Am I The A**hole (Spooky Halloween Edition) - SimplyPodLogical

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On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben look at posts on the popular subreddit r/amitheasshole and discuss halloween, candy, scaring people, holding babies, and finish the episode with a Halloween candy fantasy draft.
0:00 - Hey what’s up holo everyone
1:55 - Am I the a**hole for making my son give away his halloween candy?
7:43 - Am I the a**hole for scaring my sister in law?
12:44 - Am I the a**hole for not letting my adult brother sleep in my room when he has nightmares?
17:15 - Am I the a**hole for expecting my husband to pay for halloween decorations he wants?
22:45 - Am I the a**hole for not letting kids eat candy on halloween night?
27:07 - Am I the a**hole for buying my son a 'girly' halloween costume without his father’s permission?
31:12 - Am I the a**hole for not wanting to hold a baby?
37:38 - Am I the a**hole for giving candy to a baby?
42:55 - Am I the a**hole for not sharing my candy with my husband because he does not eat them one colour at a time?
47:24 - Ben and Cristine’s ultimate Halloween Candy Fantasy Draft
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[@gemmaburman7767]

The cardboard cutout lady is a legend and doesn't need to apologise for anything other than being awesome.

[@hotsexyangel]

Period!

[@SomeBody-ce3gq]

I f*cking loved that ahahahaha 😂😂

[@alexandra109]

Agreed. But just don’t understand. They make these great things called locks. Install a lock, no issue.

[@buh_buh_becky]

Seriously. Although I would have called her out the first time I heard to door or even the 2nd time she saw that something was moved. Or I’d go and sit and wait in the bedroom for her to try to snoop. But I’m that ass hole lol

[@gemmaburman7767]

@@alexandra109 Shouldn't have to in your own house. This option was far more creative.

[@Baeoah]

"Candy & Communism with Ben" - A segment I 10/10 would watch 🤣

[@omyui]

And somehow it ends up being a murder mystery podcast 😂

[@priscillarocco]

Lol I love the way his mind works

[@kayenjee]

SimplyDadLogical

[@clarissathompson0103]

That whole segment cracked me up 🤣

[@justsam4321]

No one: Ben: So Halloween can teach children communism What a man😂

[@dianaanca7079]

another example of why socialism/communism don't work

[@chameleonhal0]

He got cut after he said that with an ad that started "Liberals say that it is safe!"

[@dianaanca7079]

@@chameleonhal0 lol

[@Conformist138]

My guess for the diabetic child story is that, being 5, she probably doesn't fully understand her own condition yet. She's too young to fully be trusted to know what she can and can't have, especially in the face of massive temptation and all the other kids enjoying it. Having all the kids delay one night and avoiding having their piles of sugary candy out and available is potentially for safety--instead of the parents having to watch like a hawk for any sharing or mix-ups, it's easier if everyone enjoys the sugar-free snacks, and the sugary candy is held until later. The compromise is that the diabetic girl is leaving her own trick or treat bag behind after the sleepover (since she can't eat it anyway), and thus all the remaining kids get a candy "bonus" for waiting one night. I totally get the idea, and don't know why the mom thinks the 5 year old should be in better control of her diabetes, while she thinks it's fine and worth indulging an 8 year old who will have a tantrum if she simply doesn't get her way immediately.

[@we3345]

I was thinking the same. Also diabetics can eat regular candy but only in very limetted amounts and I doubt a five year old would only eat like 2 pieces of candy while the other kids stuff their faces. And the wife does not even want to ask the children if they want the 'wait one night-get more candy' deal.

[@nuclearseahorse]

Yeah, also depending on the insulin dependence, we don't have enough information to know who is ill-informed about diabetes and if this is even a necessary concern.

[@Gidgimmortal]

Exactly, sounds like a great compromise - but as a diabetic, I would hate to be the diabetic kid who caused all the other kids to not get to eat candy.

[@onetom2222]

@Subi agreed, it Would be entitled to force that on anybody. hence they asked both parents and the father wanted to ask the children. The mother didn't stand up for her children to not be forced to do something, but dragged her feet on the idea of her children being consulted on the matter.

[@Ray_Vun]

not just her not fully understanding her condition, but the other kids might also not fully understand it. so even if the parents told her to not eat any of her candy, one of the other kids might give her some of their candy and she ends up eating it

[@Carabell81]

Next time someone wants you to hold their baby just say you are going to wash your hands first, and then don’t go back over 😅

[@ZilaidaK]

WAIT, THIS IS GENIUS!! 😂😂

[@Carabell81]

@@ZilaidaK I may or may not have used this strategy... 😁

[@RoKer13]

SMART 📝

[@lesrt6595]

@@-_-j Im sorry but that cracked me up

[@lauren-c]

Wow what a life hack!!

