Episode 115 · August 11, 2009 · 41:24
Let's Play Rate The State!
Tod Perry returns from a trip to South Carolina, leading to a debate about his absence and a detailed review of the state. The hosts introduce a new game called 'Rate The State' to quantify the quality of various US states based on specific categories.
Chapters
- 00:00Intro & Absence ArgumentMarc and Tod argue about Tod's absence from the previous shows and the options for guest hosting.
- 02:20South Carolina TripTod describes visiting his father in a retirement community and exploring the South.
- 07:15Southern Culture & StereotypesDiscussion on regional attitudes, 'Chucktown' shirts, and encountering a mammy doll in a plantation home.
- 10:01Travel LogsMarc discusses his own travels to Colorado, Minnesota, and El Paso.
- 13:42Rate The State IntroThe hosts launch the 'Rate The State' game and explain the five scoring categories.
- 15:18Topography RatingTod rates South Carolina's greenery and flatness.
- 18:30Sexiness RatingA lengthy discussion on the physical appearance of women in Hilton Head versus Charleston.
- 26:23Perceived Wealth RatingTod compares the wealth of Charleston to the poverty seen along I-95.
- 27:30History RatingDiscussion on the 'State's War', Gullah traditions, and the discomfort of slave-era art.
- 31:40Funosity RatingTod rates the state based on golf, cheap drinks, and friendly locals.
- 33:42Final Calculation & OutroThe hosts struggle with the math to determine South Carolina's final percentage grade.
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