Episode 778: Pecks and Balances

Episode notes

Erich brings the case against his wife, Allison. When they first started dating, they had a tradition called the “safety kiss.” If they were driving anywhere, they would check their seatbelts, secure the dogs, and then kiss each other for safety.

They are now expecting their first child. Erich wants to reinstitute the Safety Kiss tradition. But Allison is opposed! She doesn’t want to teach her child to be fearful and superstitious. Also: when she kisses Erich, she burps. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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Evidence from PECKS AND BALANCES

The dog is not actually wearing a wig, and this duck is inside!

Feeding a chicken a grape, as one does.

Look at these dog buddies

Would this cat get into a safety kiss?

This chicken is outside, where birds go!

Allison really does love to kiss Erich, outside of superstition contexts!