[@wonderland2285]

If the 14yo is no longer invited on a trip, I think they planned on having her as the trips babysitter

[@Ray_Vun]

so she actually dodged a bullet

[@XSemperIdem5]

I didn't think of that but it makes sense.

[@kayenjee]

👀🍵

[@619jasso]

That sponsor transition was Julien level. Truly great. Loved Cristine’s reaction. 😂

[@HannahKernal]

I came to the comments just to see if anyone else had this thought. I literally could not keep myself from laughing!

[@beautifulnarcissist8697]

I WAS JUST THINKING THAT😂

[@beautifulnarcissist8697]

Got that Julien Aries segwayyyyy

[@deannapennies]

fire segue

[@CreativeWriter19]

Omg I'm just scrolling through the comments as I listen and I haven't gotten to this part yet, but I'm so excited for it now lol

[@karinaruppelt6810]

the absolute chokehold that AITA simplypods have me is unbelievable i love this

[@avocados1707]

ikrr

[@clovisandtheclover]

I get so excited whenever they post another aita episode

[@mermaidslogic4678]

Cris wins the candy battle by a long shot

[@danniemorris7423]

my thoughts exactly lol

[@ThisismeiamJo]

yessss destroyed ben

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

The really sad thing about that 14-year-old girl is that they are showing her that she is required to make others happy above her own personal feelings which is just going to lead to really mixed feelings as an adult try to navigate the dating world I can’t believe they full-blown punished her for that.

[@ashleybobashly92747299210]

Exactly. My family was like this: parents mistook me saying “no” for disrespect, so you can imagine how that worked out.

[@LoveCrumb]

I don't think we talk enough about how Ben has the perfect reading voice for AITA scenarios!

[@mistyblue9610]

I’m a cosplayer and a parent. People will force their babies on you regardless of what else you’re wearing or holding. My husband has stainless steel wolverine claws one Halloween - didn’t stop anyone. I like holding my own kids, but I don’t really want to hold strangers babies. But adults are just as bad - they also grab, take, and touch with zero consent. Some lady rubbed my fuzzy butt when I wore an Ewok costume one time and I’ve had stuff broken from folks grabbing. It’s ridiculous.

[@HikariTheGardevoir]

Honestly! Like, yes, I also feel the nearly uncontrollable desire to want to touch cool costumes or accessories while admiring them, but you know what I do? If I don't necessarily need to touch it to admire it, I just express my admiration for the costume and ask if I can have a closer look, and I keep my hands to myself. If I do want to touch it, I'll first start a conversation with the person, telling them how cool I think their costume is (I may not be into crafting costumes, but I am a crafter of other things, so I enjoy talking about the crafting process of literally ANY kind of thing with fellow crafters), and after talking with them about the crafting process for a while, I'll ask them if they mind if I touch a specific part of their costume. Guess what: a lot of people do not mind if you first show them that you view them as an individual deserving of respect and not just as a curiosity that can be touched without thinking. And usually me admiring a part of their costume will also result into more conversation about the crafting process because again, I love talking about crafting stuff, even if I don't craft that specific thing myself, because I love to learn how stuff works.

[@roxypicasso66]

“speaking of being socially deviant, have you ever stolen candy from a baby?” WHY DID THIS TAKE ME OUT LMAOOOO

[@arduousPopsicle]

And the way it was a segue lmao

[@kaylar.5018]

My partner has a friend that a few years ago was quite upset that his 5 year old son wanted to be a cat for Halloween. Not just any cat, but the family cat. It also wasn't too out of the ordinary because the wife works at a vet office. The dude went bonkers over his son dressing in a "girl" costume. They are on the more conservative side, but it's a cat!

[@desertels5119]

That is weird hang up, it's a cat?? Honestly any animal should be gender neutral

[@jessicamessicak]

Yes all cats are females 😒

[@Ray_Vun]

guy wouldn't have complained if the kid had chosen a dog. there's this weird thing where some people see cats as feminine and dogs as masculine

[@yannikarina8096]

@@Ray_Vun That's true now that you said it. And internet has a fascination over "Cat girl"

[@XSemperIdem5]

Has he never met one of the un-neutered neighborhood bully cats that attack all the other males and try to mate with all the females? And hello, murder mittens. Cats can be very efficient predators to the point they decimate local wildlife.

