MBMBaM 795: The Naming of 2026
From The McElroy Family
In a humorous exploration of creativity and absurdity, the Mroy brothers engage in a whimsical naming process for the year 2026, reflecting on past year names while highlighting the lack of expertise in their suggestions. With playful banter and comedic elements, they invite listeners into their unconventional world, emphasizing that their advice should not be taken seriously.
Key Takeaways
- Colonoscopy vs. Audio Experiment: the former sounds preferable; at least you get a nap afterward.
- Naming years like a sitcom: absurd yet somehow profound, reflecting our collective absurdity and need for change.
- Populist votes in naming years—because democracy needs to be applied even to our cringeworthy themes.
- Tummy Buddy Life: a metaphor for electoral failure or just a belly full of bad ideas? You decide.
- Taking risks: hanging Christmas lights or wrestling with Scrooge, bravery looks different in every household.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Justin Mroy (person)
- Smalls (company)
- Zocdoc (company)
- Fungalore (concept)
- Dixie Chicks (media)
- Rick and Morty (media)
- Zolo (concept)
- Feeling Scene (media)
- Judge John Hodgman (media)
- Jug City (location)
- Stevie Nicks (person)
- Route 66 (location)
- Lime Disease (concept)
- Home Alone (media)
- Cordle, Ms Rachel (person)
- AI (product)
- Quantum Computing (product)
- Fortnite (media)