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Episode 32 - Weird Rules Parents Had

Episode 32 - Weird Rules Parents Had

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1. 🕺 Cop Crashes a Party… To Dance?!

· Cop responds to a noise complaint

· Ends up joining the dance circle!

· Discussion: “Coolest cop experiences”


2. 🚨 Party Busted: Launa’s Teen Party Stories

· Parties while parents were away snowshoeing

· Mom left notes for the cops to enter if more than 4 cars in driveway

· Cops showed up regularly

· Breathalyzer stories → Launa took pictures with cops!

· Had 5 minor consumption tickets → led to probation and alcohol classes

· “Launa’s Liquid Lunch” throwback from 98 Rock


3. 👮‍♀️ Small-Town Police Culture

· Knew all the cops — they were family friends

· Parties with siblings

· Sibling dynamics: strict brother, party-sister mentor

· "Learning" to drink: plug your nose and start liking beer


4. 😂 Weird Rules Parents Had

(Ranked & reacted to by the hosts)

From Reddit:

· No turning on lights during thunderstorms 🌩️

· No stepping on bath mats with wet feet 🚿

· No wearing clothing with faces (like Mickey Mouse) 👕

· Curtains must be open in the morning for neighbors 🪟

· Muting commercials; only time to talk during TV 📺

· Couldn’t fart in front of family — had to leave room 💨

· No internet before 1 PM on Sundays (to appear like they were at church) 🙏

· No same food twice in one day 🍽️

· One communal drinking cup at the sink 🥤 (ew.)

Hosts’ Rules Growing Up:

· Thermostat was sacred — never touch it ❄️

· Open fridge only if you knew what you were taking out 🧊

· Leaving lights on so robbers think someone’s home 💡

· J.R.’s dad's theory: burglars poop when nervous, so sniff the house after vacation 💩


5. 🎯 Final Thoughts + Wrap-Up

· Launa leaves lights on all the time — Paul hates it

· Everyone shares their current “home protection” rituals

· Lots of laughs and surprises throughout

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