[@nuclearseahorse]

Ben's candy draft feels like a bag of something you find at a flea market LOL

[@morganmac4745]

LOL this comment got me

[@spiro7591]

all that leftover candy that didn't sell.

[@rinisonline4312]

the funniest part of this podcast is christine simultaneously thinking a 3 year old is too young to understand the concept of candy and yet too big to be carried around

[@wirradaisy]

Preschool teacher knowledge coming up: holding children who can walk is still relevant for comfort and relationship. Most children stop wanting to be held frequently around age 5-6 (and generally getting too big to actually pick up) but they may still want to sit on a parents lap for comfort occasionally till a bit older

[@julsenn91]

Preschool teacher + mother and can confirm this/agree

[@sideways5153]

It’s also just a good thing if a child gets super upset or needs to be comforted, being held up to someone’s shoulder is at the very least a hugely important piece of body language within our culture, and holding a child in that position affirms how much you care about them and want them to feel okay/loved. Frankly I’d say it never really stops being acceptable, it just transitions from a default to an action performed based on preference and ability. I would 100% pick up and hold my younger brother or girlfriend when they were having a hard time if they wanted me to and I was able to lift them, y’know?

[@saminnippon]

Simply nailed that spooky intro music

[@mlwgurl]

My niece is almost two and she definitely knows what candy is. LOL. She doesn't get it very often but if she overheard someone talking about it she would definitely ask for it. Also, sometimes picking up the child isn't because they aren't mobile. It's actually the opposite. If you don't carry them they run away or around and get into things.

[@quillandluna3881]

Christine’s candy is the winner for us 😂

[@clairemcadams6798]

Yup Christine by a landslide

[@adriannavanoyen]

I cannot believe how long it took her to pick Twix and Snickers though, the audacity! 🤣

[@clairemcadams6798]

@@adriannavanoyen lol, agreed!

[@shivaanijk7501]

Ben: "And you know what's even easier than stealing candy from a baby?" Cristine: "What's that Ben?" Ben: "Starting your own business with Shopify!" So smooth!! 🤣🤣

[@timetraveler878]

We recently got a life size cardboard cutout of Dolly Parton at my work and it scares the crap out of me every time I walk by it 😂

[@Kari_chadd]

Ben: I'm catering towards the nut-free crowd Ben next round: *chooses peanut m&m's*

[@dreca]

I love how Menchie looks confused on why no one is petting her while they’re drafting their candy picks.

[@paigenolan7613]

“Can you hold a 3 year old? I mean…you could hold a 30 year old Cristine”😂😂😂

[@Ray_Vun]

all i got from that is that ben wants to be held

[@Bentendo]

@@Ray_Vun i want to be held like a baby

[@alenunya]

@@Bentendo 160 pound baby

[@Ray_Vun]

@@Bentendo if cristine won't do it, i will

[@paigenolan7613]

@@Ray_Vun don’t we all Ben, don’t we all

[@luvtinamc]

The first story isn't just about him taking more candy, is also about him getting an attitude with his parent when he was called out on it. Fitting discipline.

[@Tink00]

I had the same thought. It wasn't just about the greed, it was about the excessive attitude when he was corrected.

[@norwAySMR]

"A snoopworthy item found in a bedroom" Cristine: A bill!

[@melloz-wi8jz]

hell nah i thought that was the confederate flag on ur profile pic 😭

[@norwAySMR]

oh no 🙈

[@hockeyfreek33]

Best way to get out of holding a baby is by saying "no thanks, I already ate"

[@martymcflown3707]

On the topic of the juvenile diabetic AITA, I'm a juvenile diabetic and could maybe give some insight. "Replacement candy" in this case still has quite a bit of carb/sugar content and, more concerningly, a lot of that sugar free or low sugar candy has ingredients that actually cause diarrhea if you consume too much of it (google "sugar free gummy bear review" if you don't believe me). In my opinion, as someone who was diagnosed as diabetic when I was a toddler, I just sort of grew accustomed to the fact other kids would be able to consume a ton of sugary food when I couldn't--and while it was upsetting, I don't necessarily think it's "mean" for those kids to do so. However, I can also see the point the OP was trying to make in making sure the diabetic kid wasn't excluded. So I agree with what the consensus seemed to be on that post where nobody is really the asshole.

