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Uncle J Train
I know you're angry. It's Tuesday and it has no feel. The weekend was fun. You're still hungover from the eating and next weekend is too far away. What will you do with your day? It's time to get ticked off. Complain with your gripe. Right now your friend Uncle J Train is here to tell you that you're right. It's a ticked off Tuesday. Ticked off Tuesday. You're angry and you don't even know why. Enjoy this podcast. It'll help you get to Friday.
Jared Freed
Hello and welcome to the J Train Podcast. This is J Train Jared Freed coming to you live from Boca. That's right, every Tuesday is a ticked off Tuesday. You, the listener, send in your complaints and I, the comedian and podcaster will complain with you. A complaint duet. You and I can sing the song of complaining together. Ah. My dad informed me while I'm in Boca that he hates the music in the beginning of the show. So he is anti music. I, I don't. Here's my first complaint. If, if, if it's not gonna help the show, why tell me you don't like it? I don't. It is my opinion that the music at the beginning of this show is not getting in the way of someone listening to the show. I, I, I can't believe it. If, if, and in my mind, you know, there's the 15 second button. But then you'd say Jared, the I guess what I do my complaint about the complaint about the music at the begin is I have to now go through the, the go into the depths of my brain and wonder am I, am I turning off someone who would have loved this show. But I don't know if you would, if you could ever love this show by being someone, I don't know of a person who hates the music at the beginning so much that they can't even listen to the rest. I can't would even like my perspective to not know that that was fun, you know, having a laugh with the music. I mean, the music isn't serious. I'm not submitting it to Spotify now I think I should submit it to Spotify. This makes me want to submit it and make it an actual album. This is not where I was looking to go at the beginning of this podcast. I was not looking to complain about this. I have another complaint. I got one complaint today. Uno complaint. I will get to my complaint this podcast. I, if you're listening now, this weekend I'm going to be in Rochester. Rochester. Rochester. I don't know if that works. Okay, I'll stop. Dad, I'm in Rochester this weekend. Five shows. It's been a while since me and Rochester. I think I opened for Michelle Wolf there years ago. Comedy on Carlson. And I remember. Here's my memory of Rochester, New York, was one. Everyone telling me, get the garbage plate. Yes. If you're listening and going. And if you don't know what a garbage plate is, yes, that is something that they take pride in in Rochester. And I will Google the meaning of. Of garbage plate. I don't even know how to. I know how to describe it my way, but I would also. Okay, here we go. Wikipedia our. Our Lord and Savior. Wikipedia. The garbage plate is an American dish. This is what we're known for in America, Okay? If you don't know what it is, you don't even know what we're not. This is an America. I don't think calling it an American dish is fair to America, but okay, it is an American dish. It's in Rochester, New York. So I guess that's. That's like. If someone's like, yeah, Jared. You know, he does. If someone described me and they were like, jared, yeah, he does a bunch of fart humor. I've joked about farts, but I don't do fart humor. That's not my thing. So the same way I'd be like, the garbage place is an American dish. We make the garbage plate. But that's not a thing that makes it sound like we, you know, the garbage plate is on the American flag. The garbage plate. That is such. Oh, the Americans and the garbage plate. I'm just here thinking of, like, other, you know, snooty Europeans. Oh, you'd like the garbage plate. That's even a European accent. Okay, the garbage plate. The picture is exactly what it is. The picture is from afar. It's disgusting. I mean, if you saw. I'm, like, backed up. But once we get into it, it's all things I like. The garbage plate is an American dish consisting of hot dog or hamburger meat. Hot meat sauce. Is that, like, temperature hot meat sauce or spicy hot meat sauce? I'm gonna go with spicy meat sauce or no hot meat sauce. Hot meat sauce is the grossest phrase I have ever heard in my fucking life. Okay? The guy. This wasn't where this podcast was supposed to go. We're still in ticked off Tuesday. Don't worry. I got three complaints. They're from Patreon. So I want you to be a Patreon subscriber, because that gets you first Dibs. Once the Patreon stop complaining, we go to the mailbox. Jtrain podcastmail.com Also, you can sign up for Patreon. Patreon.com Jared Freed and we have two ads. One. Nutrafol. If your hair has started going, it can be stressful. Take back control with Nutrafol. From stress and nutrition to hormones and lifestyle, there are tons of reasons your strands could be shedding. Luckily, Nutrafol makes multiple formulas tailored to your specific trouble spots. 