a light green bowl, not as appetizing looking as the previous bowl.

Exhibit B: "Not so great picture of one of our Christmas bowls of cream of wheat, if the stock image can’t be used. I concede this picture does not look tasty."

A blond woman holding a small, empty, green bowl with a spoon and a single almond inside the bowl.

Exhibit C: Aubrey in 2019 after finding the almond. "Pure joy."

A man sitting on a living room armchair with two dogs in the foreground. The man is holding a small green bowl.

Exhibit D: Aubrey’s brother enjoying cream of wheat while the dogs play.

A screenshot of a text message conversation with

Exhibit E: Text from Aubrey’s mom about the book where she got the idea from.

A wooden tree shaped stand with round homemade cross stitched ornaments hanging from it. There is also a bowl with more ornaments in front of the tree stand.

Exhibit F: Chris’ family "Christmas balls"

A cross stitched homemade ornament hanging from a lit Christmas Tree that says,

Exhibit G: Chris’ family "Christmas balls"

A screenshot of a text message with someone named Jessie. The text says,

Exhibit H: Text from Aubrey’s sister confirming that it is not a long-standing family tradition.

A man and woman crouched in front of a decorated tree outside with ornaments in front of them. The woman is holding her hand up in the classic

Exhibit I: Aubrey and Chris' engagement on Christmas Eve

A large ziploc bag of green and red tree ornaments. Written on the bag is

Exhibit J: Aubrey and Chris' engagement ornaments

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John Hodgman

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Episode 547: Gruel and Unusual Punishment

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Episode 547

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