[@priscillarocco]

"I don't have a history of holding babies" LOL I'm dying... Same Cristine same

[@mobuckey]

The candy draft is the most savage I’ve ever seen simply 😹

[@haleyhoudini]

Fun story regarding holding babies and photos: When I visited India some years ago I had hot pink hair. In many places in the cities families would come up to me and hand me their infants then stand beside me and someone would take a family photo, with me very confused holding a stranger's child outside places like Hamuyun's tomb. I never understood why they wanted pictures with me, I imagine it's probably just because my hair was fun looking. It was surreal, and saying no did not work. Thr women were so eager and persistent in handing me their child I was just in shock haha. It was very weird feeling at the time, but it's fun to think that perhaps there's a family photo on a wall somewhere with me and my hot pink hair, making a face and holding someone's child.

[@christinemarsh4827]

Just link your hands behind your back and walk away 😄

[@simplecoffee]

As an Indian...unfortunately, it's probably because you're white. Lots of people here put white folks on a pedestal

[@hyperfisk]

My family went to turkey one summer when I was a kid. The amount of people who wanted to touch my younger brother's white blonde hair was confusing. Especially for us (Scandinavians) who were so used to kids being completely blonde. At least noone wanted to pick him up for pictures. :)

[@thespankmyfrank]

@@hyperfisk Same thing happened to me and my brother in China. We were both very blonde back then, and my brother is also pretty tall, so people would take photos of us "in secret"... like, it was kinda creepy, people would just aim their cameras at us from a distance. But others would ask for a photo too, especially with my brother. I get why they did it because it's unusual to see blonde people but still, felt very weird.

[@lioncub360]

I would equate it to, "I've only seen this on tv and I wanna take a picture to show the family and friends". If a community is small and homogenous, seeing things you only see on tv every so often it like a "woah!" moment. At least it was for me. I grew up in a small conservative community and the first time I traveled to a city and saw a woman with a lot of cleavage, I was shocked. I was like 12 at the time and had only seen such things on tv but of course I did not run to take a picture. haha. The culture shock is real.

[@joshholmquist3544]

Okay but that lighting is on P.O.I.N.T. Speaking of discount candy…Ben is right. And we need to get to the bottom of this 🎃

[@scottybateman7033]

Go look in the stores right now, there’s very little choice at this point in the season. They’re really cinching down on supply so that there aren’t leftovers. Also the crazy coupon people are literally there when the store opens and get the two bags left

[@erinbelding9321]

The grocery store I used to work at would start discounting it the day of, so by late evening it was mostly all gone 🥺

[@TessaCoddington]

Costco still has those full sized candy bars front and center lmao

[@steffanixoom3629]

we were one of the "cool houses" on Halloween & my mum was NOT a money spender. She raked leaves into long piles & made up cardboard graves, stuffed some of my grandpa's old clothes with newspaper to make a zombie etc. If the husband wanted help with stuff like that I think it would be more reasonable than spending a lot of money

[@rachelgilbert3164]

I also have anxiety issues so I empathize with the younger brother, but also the younger brother needs to learn strategies to self-soothe as an adult so he will not be constantly disruptive to roommates. Later on hopefully the younger brother can find a partner who willingly signs up for these kinds of disruptions. I also empathize with the older brother because lack of sleep inhibits the brain’s ability to communicate patiently and effectively with others.

[@CausaBrevitatis]

I agree, although waking up screaming might not be voluntary the same way going into big brother's room is. I've had bad nightmares for all my life, and as a kid when I woke up screaming from a nightmare my mom or dad would come check on me, but eventually they just started wearing earplugs and I learned to fall back asleep on my own. Now my husband wakes up if I scream, but luckily he falls back asleep easily. I never scream on purpose, it just happens🤷‍♀️ no scary movies for me though 😂

[@heatherduke5410]

I like how even SIL's husband was confused about why his wife was sneaking in OP and her husband's bedroom. Also, good question, wondering what SIL expected to find in there. Does she think the bedroom is changed every few weeks or something? I mean, she apparently snoops in there every time that she's over and then tries to lie about it. Or maybe she's hoping to catch the bedroom slightly messy(bed unmade or some pajamas on the floor) so she can gossip about how "unclean" OP and her husband's home is to her friends.

[@jasmine-ruff-puff9951]

It's so weird. Like, to get caught and lie about it, but keep doing it, then complain about getting caught, it's so rude.

[@heatherduke5410]

@@jasmine-ruff-puff9951 Right? I mean, okay. If i saw the posts on facebook or wherever where she complained about the cruel prank, I'd have asked, "I thought you said that you didn't go into my bedroom?"