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They are all in the description of this episode. Let's go back to the garbage plate. I did not forget. Okay, so I'm going to. This is an ad within an ad. Jared, you professional podcaster, you. I'm going to Rochester this weekend and then I'm going to Nashville. Get your tickets, jared free.com the, the the play. I'm so mad that the garbage plate is an American. It should say the garbage plate is a Rochester, New York dish. So here's the plate. The garbage plate is an American dish consisting of hot dog or hamburger meat. Why not both? What is someone going to be like, ugh, there's hot dog in my hamburger meat? No one's going to say that it's called a garbage plate. Why are we. Okay, so the garbage plate is American dish consisting of hot dog or hamburger meat. Hot meat sauce, which we've already discussed, is the grossest phrase of all time. And other condiments piled atop a variety of side dishes, typically including macaroni salad and home fries. It's usually served, get this, with a side of buttered bread. And just in case you wanted to be a little naughty, they're gonna give you a side of butter bread. Here's the thing. I love macaroni salad. I don't love macaroni salad. Touching other things. The idea that there'd be hot meat sauce. We don't. A meat sauce on a macaroni salad sounds. Not for me. I'm gonna try it this weekend. I'm gonna do it. A trademark of the restaurant Nick Tahoe Hots in Rochester, New York. Okay, let's stop calling it an American dish, which originated the dish in 1918. Oh, my God. This. This is real history. The garbage plate has become the signature dish of Rochester, now served by numerous restaurants under modified names such as. Oh, so Nick, I think it's Tahoe, but I. It could be Tahoe. Nick Tahoe hots. Nick Tahoe Hots. I think it sounds better. Nick Tahoe Hots. It's fun. Way more fun to say. Take that for a spin listener. Do me a favor. Pause this episode right now and just say. You don't even have to pause. Say it with me. Nick Tahu Hotz. It's fun to say your. Your mouth moves in a way. It's got good mouth feel. I never like when I do understand when food people say that oh, it's got a good mouth feel, but it's always like a little too sexual for me. But that does. Nick Tahu Hotz. Nick Tahu Hotz. Nick Tahoe Hots. Just say it. Once your lips move in a way you're happy to have a move. Just that little, little, little, little gift from your Uncle J train to you. Okay. Now served by numerous restaurants under modified names such as Rochester Plate. See, that's what I would want as an American. I don't want to be attached to garbage plate. Oh, the Rochester plate is a Rochester, New York dish. That's how I would Wikipedia kind of fucked us as Americans. The trash plate. Okay, trash plate. I get it. Garbage plate. Trash plate or simply plate. Hey, I'd like a plate. That'd be awkward. Hey, you got a plate and then all of a sudden a bunch of hot dog with hot meat sauce and macaroni salad comes out. You're like, wait a minute, I just want an extra plate. So then it gives the history. There are variants. The legacy. I was wondering this when I read it was invented in 1918. I wonder if they did a 100 year anniversary in August 2017. In celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the garbage plate, the Rochester Red Wings of Minor League baseball briefly changed their names to the Rochester Plates with a special promotion offering variants on the garbage plate, including one called Home plate. The team renewed the Rochester plates moniker in 2018, assuming the very the name at every Thursday home game and unveiled a garbage plate themed mascot named Mac. I gotta see the mascot. They gotta. Why would they be the Rochester Red Wings? Just go with the plates. That's such a more fun name. Such a more fun name. Oh, and look at. So the mascots. Awesome. This should be their name. Just do it. It's basically a yellow version of Oscar the Grouch. Where, where his hat is. The top of the. Is the garbage can and he's wearing the garbage. I need this hat. He's wearing the garbage can. Like, like, like, like suspenders. It's like I'm trying to. The description is leaving me. It's like if someone was wearing a barrel. It's awesome. Here's him on the field. I will share this. We will share this on the Instagram account. If I can copy image. I'm only one. I'm a single mother here. We're going to share this on the Instagram. We will put it tomorrow. It's a fantastic mascot. It. It is crazy. I love mascots. I love weird mascots. I love when a Mascot represents the home I like. I always thought. I love the New Orleans changing their name to the Pelicans. And then I hated the Pelican mascot they use. It was too evil. It's got to be goofy. These are all complaints. These are real complaints for me. This is listen some of some of your favorite podcasts, talk about politics, talk about wars and the atrocities