038 - A Pet Cactus with Bad Jokes

About this episode

The hosts discuss Mardi Gras, share personal stories, and engage in unusual Would-You-Rather questions.

Midnight Cheesecake's Mardi Gras Would‑You‑Rather Episode This week, your sleepy long‑distance besties are recording at an hour no human should be awake — Ruha with her retainer still in, Bekah clinging to the last sips of Diet Coke before Lent begins. What starts as a Mardi Gras check‑in quickly spirals into sugar hangovers, Galentine’s crafts, and the eternal struggle of a night owl being besties with a morning person. And then… the Would‑You‑Rather questions begin. And they are unusual . From pet cacti that tell bad jokes to jellybeans that bounce away, from miniature butlers to marching bands at the gym, from glitter clouds to spotlight disasters — your girls tackle each scenario with the seriousness it absolutely does not deserve. There’s also a brief philosophical debate about whether a magic wand would turn your hamper into a cupcake or just make it taste like one. (Netflix, call us.) Along the way, we swap stories from our own lives — a magnet‑craft soirée, the saga of Waldo the parrot (newly crowned Midnight Cheesecake mascot), and the ongoing battle of waking up teenagers before sunrise. We even revisited the iconic Tom Holland “Umbrella” performance because honestly…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ruha Tacey, Bekah Rodgers

Topics covered

• Mardi Gras
• Would-You-Rather
• friendship
• humor
• personal stories
• night owls vs morning people

Keywords

• Mardi Gras
• Would-You-Rather
• cactus
• bad jokes
• sugar hangovers
• Galentine’s crafts
• night owl
• morning person
• Tom Holland
• Umbrella

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tom Holland “Umbrella” performance

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