[@silverleon971]

I have very similar conditions to the 18 y/o and am similar in age, and I agree with Ben that going to the older brother’s spare bed is not a long term solution. I used to share my mother’s bed for similar reasons for a short period of time at the beginning of middle school when I did not know how to deal with my condition, but I would never wake someone up in the middle of the night unless absolutely necessary; I know how important a good night’s sleep is. In the long term, you really have to find your own coping mechanisms, because ultimately you are the only one who can work towards living a better life with your illness. I know from personal experience how distressing night terrors and nightmare disorders can be, but at younger brother’s age I think it would be good for him to be more self-sufficient. However I think the older brother is being a bit of an asshole. I’ve been told the same thing about movies (though I don’t self-sabotage and watch horrors), and it is completely not true. Those nightmares and night terrors in my experience strongly desensitize you to violence or horror. Older brother doesn’t know anything about what he’s in therapy for or the root cause, and I don’t think he should have any business telling his younger brother to stop watching certain movies. I think he should set boundaries, but I think it’s ridiculous for him to presume anything about the causes. For all he knows, younger brother could be struggling with something traumatic he wants to keep quiet, as that typically is the root cause of that combination and severity of his condition (though of course sometimes it just happens with no cause at all!).

[@CausaBrevitatis]

I'm sort of the same way, I've had bad nightmares very often for all of my life. I think they would get worse if I watched lots of horror movies since I'm not used to them, but the argument is still irritating. I've been told so many times that I must be consuming some sort of scary media, but my mind's just like that 🤷‍♀️ It can turn literally anything into nightmares, or just replay old ones. I have developed a way to wake myself up - unfortunately for my husband it involves screaming. Luckily he falls back asleep easily.

[@Ginger_Coco]

@@CausaBrevitatis I feel that. I don't have chronic nightmares, but whenever I would have them growing up my mom would insist it was because I watched Doctor Who. I have no idea what she thought it is about.

[@Ray_Vun]

the dad that doesn't want his son to dress up as a unicorn definitely thinks if the son does anything girly it'll turn him gay. it's like those people super against boys playing with barbies/dolls. they think if a boy plays with them it means they're gay or are gonna turn gay

[@lexifluff5825]

Yes, Literally my comfort podcast and I'm sick right now. So this is perfect

[@jessicaburks12]

Same! I've been watching all the podcasts while I had covid for weeks. Only thing that seems to make me feel better. ❤️

[@atinity6749]

Same, I was in the hospital all day, being poked and prodded by medical students. I felt like a pincushion. I mean it wasn't horrible, just unpleasant and I had to wait around for hours and there wasn't much to do. But now that the fluid's been drained from my joints and I've been given cortisol shots, I feel much better. And the students were very nice, it's funny how they felt more uncomfortable treating me as a test dummy as I did for being one 😄

[@WilliamComartin]

Regarding the holding a baby story, I have 3 kids of my own which I felt completely comfortable holding, but holding other peoples children has always and still makes me uncomfortable and I have no idea why.

[@WilliamComartin]

Re: the 3yr old with candy.. My 2 year old can eat by himself with a spoon, and has no problem eating an entire chocolate bar.

[@hyperfisk]

I never held a baby before I had my own. Honestly never wanted to hold babies. But I also wanted kids of my own. And they happen to be babies for a little while. I don't think it is unusual to not really want to touch other peoples' babies. :)

[@thespankmyfrank]

I think maybe that's because you know your own child, and you'd notice any discomfort, but with a stranger's baby (which is technically a stranger themselves I guess) you wouldn't know how to handle any strange reaction. Idk, I don't want kids myself, but the only kid I'm comfortable with is my nephew. I didn't even want to hold him as a baby though, because they seem so fragile at that age and I just don't wanna hurt them.

[@nlellison99]

Same I have 2 kids and hate holding other people babies.

[@GarliccDread]

Re: colorful candy. I like to separate my candy by colors before eating them (even if they taste the same like M&Ms lol), but idc what others do with theirs. Skittles taste okay mixed, but it's way too satisfying to see the colors organized first, especially in rainbow order 🌈

[@daphnethegamer]

The pause you and Ben had after reading the unicorn costume AITA... omfg, I laughed so hard.

[@makaylarae6703]

some days i miss the jenna & julien podcast but then a new simply pod comes out & it makes me just as happy

[@ambermitchell4066]

and ben hit us w a fire segue

[@cad164]

Truly they're carrying on the J&J podcast legacy, segues and all 🥹

[@belindarocky961]

5:38 I think Halloween is an opportunity to teach your kids about socialism 💀💀 this is why I love this pod I swearrr lol

[@naflayousuf4118]

simply's team had me at hershey's cookies and cream

[@domimika9]

I love that somehow my brain connected listening to your podcast with working out. I guess I'm going biking with you guys today.

