Waiting in Line

About this episode

This episode discusses the modern concept of waiting in line and the associated ethics, along with a news report on ketchup prices.

It’s something everyone has to do sooner or later, unless you’re wealthy, and that’s waiting in a line. But did you know that the idea of “lines” or “queues” is a modern invention? This week we discuss the pain that is waiting in a line as well as the ethics around cutting, fast passes, multi-lane lines, taking a number, and more. Also, a news report on the price of ketchup. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: The Complete Guide to Everything

Topics covered

• waiting in line
• queues
• ethics
• fast passes
• multi-lane lines
• taking a number
• ketchup price

Keywords

• waiting in line
• queues
• ethics
• fast passes
• ketchup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TCGTE

Products: ketchup

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