of the world, and we're not doing enough and they make you feel bad. This one is going to complain about misused mascot opportunity. Now the plates jersey, not for me. I'm looking at the jersey. Not great. Why would you stay the Red Wings. Who are you being the Red Wings for Rochester. This is my opening bit for Rochester. So if you come to the show, you can get there late. Here's my complaint. It's another food complaint. I'm not going to name the restaurant. I'm in Boca. There's a restaurant here I love and it's a good, like breakfast, lunch place. I get the same thing there every time. And I sit outside when I go breakfast, you know, 12. I got there today at like 4. Okay. So it's pretty empty. And I'm like, I'm gonna go off my normal. I'm gonna go off, off the road. I'm gonna go off road. I'm gonna four wheel this into other territories. And I was like, you know what? I really want a rap. You know the rap. It's so crazy where the rap started as this healthy alternative. And then everyone's like, oh, the rap has more calories than the bun. And now it ruined. And now even getting a wrap, I'm like feeling guilty. This is how fucked up I am. But I was like, I hadn't eaten all day and I'm like, I'm not here for breakfast. I never do anything else on this menu. And I'm looking at it, I'm like, oh, maybe I'll get the burrito. And I'm like, looking at the burrito, I'm like, yeah, let's get a burrito at this healthy. It's a healthy place. And I look a little down the menu and they have a chicken, a Thai peanut chicken. Thai peanut chicken lettuce wraps. The more I as I'm about to complain about this, this is my fault. It's my fault. But I. I thought it was in the wrap category. No, it isn't my fault. Now that I think about it, if you. You can't put Thai lettuce, chicken wraps is not the same as a wrap. Those cannot be in the Same section. Now I will say they do have next to the you can add whole wheat wrap for $1.99. And I did find that peculiar. I said, I don't know about this one. I said, I would like who. Why would it be $1.99 for a whole wheat than the regular wrap? That was my thinking at first. So then I ordered it and basically I had what would amount to all the supplies to make. It was a tie lettuce chicken wrap. It was what it said on the, on the, on the menu. My problem is it's in the wrap category. So I was confused and the plate comes out and I honestly think they knew because the guy came over, the waiter came over, came outside, dropped the plate and ran away. So he. I'm sure they get this sent back five times a month. And I will be asking, I'm going to ask in the way I ask about things when I'm like investigating a complaint. And I will, you know, listen as a good podcaster. I will come back here to ticked Off Tuesday to let people know if this is a common mistake. Because it came out, he disappeared. Now we're sitting outside. There's no one outside. It's empty. So now I, I'm not walking back. I'm kind of waiting for him to come back. Maybe I'll send it back within two minutes. I'm in. Now I'm doing Thai lettuce chicken wraps as if I'm at, you know, I'm at Cheesecake Factory, which I love there. If you're expecting a wrap and, and the lettuce cups come out, you are disappointed. You are like me. My issue is you can't put that in the wrap. It can't be in the wrap category under a burrito because now my brain is in a rap town. I'm not in a, in a lettuce cup town. That's my issue. And I can't believe I'm the only one is. And I will invent. I will come back with a update on this one. J train podcast@gmail.com J train podcast@gmail.com. so now we've, we've discussed the garbage plate. We've discussed mascots. We've done one ad. You know about my shows in Rochester. You know that if you want to be a part of Ticked Off Tuesday, the best way to do that is to be a part of Patreon. They are using their membership. How do you sign up? Patreon.com jaredfreed and that gets you for five bucks a month. You can comment on coffee with J Train with your complaint and you get first dibs on ticked off Tuesday. Also, you got coffee with J Train. This is my chance to tell you what I talked about last week. Last week was kind of a nothing week, but I did talk about going on a pizza date and the pizza I got some more food content. I also just talked about. It was very inside comedy. If you have any curiosity about stand up comedy and the work that goes into creating a new hour, it's worth signing up for Patreon. If not, you know, that's okay too. So let's go to your complaints Ticked off Tuesday. Hey, Jared, hope you're doing well. I frickin love listening to your complaints and I love that you give us the space to complain too. Of course, I am a fair dictator. So I've got a complaint here and I do wonder if anyone else has this issue. I prepare to be agreed with. I have two older relatives, an aunt and an uncle who are recently retired and have a lot of free time on their hands. My issue is they're both severely addicted to Facebook and constantly, and I