[@KZesty]

Why are people so obsessed with forcing other people to hold their baby 😭😭

[@brittanyp9334]

I've never seen Cristine so competitive than when they were doing the candy draft. Lol.

[@MacabreMole]

Ben, I too have experienced this disappearing Halloween candy. They start packing it away on Halloween. If you go to the store during trick or treat time you'll find the workers putting out Thanksgiving and Christmas stuff where it was.

[@SaraJTorres]

Candy draft was hilarious. 😂 I’m voting for cristine’s team!!

[@alicialimon9103]

Haven’t started watching yet but if Ben doesn’t mention Midnights at all I’m gonna be heartbroken lol

[@M3ynna]

That album made me Swiftie. It's so good.

[@SaarNSN]

I'm sad he didn't either but I saw a reference to Vigilante Shit in him mentioning the "white collar crime" at 5:20 😂

[@EvelinO]

The spookiest thing about this is my lack of tacos while watching/listening

[@mavisanya6969]

the one about the baby is incredibly funny to me, only because i'm almost 24 and i ALSO don't like holding babies for the same reasons! when my oldest sister had her daughter a few years ago when i was 19, she gave me a really hard time over it and said "it's a baby, you've held babies before, just hold her." i'm usually someone who i don't mind holding babies when they can hold their head up on their own, like that's fine. but newborns? not so keen. i think it's really silly to try and *force* or *pressure* someone into holding your baby. and then making them feel guilty or villainous by ousting them from a family activity all bc they don't want to hold your baby? that's some extreme weirdo behavior in my opinion edit: Cristine's bundle is the best

[@homelessxcat]

Definitely voting for Cristine’s candy draft… 3 musketeers are THE best! That was my fav as a kid.

[@dmclayton4031]

Still my fav!

[@619jasso]

Oooo! I love the lighting on this podcast. Fits the spooky season, but I wouldn’t mind seeing it more often

[@619jasso]

Ah how special I feel to be getting a bot to comment on my comment for the first time

[@619jasso]

More importantly, I got a heart! Aww. 😊

[@RoKer13]

Yeah low lighting is soothing, it’s even like that in my office lol

[@emilyflury]

That story about the Rock cut out was hilarious. Also, as a parent of a kiddo with special needs, there are definitely a lot of pieces to the brother with nightmares story that we don’t have. But, I can also relate that sometimes I just need a break from the nightly wake ups. Whether right or not, I get frustrated and expect my kid to do whatever it takes so that he doesn’t need to wake me up. Meaning, whether the scary movies are the main cause or not, I find it a bit disrespectful and frustrating that the brother would watch them knowing that they could potentially trigger a nightmare.

[@crisiscat]

The thing with the diabetic child is that I can understand swapping the regular candy with diabetic candy for the time that all the children are together, because you want to prevent the child in question accidentally eating the regular candy, so it's just an oversight thing. You do that with allergies, too (I expect at least). It would be a different story if the diabetic person was an adult at an adult get together, because an adult would know better what food to avoid.

[@nlellison99]

But their health issues shouldnt construct everyone else around them. Making other miss out cuz u cant partake is only going to foster resentments and alienation the child.

[@NalaTheCat-tg8mp]

Probs to Ben for the flawless sponsor transition. Made me laugh😂 For the candybundles, I'm totally into Cristine's bundle🤤

[@lyric939]

The fact that Cristine has twix, KitKat, and Snickers in one bag is already a win.

[@pearlygirl88]

I’m going with Simply’s candy draft. Reese’s, three musketeers, and regular m&m’s did it for me.

[@ellacarmel]

i love it when they talk about kids/babies, makes me feel normal

[@marianneconverse4824]

Gotta go with Cristine’s candy picks, for Reese’s PB and Cookies and Crème. Delicious.

[@emmyjohnsoon]

Cris with the candy trash talk 😆

[@elizabethgreenwell5832]

I worked at a grocery store recently for 12 years. Most likely it's all sold. Holiday stuff goes out earlier and earlier every year. Soon you will be shopping Halloween stuff in july!!

[@Ray_Vun]

yeah, i saw stuff for halloween starting to be put for sale in the beginning of september. my guess it's their way of getting rid of all the stock, so it'll sell eventually up until halloween, and they don't have to cut the price the day after

[@pleasestopscreaming]

I definitely saw Halloween stuff out in August this year. And when i tried to go Halloween shopping a couple weeks ago (so early Oct) lots of places were already replacing it with xmas! Bonkers!

