Sibling Rivalry – The One About Pronunciation

Podcast by Sibling Rivalry & Studio71 & Confetti Cannon
Hosts: Bob the Drag Queen & Monét X Change
Original Air Date: December 22, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change dive into the hilarious complexities of pronunciation, regional accents, and how their backgrounds and relationships have blended the way they speak. Their banter touches on pet peeves, food preferences, queer culture, and a wide range of pop culture topics, all delivered with their signature wit and unapologetic honesty.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Pronunciation, Accents, and Slang

Timestamps: [02:21]–[03:37], [28:04]–[30:41], [54:11]–[55:06]

• Regional Differences:
  • The duo debates how they pronounce “zero,” with Bob’s “zero” vs. Monét’s “zero.”

    "So the Coca Cola that doesn't have sugar, that's not diet. How do you pronounce that? Zero. That's crazy." — Bob, [02:21]

  • Influence of partners and friends on speech: Bob admits picking up some of Monét’s New York inflections, like "coffee" and "talk."
• Playful Correction:
  • Bob corrects Monét's pronunciation, leading to a running joke about "the menu" vs. "the men-you," and “hero” vs. “zero.”
  • Both joke about “selective outrage” from fans over pronunciation disputes.

    "They don't like when I correct Monet's. Well, they gonna have to get over it." — Bob, [28:11]

• Accent Authority:
  • Bob references an online “accent expert,” Zay Dupree, who claims there’s no true borough-specific New York accent, sparking Monét's skepticism.

    "Zay has this thing where they basically go on about how New Yorkers do not have distinguishable accents...when you play them for New Yorkers, they cannot tell where people are from." — Bob, [47:23]

2. Underwear, Body Image, and Sexual Humor

Timestamps: [04:12]–[05:51], [11:05]–[14:46]

• Underwear Preferences:
  • Monét discusses her aversion to jockstraps, feeling they're “for people with fat asses.” Bob teases her about her “mondo” butt.

    "I don't like jockstrap. I've never been into jockstraps...I think their jockstraps are for people with fat asses and...for people who have mondo asses, it's a little different." — Monét, [05:01]

• Fisting Stories:
  • Both share wild stories about fisting, including an OnlyFans creator’s power dynamic fetish, leading to offbeat humor about “ending someone” and Kermit the Frog impressions.

    "If I had my hand up your ass to the shoulder, I'm doing this with your mouth now. You're Kermit!" — Bob, [13:03]

• Human Psychology:
  • They discuss the urge for chaos — like wanting to drive off a bridge or jump onto subway tracks — as a universal but unspoken facet of life.

    "There's only two type of people in the world. I mean, three types. Maybe on the subway platform, I could push you or I could jump or someone's gonna push me." — Bob, [14:22]

3. Food Hot Takes & Fast Food Culture

Timestamps: [16:00]–[26:33]

• Fast Food Rankings:
  • Strong opinions on IHOP (“good pancakes”), Denny’s (“not for pancakes”), and bygone menu items like Denny’s dessert hush puppies.

    "There are some culinary moments in the world that are, like, cultural resets. The McGriddle. Easy, easy." — James [Monét], [17:01]

• Chicken & Wing Rants:
  • Heated debate over best fast food wings: Popeyes, Wingstop, Buffalo Wild Wings, and opinions on how chicken should be washed.

    "Your wings are better than Buffalo Wild wings. But if I'm going to order wings from you...there's no sauce on top. I need a coating." — Bob, [20:27]

• Party Dish Aspirations:
  • Bob sets a culinary goal: perfecting Buffalo chicken mac and cheese for future gatherings.

    "I'm going to perfect making from scratch the perfect buffalo Mac and cheese. You never had a buffalo chicken Mac and cheese?" — Bob, [26:28]

4. Pop Culture, Drag, and Queer Community Commentary

Timestamps: [06:33]–[10:14], [35:05]–[38:38]

• Tyra Banks, Kim Kardashian, and AI Singers:
  • Praise for Tyra Banks as a cultural icon and debate over Kim Kardashian’s repeated bar exam failures (and alleged use of ChatGPT).
  • Discussion of AI music and how performers feel about digital artists.