do mean constantly, send me memes and recipes to me on Facebook messenger who you. Listen, you came to the right place. Let me just say, boomers on Facebook are wild. That is an addiction for them. Consider yourself seen and heard. My parents are on Facebook all day long. My mom more so than my dad. And you know, it replaced People magazine, I think I really do believe. You know, I remember growing up, my. My mom would be thumbing through a People magazine. Ooh, they're dating them. Huh? That person went to rehab. Oh, look who had a birthday. Stars. They're just like us. That was like her version of putting her brain on the shelf in the way you are with this podcast. Listen, this isn't set out of hatred. I'm just saying this is something I've noticed. Now our parents are doing that with Facebook. Facebook has taken away the need for People magazine because now you go through your own version. All the stars in your life. Ooh, look who got married. Ooh, look who's single now. Oh, someone's put on some pounds. You know, like, these are all things you get from Facebook that you used to get from, you know, US magazine, People magazine. All these, like, kind of trash magazines that used to be on the checkout counter as you left the grocery store. So. And I will also say there is nothing more annoying this happened. If you've been listening to this show for any amount of time, for the last like three months. You know that my Facebook got hacked for a week and it almost ruined my life on that subject. I am very stressed out about Facebook messenger and I. The links that get sent over it, they all just look contaminated. And my dad, like this person's aunt and uncle sends me like golf tips over Facebook messenger and I can't click on them. And it's so. Because I don't know if he's sending me an actual golf tip or a virus that will take over my computer, my mind and my soul. This person writes, they each send me legitimately 30 plus Facebook posts a day. This is wild. No, no, no. You are. I'm. I'm like one at 3am Every few days. Maybe. I silenced the notification. She was. They sent a laughing face emoji. So there. I mean, this is your. Your aunt and uncle need an intervention. I silenced the notifications for them because I couldn't stand getting notifications all day at this point. I rarely even open them. But it gets a little awkward when they bring up one of those posts in person. Like, oh, did you see the Garfield joke I sent you? This happened with my dad this weekend. Did you see the golf tip I sent you? And I said, no, it looks like it's from the Chinese government. No, I'm not clicking on link. Ain't nobody got time for Garfield at all times. They write, thanks. I could not agree with you more. This is annoying. This is. This is also not, you know, them not acknowledging. Here's what we know as millennials and probably younger, the time suck that is social media. I don't think your aunt and uncle realize, like, to them, they're like, oh, you just like go look at this at like a portion of your day when you, you have nothing. Like, this is the real issue. You are the only ones they have on Facebook. They're not communicating. They're not getting all these messages in the way you're getting. They're not getting us what they're sending out. They're sending out. They're never receiving. That's the problem. And if they're receiving, it's from each other. So they don't notice. There is never a time they're like, Garfield from aunt, you know, Stacy, what the fuck? Again, they don't have to deal with this. So they don't know what it feels like to be annoyed by this. They don't know what it feels like to have someone randomly out of the middle of your day. You get a notification, you have to look at your phone. Like, those notifications are the addiction. Getting rid of the number one on the right corner of it, getting rid of the red dot, that's part of the addiction. And I'm with you. I'm here smoking cigs right next to you. This couldn't be more on point for what I've dealt with this week. My dad literally said to me, did you watch the golf tip I sent you? And I'm like, I can't click on that. And again, if it was over Instagram, like, I don't click on links on Instagram either. But here's the difference. Facebook, it comes up as a link. This is also annoying, at least on Instagram, when you forward something, it is like, it looks like it's staying on Instagram. When you send someone a Facebook link, it's like a. It's like, you know, it's like blurred out and it's got a hyperlink and it just. It doesn't look like you're staying on app. It looks like it's leaving the app. And that has a lot to do with the messenger app. I don't like that the messenger app is, like, not inside of Facebook, if that makes any sense. Jtrain podcastmail.com we have one more sponsor. Herobred. Stop freaking out every time someone invites you to Taco Tuesday. Well, let me. Let me just say this goes into my complaint about the wrap. Hero bread has tortillas. Herobred tortilla is delicious and the bread is delicious. But I'm just saying, like, a lot. They have lots of. The bread is soft and fluffy with ultra low net carbs. So it's like, listen, if this place said, oh, our tortilla has. If everyone said the wrap was made with herobred tortillas, life would be good, we wouldn't even be thinking about them. The bread is ultra low net carbs, zero grams of sugar and lots of fiber. They're classic plain bagels. I like the bagels with breakfast. 