[@aussiecountry9320]

They've already had christmas stuff out at my walmart for the past few weeks

[@elizabethgreenwell5832]

Store warehouses are getting the suff in June and july!

[@kelseyw2309]

I had a baby in 2021 and never asked if someone wanted to hold him. I think it is so weird that parents think others should love or enjoy their kids and push the kids on others. That person is the AH for making a big deal out of the 14 year old not holding the baby. I also agree with the take of not letting the kids have things like candy can create a bad relationship with the food. A good balance and moderation.

[@dancefan9000]

Christine wins by a landslide for the draft. Reese’s, Kit Kats, M&Ms, Twix all chocolate staples. Pop Rocks, Skittles and Red Starburst are also ✨ great picks

[@christina2]

Cristine learning how sports drafts work is the funniest part of this podcast, she's ruthless and she has the superior team only because she has the 1 candy I will actually eat (Hershey's Cookies and Cream) oh and orange starburst. Ben's team had gum on it and its just like ehh.

[@arynphillips5888]

Hi Cristine. My dad passed away a few weeks ago and it has been really really hard on me. I really appreciate all of your content, from the podcasts with Ben to the tikie tokies with Jen. It helps me find some escape and keeps me calm.

[@suzannahcollins3350]

I'm sorry you lost your Dad. 🫂 I hope you have loved ones to surround yourself with. Let yourself feel everything you need to feel. Be extra kind to yourself. 💜

[@m_chell]

My mom died 6 months ago and being able to zone out to some KZbin saved me from completely spiraling. Hang in there. With some time and KZbin, you'll be ok 💓

[@alyssatorres5897]

The first mom is great! It started with him being greedy but then his attitude is what made her do that and I agree. It’s candy, he will live! Lol 😂

[@pleasestopscreaming]

One thing I've learned from a) being a pickier eater and b) working in an office for 20 years is people LOVE to analyze the food choices of others. Even if it's in good fun, it gets irritating after a while.

[@SwimSweetie100]

I feel for the little girl and the baby situation. As someone with anxiety I totally get this, especially at the age of 14. She just doesn’t want to make a mistake and hurt the baby somehow. I’m dumbfounded the mother got that offended

[@melonaise]

When someone is too nosy, it then makes me actively hide stuff from them that I would have normally shared.

[@allyf849]

I always thought the discount candy after Halloween wasn't there because other people got it first, lol

[@janettorres1412]

On my way to Uni while listening to this. Thank you for motivating me every Tuesday !🎃

[@mariaderoche1751]

I really thought Ben's candy draft would win with peanut m&ms, but then Cristine got snickers and kitkats, which are the best two chocolate bars in existence

[@EmmanuelleBeaudoinRoy]

Loved the draft segment! You guys should do more of that! Very funny seeing cris getting so into it!

[@rebeccalea4726]

My sister in law handed her baby to my fiance even though he said "No thank you." My nephew started crying in his hands and then he pretended to cry as well. She came back from the bathroom to see this and that was the last time anyone handed my fiance a baby 🤣

[@callmecharlie99]

That's great! I should have done that with my cousin.

[@woin9361]

Congrats on the sponsorship y’all! 👏 happy to see this podcast growing because that means more episodes for us 😊

[@madeleineelisabeth1596]

Cristine def wins the draft- reese’s, kitkats, m&m’s, twix, and snickers?? She wins with those fs, icons (also that low fstop for the dark lighting made the vid look so good!)

[@UvThe1st]

Feels like 14f is being taught that they're not allowed to say no without consequences which is teaching the WRONG LESSON.

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

There was a mention of candy shortage this year and I actually think it was legitimate this time versus just trying to scare people I tried to order four boxes of candy from superstore and they only had one available in stock

[@JaazBegonias]

YAY! I've been waiting for the pod to be uploaded for my housework entertainment. Happy Halloween👻

[@allib8126]

What a smooth transition to the ad read 🤣 I love it

[@mystikhrs476]

I’ve been around many many babies in my life (was a preschool teacher where there was a baby room for 13 years). I have only held one before they could hold their head up on their own! My best friend had her baby, I was at the hospital. The nurse did their perfect wrap thing which helps hold all of their pieces together…. That was nearly 15 years ago! I totally understand the 14 year olds reasoning and her parents should have shown her respect for her boundaries. In fact, the fact that she stood her ground at 14 w an aunt who wouldn’t STOP is worthy of “way to go!” Come on parents!

[@callmecharlie99]

This!

