Episode 548: Eating In A-bed-ing

Episode notes

Content Warning: This week’s episode is about the relationship between food and feelings. While the episode is fun and friendly, this could be a subject that is sensitive to some.

Sarah files suit against her husband, David. Sarah loves to eat in bed but has stopped doing it because David finds it disgusting. Sarah, however, misses her old source of comfort and would like to eat in bed every once in a while. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

Follow Sarah and see her beautiful cakes on Instagram @crumbbumcupcakes! And check out Bailiff Jesse’s friend Jasmine Rae’s cakes on Instagram @jasmineraecakes! Thank you to Twitter User @since_you_asked & @EldoradoOmega for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames.

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Evidence from EATING IN A-BED-ING

A black and white dog laying on the end of a bed

Exhibit A: "A picture of our dog Pickles at the edge of our bed"

The same black and white dog laying near the pillow end of the bed next to a side table

Exhibit B: "Here’s a picture of my nightstand (plenty of room for a small plate or a bowl!)"

A vintage metal lap tray that has a fruit and floral design painted on it

Exhibit C: "From Etsy– very similar to the kind of bed tray I used growing up, for a special breakfast in bed or for when you were sick."

Exhibit D: “From CB2! A modern company that makes bed trays! People still use these things! From their description: ‘lap topper. A clear companion for breakfast in bed.’”

A layer cake decorated with green icing and maraschino cherries on it.

Exhibit E: “Some of my cakes! I would love to eat a slice in bed someday… pure luxury.”

A layer cake that is decorated with a white and gray marble design with gold flecks and a gold

Exhibit E: "Some of my cakes! I would love to eat a slice in bed someday… pure luxury."

A layer cake that is decorated with lavender icing and edible flowers

Exhibit E: “Some of my cakes! I would love to eat a slice in bed someday… pure luxury.”

A layer cake covered in rainbow sprinkles, with hot pink icing on the top made to look like it's dripping down the sides. There are also on top peanut butter cups standing upright in white swirled icing

Exhibit E: “Some of my cakes! I would love to eat a slice in bed someday… pure luxury.”

A screenshot of an instagram post featuring a large rectangular pizza atop a hot pink towel. The poster is Nigella Lawson and her caption says,

Exhibit F: Nigella Lawson's famous pizza in bed with food towel

a hand holding a clear glass bowl full of pomegranate seeds

Exhibit G: “Ideal bed snacks – pomegranate seeds, cherries, edamame, chocolate, a bowl of watermelon, a slice of cake. Nothing too big or too messy!”

Exhibit G: “Ideal bed snacks – pomegranate seeds, cherries, edamame, chocolate, a bowl of watermelon, a slice of cake. Nothing too big or too messy!”

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John Hodgman

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Jesse Thorn

Host

Jennifer Marmor

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Valerie Moffat

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Episode 548: Eating In A-bed-ing

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Episode 548