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Evelyn asks Jobu a real question — not an accusation dressed as a question, but an actual "why" with no predetermined answer waiting — and Jobu responds by inviting her to sit on the crack of the couch. They fall through. They land in the Alpha Winnebago, where Evelyn is a talking urn coughing on her own ashes, a retired Alpha Waymond is doing the crossword, and the big revelation is this: the Alpha Verse wasn't destroyed by Jobu. It was destroyed by verse jumping itself — by everyone finding whatever version of truth they wanted and then just fighting about it forever. The Daniels filmed that speech with a camera pushing in and the score swelling. We have thoughts.We dig into why that deleted scene was cut (it introduces infinite Alpha Verses, which would dissolve the stakes the film needs), what Evelyn's genuine open-ended question to Jobu actually costs her, and a long conversation about conspiratorial thinking, personal truth, and what it means when people stop caring whether something is real. Then the curtain opens on the Bagel Temple, and Jobu — dressed like alien royalty, per the script — is sitting there posed and barely containing her excitement, because the hero was never the obstacle. The hero was always the goal. Captain Hook letting Peter go. Father Marin finally arriving at the Macneil house. Evelyn, coming through the curtain, dressed like a peasant.Show archiveBanana for Scale Facebook GroupConnect with Kynan on Instagram or LetterboxdConnect with Lester on Facebook, Instagram, or XDeleted Scene! ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.Check out the other podcasts in the Banana for Scale family of podcasts:The Devil's Details: The Evolution of the Devil Through Art & LiteratureThe Exorcist Minute

Evelyn finishes her shield-spinning fight with a mom-tired hands-on-hips pose, then shepherds Waymond and Joy toward safety like they're late for a flight. But before she can catch her breath, Debbie the dog mom attacks—swinging her dog like a medieval meteor hammer. Evelyn dodges, traps the flying pup in the fridge, and unscrews a two-liter of orange soda while staring Debbie down with crazy eyes and her tongue out. The funniest beat? We hear the comical thud and angry bark as the toy dog bounces into the fridge, then Evelyn closes the door and just grins.We spend quality time defending why the dog-as-weapon sequence is hilarious despite being animal lovers. The obvious fakery and cartoon physics give us permission for the forbidden giggle—we know no real dogs were harmed, so the absurdity lands perfectly. Michelle Yeoh's comedic timing shines as she makes Mom Evelyn's version of action heroics distinctly her own: puffing cheeks, sticking out her tongue, and somehow making unscrewing a soda bottle look threatening.We also dig into family crisis dynamics, comparing how the Wongs handle chaos to the McCallisters running late. Plus: whose birthday cake is sitting untouched in that break room? What's in Sierra's "do not touch" container? And why did Nathan bring Orange Fuzz soda to the party?Show archiveBanana for Scale Facebook GroupConnect with Kynan on Instagram or LetterboxdConnect with Lester on Facebook, Instagram, or X ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.Check out the other podcasts in the Banana for Scale family of podcasts:The Devil's Details: The Evolution of the Devil Through Art & LiteratureThe Exorcist Minute

On this episode, it's not over 'til the verse-jumping lady sings! We follow Evelyn as she verse jumps into a world where she is a blind opera singer. What tragic irony that THIS is the universe where Gong Gong is looking on Evelyn with love and pride...and she can't see it! We also got another "Carmen Coincidence" moment because the lyrics of this opera song could mirror Evelyn's feelings about coming back to her dream of singing after such a long time. This is also the minute where the student surpasses the master—Evelyn jumped to this universe all on her own, without anyone in her ear telling her what weird thing to do or even where to jump! We also found a Reddit thread where Jane Lui AKA Surrija—the actor singing the opera in the film—comments on her favorite version of this song! ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.Check out the other podcasts in the Banana for Scale family of podcasts:The Devil's Details: The Evolution of the Devil Through Art & LiteratureThe Exorcist Minute

On this episode - Fart Proudly! - You've been a naughty Raccacconie - Emergency Foods! - No, not my butt! - Are cats domesticating US? - And never was a raccoon tale of more woe.... - You're gonna tell me Gomez Adams isn't autistic? - "Haha! You believe children are our future!" - the Trojan Horse of absurdism - The movie almost ended right here! - Where did Waymond get that cup? - "resting the game" - It's a miracle Terry the Dog made it all the way through The Wizard of Oz! - ...and more! ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.Check out the other podcasts in the Banana for Scale family of podcasts:The Devil's Details: The Evolution of the Devil Through Art & LiteratureThe Exorcist Minute

On this episode: - Might as well JUMP! - the DARK mentor - Dark Side of the Macho Man - All the Village People All At Once - When *IS* a good time to dance? - Close this podcast down! We figured it out! - Tariffs For Dummies - Does the Pan's Labyrinth guy have hands for eyes...or eyes for hands? - Deep Two Flowers - Tuck 'n Roll Christopher - ...and more! ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.Check out the other podcasts in the Banana for Scale family of podcasts:The Devil's Details: The Evolution of the Devil Through Art & LiteratureThe Exorcist Minute