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They're all in the description of this episode. We got two more ticked off Tuesdays, then we're get out of here. Want to thank you for being a J Train listener. Would love for you to share this show. Just this is just a little gentle plug. Jared Feather. Feather. I'm currently working at a coffee shop I come to a lot. So you're working at the coffee shop that you frequent? When I work from home, I get my coffee and my muffin and usually stay for two hours or so to get a change of scenery for my apartment. Love it. Totally understand. Jealous of you and your muffin eating. I am working here right now and just get up to go to the bathroom. And both bathrooms have a sign on the door that says out of order. Sorry. I get that. That happens and that's okay. But there needs to be a sign on the front door that lets people know that there is no usable bathroom. I totally agree. Luckily, all I have to do is pee and I can probably survive until I get home. But that is a very dangerous game to play at a coffee shop. I am super annoyed because I pack up all my stuff to come get out of the house for a bit and probably would have picked one of the other 20 coffee shops in my town if I knew there was no bathroom here. I agree with you. This is deceptive. They didn't put it on the door because they know that. They know that people make their decision on the whole coffee shop. This is the reality that Starbucks created Starbucks. Basically, their whole thing was like, we're gonna create a space that you're never gonna want to leave. Here's your free WI fi, here's your shitter, here's your water if you want one. And now we expect that from all of our coffee shops. And so now they don't want to lose you. They want to get you in there. And they go, ah, the bath. You know what? And I. It makes you kind of an annoying customer. Because then we react. I do this. I walk in, I go, hey, you got a. You got a bathroom I could use? And then they go, yeah. And I go, great. I can order first and then I order. But I do that at every coffee shop I go to because I. I tend to be out of the house more and need these places. I've been. I've been shitting all over Manhattan for years. I'm just saying. I totally agree with you. It's annoying. And they're doing. The more annoying part is you feel like you got burned. Listen, if the sign was on the door, win some, lose some. And honestly, it would motivate them more to bring back the bathroom. They have no motivation now because they're probably losing no business, everyone. And if you're a place where people tend to pull out a computer, you got to let people know, today's not a computer day. You're not going to be able to do in our. In our toilet. It's over for us. Yeah, that's annoying. I. I've said this here before, and I can't believe I can't get more of a groundswell for it, but it is crazy to me that banks don't have bathrooms. They. They say thank you for being a customer at the end of your transaction and you can't use the bathroom. What kind of thankfulness is this? Jtrain podcastmail.com, jtrainpodcastmail.com we got a long one. Love listening to the podcast and your comedy. Thank you. I visit different sites in random areas for work, so I end up driving a lot. Some days I could be in the car for over four hours, which I actually enjoy. It's easy and lots of time to listen to my favorite podcasts. And they put in quote in parentheses, you thank you. My complaint. With so much driving, I inevitably end up needing to stop and find a bathroom. A lot of bathroom talk today. Usually this is not a big issue. And I can find a gas station with a bathroom. Last week, however, was a different story. I needed to go and pulled off the freeway into a gas station. They didn't have a bathroom. Okay, no big deal. Again, that's another one. Like, put it on the front. No bathroom, especially a gas station. I think it's more important for a gas station. Very few times is someone running into a coffee shop. Do you got a toilet? I gotta go. Gas station people do that. I've done that. Okay, no big deal. I saw there was a different gas station across the road. I go in There and the employee says their bathroom is for employees only. No customers. At this point, all the iced coffee I've been sipping is hitting me and I really need to get need to go. I look up on Google and see another gas station a few minutes away and drive there. The lady at the desk says the bathroom is currently being cleaned. I tell her it's an emergency, I really need to