[@henrymarenth8645]

With the night terrors and horror movies, I have nightmares at times and rarely light sleep paralysis. I love and watch horror movies semi often, they don't cause me to have nightmares. It's due to stress in my life as well as anxiety disorders and sleep issues.

[@lolchabs]

the correct answer to the cardboard cutout question is danny devito

[@caroldias5219]

the correct answer to everything

[@LucretiaPearl]

LOL! The last one is hilarious! I tease my hubby for mixing corn in with mashed potatoes & gravy, & he teases me about how I still try to keep my corn from touching the gravied mashed potatoes.

[@mrsfieri]

ooooh perfect spooky season vibe with the lighting and candle

[@fantastic_pudding]

I don't know most of these candies, but most of the ones I know and like are on Cristine's team, so that's my pick. Listening to Ben and Cristine talk about kids was such a joy - it made me feel less alone seeing people my age having similar opinions and level of knowledge about kids, lol. But the baby holding thing unlocked some memories... So I'm the "weirdo" in my family who has since forever been saying that I don't like or want children, and I thought that's just that. Turns out my family thinks of me as some sort of monster out to harm their children or something? One time I heard my little niece crawling and making noises outside of my room so I peeked outside to see what's up, since I haven't heard any other adults around her. So I just stood there, half behind my door, looking at her, not engaging in any way (I may not be interested in children, but it's not like I want anything to happen to them). Suddenly my father and sister run from the other room, yelling at me "What are you doing to her!? Leave her alone!!". Wtf. Then few years later I was at my aunt's and her little grandson was visiting. He was sitting between me and my aunt on the couch and then he started standing up (he was still learning to do that) and grabbed my shoulder for support. Normally I'd ignore, but I tried to be less socially awkward since a bunch of family was there, so I just looked at him, but at the very same time my aunt grabbed him and literally flung him on her lap saying: "Come here or your aunt (me) will get pissed!". Seriously, wtf. I told her loudly and clearly that just because I don't like children doesn't mean I'll harm them. Funny how people will throw their kids at anyone, but the ones who aren't interested at all will somehow give them the red flags...

[@FadedThreadsAndFeelingDead]

The "here hold my baby!" situation has become a big problem in my life with the birth of my first niece who is now 6 months old. I've been the youngest in the family for 27 years, and have only held a baby once or twice in my life. But now every time I visit my family, they shove my niece into my face every few minutes with comments like, "she wants you to hold her!" & "she barely knows you, stranger!" The comments have grown more personal & rude over time, with my parents asking why I dislike my niece so much or why won't I give her attention. But in reality I just don't want to hold or be responsible for a baby that can't even hold its neck up. I have always expressed from a young age that I will never have children. I also fear if I hold someone's baby, it will throw up on me bc I've seen it happen to my friends. At times I feel like I am being the A-hole, but the constant awkwardness of being literally cornered in the kitchen by the women in my family leaves me feeling uncomfortable and like they're the A-holes for not respecting my boundaries. AITA ?

[@callmecharlie99]

No. You're not. They aren't respecting your boundaries. I was the same way with my cousin. Thankfully my dad distracted them while I hung out with my grandma lol. Just remember no is a complete answer and, if they push, just tell them the truth. You don't hate your niece, but you don't want to hurt her.

[@SherittaNesbitt]

Loving the spooky vibes!

[@billukat6811]

I loved the candle reflection on Cristin's cup☺️

[@SkaldIduna]

Great spooky intro! I vote for Cristine's draft. 🧡

[@amandeez5782]

We shop at discount grocery stores and all of the out of season packaged food (like Halloween candy) show up about a month after the holiday for like 80% off

[@kaylaaranda1029]

Clicked on this video so quickly!! Love a spooky theme and our very favorite am I the ahole too?!

[@Breezhr]

I love the draft and back talk at each other!!!!😂

[@Blue-iv5fv]

lol i am autistic and i love love love separating my candy based on colors and counting them and eating them in a way that at first leaves the same amount of each color or flavor (I also do that food thing where i leave my favorite bite for last etc). i don't mind anyone else eating anything the way they like (as of course it's their mouth) but eating like this does help me eat less candy or at least spread it over a longer time. Also i like candy a lot but not a lot of it (if that makes sense) so it is like having a little nibble here and there but not having that heavy too much sugar feeling in my mouth.

[@yanikrd]

Ok, the sponsorship transition was hilarious 😂

[@sarahpanther1491]

I SPAT my drink out at Ben's smooth segue into the Shopify ad omg

[@deannascorner8112]

Yay! Excellent timing finding this in my subscriptions!