    "I think that singers will take it more seriously than I do, for sure." — Bob, [09:34]

• The Breakfast Club and Ms. Pat:
  • Monét shares her surprise at Ms. Pat’s evolving views on queer identity and recounts a Breakfast Club debate on trans acceptance.

    "Ms. Pat was just basically saying, like, if I have any advice for you, just let people identify and be what they want to be." — James [Monét], [36:53]

5. Drag Name Pronunciations & The Power of Names

Timestamps: [30:32]–[31:04], [36:34]–[37:18]

• Running Pronunciation Jokes:
  • Bob repeatedly pronounces Monét’s name with his own spin (“Monet”), poking fun at how people, even within drag, have their own ways of addressing each other.
  • The duo rib each other on the impact of small language differences among close friends and in queer spaces.

6. NYC Life, Regional Stereotypes, and New York Trivia

Timestamps: [54:01]–[54:11], [54:25]–[55:06]

• Puerto Rican & Dominican Representation:
  • Monét and Bob discuss the demographics and cultural influence of Puerto Rican and Dominican populations in NYC.

    "New York City has more Puerto Ricans than any city in the world." — Bob, [54:01]

• Local Skepticism:
  • Monét explains New Yorkers’ inherent distrust — "a city that is constantly trying to beat us down" — and Bob counters with his own experience navigating such skepticism as a non-native.

7. School, Intelligence, and Fame

Timestamps: [42:10]–[44:08]

• Famous People & Education:
  • Chat about how fame affects education: Dropping out, homeschooling, and a digression into RuPaul’s unfinished high school experience.

    "It seems like something happened in RuPaul's life where she was not able to finish high school. That doesn't make you stupid, though." — Bob, [44:01]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Zero vs. Hero:

  "How do you say zero? That's cause you have a boyfriend of style." — Bob, [02:35]
  "They don't like when I correct Monet's. Well, they gonna have to get over it." — Bob, [28:11]

• On Trust in Kink:

  "Knowing that this bottom trusts him so much was like that...I think the trust was the part of it that was the fetish." — James [Monét], [14:11]

• On Skepticism:

  "We are always on the edge. We are always on the defense." — James [Monét], [49:00]

• On Drag Names:

  "Why do you Monet me? That's how I pronounce your name. Monet." — Bob, [30:37]

Additional Highlights

• Cultural Resets in Food:
  • Discussion of innovations like the McGriddle and KFC's mashed potato bowl as moments of fast food history.
• Random Pop Culture Knowledge:
  • The duo fact-check each other’s trivia, e.g., the origin of AR-15 and whether Mariah Carey and Sean Paul are “actually” Black.
• Pronunciation of "Empanada Mama" Menu Items:
  • Bob roasts fake indecision at familiar spots: "If you live in New York City...stop acting like you're looking at the menu. You know what you're gonna get." [27:19]
• Vocal quirks and playful fences:
  • Ongoing jokes about “sometimes vs. sometime,” “raw dogging the gym,” and fake food hacks with fast food orders.

Important Timestamps

• [02:21] – Zero vs. Hero pronunciation debate
• [09:34] – Thoughts on AI music and artistry
• [13:03] – Extended fisting/“Kermit” anecdote
• [17:01] – Fast food “cultural resets”
• [28:04]–[30:41] – Men-you/Menu debate; selective outrage
• [36:53] – Ms. Pat’s advice on trans acceptance
• [42:10] – Famous people and high school/education
• [54:01] – NYC’s Puerto Rican/Dominican populations
• [55:06] – Hero vs. zero and regionalism wrap-up

Conclusion

This episode is a showcase of Bob and Monét’s unique comedic chemistry and cultural commentary as they riff on everything from how to say “zero” to why New Yorkers are so skeptical. The combination of playful bickering, insightful takes on community issues, and relentless tangents make this a perfect example of Sibling Rivalry’s enduring appeal.

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