go and I'll wait for it to be cleaned. A few minutes later, the person cleaning the bathroom comes out and says, you can't go in there. The floor is still wet from me mopping. I would say I'm going to risk it. I'm sorry. I know you're mopping. I know it's wet, but my pants are about to be wet. I say again, this is an emergency. I really need to go. She says, sorry, but the floor is wet. You can't go in there. At that point, I'm going outside around the corner. I'm squatting next to the fucking place. At this point, I don't know what to even say and start to walk out the door. Suddenly I feel something coming and this next part is embarrassing. But this, but. But as this is anonymous, I will tell it. Oh God. I go outside and see a grass area with some trees in the parking lot. Oh my God. I didn't even read the end. I didn't know this. Run over there and go behind the trees. I don't think anyone saw, but this was in a metropolitan area, not in the countryside. Anyways, writing this out, I am mad again. Who cares if the floor is wet? Why don't more gas stations have bathro bathrooms? They should all have bathrooms. That is why people stop at a gas station to use the bathroom. Put it make it. Here's if they feel they are losing money from this. Here's what you do. Because I do think people would only you put here's what these places should do. And I'm not even at this point. Like we all make decisions with our time and money. If I went to a gas station and they had tap to pay like they do at the subway. Subway, the New York City subway. You can go up, you can apple pay. Pull up the card you want on your phone tap, you're right through. That should be. And it should be 25 cents. Make us pay if you need to get. And then you'd say, well, how do we stop at 25? If it's a dollar, would you pay a dollar? If you're about to go outside and pop a squat next To a gas station in a metropolitan area, this person would have paid 10 and again. Or they would have moved on to the next one and taken their chances. This is, I mean, I don't know if it was a number one or a two. Did you say, I don't know. She says, sorry, but the floor is wet. I mean, emergency means two to me. But you did say iced coffee, so it might be number one. Even so, whatever it is, no one should be. I mean, the floor is wet. When someone says, hey, it's really an emergency. If I'm working at the gas station, I get like a rag and I like clean off the way you're gonna go like, let's do it. And they don't want to wash it again. I know they're working, they're not paid a lot. But like, you see someone doing the potty dance in front of you, an adult, and they're like, please, anything you can do? And you go, nope, floor is wet. Because the floor is wet is a really annoying. This is another reason you had to go outside. It's the difference. And I bring up this example a lot. This is the difference between 10. Do 10 pushups and just do some push ups. When someone says do 10 pushups, you get 10. There's no question you're gonna get to 10. When someone says do a bunch of push ups, you do like three and you go, how long? How many you want me to do already? Oh my God, I'm tired. There's no goal. Same for the floor is wet. Hey, the floor is wet. I just got done mopping. You can't go in there. Okay, are you gonna start a stopwatch? Is there a two minute clock? When do we do this? Do we look at the sun? Do you just look at the floor and see when it stops, like, stops glistening? Do you want me to blow on it so we'll go quicker? Like this is. There's no time. If they had said to you give it two minutes for the floor to dry, it would have been annoying but justified. Hey, I just got done cleaning there. You got to give it at least two minutes. I know you have an emergency. Just take the two minutes. I'll time it when you walk on it. Now your might slip and it really fucks it up. I'll even get a rag and I'll try and dry off like the corners for you so that we can get you moving in there. But really what they did is they said floors wet. So what, three years we can go back in that bathroom. What is the amount. Like the fact that they didn't give you amount of time is them giving you a no. That's the no. I'm getting mad for you. Give you a time. You're waiting. You're okay. You're not peeing in a kid's playground next to a gas station. Ticked off Tuesday, back next week, boom.
The JTrain Podcast: The Garbage Plate, Mascots, and Bathroom Rules - TICKED OFF TUESDAY
Host: Jared Freid
Release Date: April 1, 2025
In this episode of The JTrain Podcast, host Jared Freid, affectionately known as Uncle J Train, delves into the frustrations and pet peeves that listeners commonly face every Tuesday. The segment, dubbed "Ticked Off Tuesday," invites both the host and his audience to air grievances and find camaraderie in shared annoyances.
Jared kicks off the episode by addressing a personal gripe regarding the podcast's introductory music:
Jared Freid [01:15]: "If it's not gonna help the show, why tell me you don't like it?"
