Stephen A's Get@Me: Stephen A responds to Fan questions: Miami? Directional Urinating? Julius Caesar? - The Stephen A. Smith Show

Summary

Summary of "Stephen A's Get@Me: Stephen A Responds to Fan Questions: Miami? Directional Urinating? Julius Caesar?"

Release Date: December 19, 2024

In this engaging episode of "The Stephen A. Smith Show," host Stephen A. Smith takes a moment to connect directly with his audience by addressing a variety of fan-submitted questions. Spanning topics from city aesthetics and humorous personal habits to whimsical hypothetical scenarios and historical interpretations, Stephen A. delivers his trademark candid opinions with both humor and insight.

1. Miami: The Pinnacle of Beauty in the U.S.

Fan Question: E Girls XO asks, "Which city in the US has the best looking women and why is it Miami?"

Stephen A. (01:15) doesn't hesitate to crown Miami as the top city for attractive women. He emphasizes that Miami's appeal isn't limited to its vibrant cityscape but extends to its diverse neighborhoods, including Coral Gables, South Beach, and Little Havana. According to Stephen A., the blend of cultural richness and dynamic environments contributes to the unparalleled beauty found throughout Miami.

“Miami is special. It's special. And I'm not just talking about the city of Miami. I'm talking about the outskirts... Little Cuba, Miracle Mile, all of those spots.” (02:05)

He paints a vivid picture of Miami's allure, noting that the beauty is so pervasive that even a simple scene like a stunning woman at a gas station can captivate onlookers.

“That's when you know this place is deep. Different. Like different.” (02:30)

2. Directional Urinating: A Quirky Personal Insight

Fan Question: Greg1 inquires, "Which zone do you typically aim for when you're urinating?"

Stephen A. (03:00) approaches this unconventional question with his usual blend of humor and straightforwardness. He categorizes his aiming zones numerically, highlighting his unique perspective on an everyday activity.

“I would tell you zone five. And then when I really want to show... I'll venture out between three and seven just to circle around, because I can.” (03:25)

His response not only answers the question but also provides a glimpse into his playful personality, turning a mundane topic into an entertaining segment.

3. Hypothetical Showdown: Orangutan vs. Chicken

Fan Question: Dylan Heiser poses a creative dilemma: "Would you rather fight an orangutan once a year with a sword but don't know when the fight is going to happen, or fight a chicken every day?"

Stephen A. (04:10) opts to face the orangutan annually, reasoning that wielding a sword increases his chances of survival compared to the daily monotony and potential exhaustion of battling chickens.

“First of all, you're giving me a sword. And secondly, it's once a year. My chances of survival far exceeds a wild chicken.” (04:35)

He humorously acknowledges the absurdity of the situation while logically dissecting his choice, showcasing his ability to handle whimsical questions with both wit and rationale.

4. Julius Caesar: Tyrant or People's Hero?

Fan Question: DatingOnRome asks, "In your opinion, was the great Julius Caesar a tyrant or the people's hero of Rome?"

Stephen A. (05:00) takes a definitive stance, labeling Julius Caesar as a tyrant. He connects the historical figure's quest for authority to the modern term "Caesar complex," suggesting that Caesar's domineering nature overshadowed his potential as a people's hero.

“I say a tyrant. He was very, very big on authority, very, very big on having dominion over everyone.” (05:15)

Stephen A. further criticizes Caesar's tyrannical tendencies, implying that such traits were detrimental to the greatness of Rome despite Caesar's influential role.

“His tendencies were tyrannical. I hardly would say that that's the greatness of Rome.” (05:25)

Conclusion

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith masterfully balances humor, critical analysis, and personal anecdotes while addressing his listeners' diverse questions. From celebrating Miami's beauty and sharing quirky personal habits to navigating hypothetical battles and dissecting historical legacies, Stephen A. ensures that each response is both entertaining and thought-provoking. His ability to engage with fans in such a direct and personable manner reinforces his reputation as a dynamic and relatable media personality.

Note: All timestamps are approximations based on the provided transcript for illustrative purposes.

Transcript

A (0:00)

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B (0:28)

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C (1:03)

Let's get to the tweets before I get on out of here for the day, please. Let's get to them right now. Right, Let me see what tweets that you got here. Show it to me, please. First up at E Girls XO Stephen A. Which city in the US has the best looking women and why is it Miami? Well, first of all, you answered the question. It's Miami. Miami is special. It's special. And I'm not just talking about the city of Miami. I'm talking about the outskirts. I'm talking about going towards Coral Gables. I'm talking about South Beach. I'm talking about, you know, near Fort Lauderdale. I'm talking about Coral Gables, like I said before, Little Cuba, Miracle Mile, all of those spots. You know it's bad in Miami when one of the finest women you ever saw in your life is at a gas station pumping gas in Miami. That's when you know this place is deep. Different. Like different. I'm talking about the kind of beauty that stops traffic. Cats getting in car crashes cuz they screeching, screeching on their brakes, causing three car accidents and stuff like that. Cuz you. And then the accidents happen and then people like what the hell is wrong with you? And they all look over at the gas station and go like this. Oh I understand. Miami's like that. It really is like that. That's why I'll hang out in Miami. That's why I'm hanging out in Miami. Next tweet, please, at Greg1, 667-693-5420 rights, which zone do you typically aim for when you're peeing, urinating? I would tell you zone five. And then when I really want to show, you know, the versatility, the control that I have, I'll venture out between three and seven just to circle around, because I can. But the answer to that question would be 5. I never thought I'd be asked that question in my life. You understand what I'm saying? I would tell you. I would tell you from B to F and three to seven, focusing on five whenever I choose to. That would be the answer to the question. Very unique question. Let's get to the next tweet, please. Give it to me. What you got here at Dylan Heiser writes, would you rather fight an orangutan once a year, get a sword, but you don't know when the fight is going to happen, or fight a chicken every day? You got in any car, fight the orangutan. First of all, you're giving me a sword. And secondly, it's once a year. You understand? My chances of survival far exceeds a wild chicken. Being in a car with me every damn day. Eventually I'm gonna get tired of fighting. So I would tell you the orangutan once a year with a sword in my hand. That's where I would go with. Next tweet, please give it to me. DatingOnRome writes. Hey, Stephen, A. In your opinion, was the great Julius Caesar a tyrant or the people's hero of Rome? I say a tyrant. You know when they say you got a Caesar complex, whatever that means, people short, they got, you know, they like to be an authority and all this. I never bought into that or anything like that, but they got it from somewhere. It was Julius Caesar. So he was very, very big on authority, very, very big on having dominion over everyone or whatever. And his tendencies was. Were tyrannical. Okay, so again, when that. With that being the case, I hardly would say that that's the greatness of Rome, even though I'd be partial to. Listen to Maximus Decimus Meridius, loyal servant to the true emperor Marcus Aurelius, father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife, and I shall have my vengeance in this life or the.