He humorously debates the necessity of the opening tune, questioning its impact on listeners and expressing frustration over a familial critique. This segment sets the tone for the episode, emphasizing the theme of airing and discussing everyday frustrations.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing the Garbage Plate, a quintessential Rochester, New York dish. Jared provides an in-depth exploration of its origins, composition, and cultural significance.
Definition and Composition:
Jared Freid [05:30]: "The garbage plate is an American dish consisting of hot dog or hamburger meat, hot meat sauce, and a variety of side dishes like macaroni salad and home fries."
He criticizes the term "American dish," advocating instead for its identification as a Rochester specialty to preserve local pride.
Historical Context:
Jared Freid [07:45]: "It originated in 1918 and has since become Rochester's signature dish, celebrated and reimagined by numerous local eateries."
Cultural Impact:
Jared recounts the Rochester Red Wings' temporary name change to the Rochester Plates in honor of the dish, highlighting the community's deep-rooted affection for it.
Humorous Anecdotes:
Jared Freid [09:20]: "The picture is exactly what it is. The picture is from afar. It's disgusting. I mean, if you saw..."
He humorously grapples with the unappetizing imagery versus his genuine appreciation for the dish's taste, adding a relatable humor element to the discussion.
Transitioning from food, Jared addresses the mascot associated with the Rochester Plates, showcasing his penchant for quirky and representative mascots.
Jared Freid [12:10]: "It's basically a yellow version of Oscar the Grouch. Where his hat is the garbage can and he's wearing the garbage."
He praises the creativity and local relevance of the mascot, expressing enthusiasm for its unique design and its role in promoting community identity.
One listener expresses frustration over older family members' relentless use of Facebook:
Listener [20:05]: "My issue is they're both severely addicted to Facebook and constantly send me memes and recipes on Facebook Messenger."
Jared empathizes, sharing his experiences with his parents' Facebook addiction and the intrusion it causes in daily life. He underscores the generational gap in social media usage and its impact on communication.
Jared Freid [21:15]: "Boomers on Facebook are wild. That is an addiction for them."
Another listener complaint revolves around the lack of accessible bathrooms in public establishments:
Listener [30:40]: "With so much driving, I inevitably end up needing to stop and find a bathroom. Last week, I pulled into a gas station without one."
Jared delves into the inconvenience and frustration caused by unavailable restrooms, especially during emergencies. He humorously narrates a personal anecdote about being denied bathroom access, highlighting the inconsiderate practices of some establishments.
Jared Freid [32:55]: "If someone says, 'Hey, it's really an emergency,' and you deny them, that's beyond frustrating."
He suggests practical solutions, such as implementing a small fee for bathroom use to offset maintenance costs, emphasizing the importance of customer-friendly policies.
Wrapping up the episode, Jared encourages listeners to engage with the podcast through Patreon for exclusive content and to share their own complaints for future episodes. He reiterates the essence of "Ticked Off Tuesday" as a communal space for venting and finding solidarity in shared grievances.
Jared Freid [45:00]: "This is your space to complain and find others who get it. Join us on Patreon to be a part of our complaint duet."
On Show Music:
Jared Freid [01:15]: "If it's not gonna help the show, why tell me you don't like it?"
On Garbage Plate Composition:
Jared Freid [05:30]: "The garbage plate is an American dish consisting of hot dog or hamburger meat, hot meat sauce, and a variety of side dishes like macaroni salad and home fries."
On Mascot Design:
Jared Freid [12:10]: "It's basically a yellow version of Oscar the Grouch. Where his hat is the garbage can and he's wearing the garbage."
On Social Media Addiction:
Jared Freid [21:15]: "Boomers on Facebook are wild. That is an addiction for them."
On Bathroom Accessibility:
Jared Freid [32:55]: "If someone says, 'Hey, it's really an emergency,' and you deny them, that's beyond frustrating."
In this episode, Jared Freid masterfully balances humor with relatable frustrations, offering listeners a blend of laughter and empathy. From celebrating local culinary delights to addressing everyday inconveniences, "The Garbage Plate, Mascots, and Bathroom Rules" serves as a testament to finding humor and community in the mundane aspects of life.
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