Simply's Favourite Things - SimplyPodLogical #16

On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben talk about Cristine’s favourite things.
We continue to learn about the best ways to support racial equality. Here are some resources for more information on racial injustice, the Black Lives Matter movement, and what you can do to support basic human rights:
blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
www.timeout.com/things-to-do/...
Black-owned indie nail polish brands:
lesstalkmorepolish.com/25-bla...
Resources for Canadians:
Anti-racism resources: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-her...
Black Organizations And Anti-Racist Groups Canadians Can Support Now: www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/b...
Canadian Race Relations Foundation: www.crrf-fcrr.ca/en/
Racism against Indigenous Peoples of Canada: www.nccih.ca/28/Social_Determ...
Government reconciliation efforts: www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1...
0:00 - Hey what's up holo everyone
0:19 - Acknowledging the current state of the world and being anti-racist
5:34 - Cristine starts talking about her favourite things
7:30 - Favourite KZbin video
9:25 - Sleeping position
10:09 - Music
10:48 - Things to do on a date
13:09 - What Cristine likes but doesn't talk about because it doesn't fit her “brand”
16:02 - Childhood memory
18:25 - Overnight Oats
21:07 - Meal time
21:59 - Day of the week
23:43 - Exercise
25:05 - Activewear
27:58 - Ice cream flavour
29:07 - Children’s toy
30:18 - Vacuums
31:40 - Makeup products
36:58 - Tea
41:17 - Smells
43:06 - Nail polish brand other than Holo Taco
43:45 - Cat products
45:16 - School subject
51:29 - Quote
53:27 - Clothes other than sweatpants
54:13 - Family member
54:52 - Hair products
55:59 - Slippers
56:37 - Song lyric
58:02 - Cats sleeping places
Direct links (codes and some links are affiliate - thank you for your support!):
Oats Overnight: www.oats.com (use code SIMPLY to save 10% off - code valid only for a limited time)
DAVIDsTEA & tea accessories: bit.ly/ShopDAVIDsTea1 (use code SIMPLY to save 20% off - code valid only for a limited time)
Lululemon leggings: shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pa...
Alo Yoga leggings: rstyle.me/+PW4ExRwAaOwqmOdRxb...
Ortovox hoodie: rstyle.me/+OL1xs0YasiVViFsn6d...
Lululemon hoodie: shop.lululemon.com/p/all-gift...
Dyson vaccuum: amzn.to/3eEbmUZ
Roomba vaccuum: amzn.to/2U1h2k5
Nars concealer: rstyle.me/+RdgtjsIQBCkbFpJTIF...
Benefit eyebrow pencil: rstyle.me/+Pr0yRGT19t5ONTtS-C...
Jouer moisturizing lipstick: rstyle.me/+DeAcr5qnbL3RGcH5fI...
Avène lip balm: rstyle.me/+lSAmjnQ3T_zzEgwKqA...
Mug warmer: amzn.to/2XPfv1L or amzn.to/2MjKMo7
Tea kettle: amzn.to/3dquHcj
FUN Lacquer: funlacquer.com (use code SIMPLY to save)
Furminator de-shedding tool for cats: amzn.to/3eK9MRt
My thesis: curve.carleton.ca/9bd3a11c-4b...
Slippers: amzn.to/2Ar9DUu (looks like they don't have holo ones now, boo)
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[@kellyjokanovich3939]

Fun fact: I inadvertently used Cristine’s thesis as a source for one of my undergrad papers. Didn’t realize it was her until after the fact

[@christinafassett9846]

THAT IS SO COOL i wish she saw this🥺🥺

[@emilyfogerty6438]

That's awesome!

[@camillevaillancourt8789]

Simply: We'll make a separate video for Ben's favorite things. Also Simply: SO Ben WHat ABout Your Favorite??!!

[@seofra8252]

She asked him because it was in the question.

[@flynnhalley8673]

cindy coss That’s kinda the point lol

[@ziggystardog]

When you do Ben’s show, you should do things he hates. He gets really animated when he gets upset with things. Edit: First blown away this got a heart, then blown away there’s Podcast on this idea. Thanks all! Male fans ftw btw.

[@nanusha91]

I'm just here to show my full support to this idea. I love Ben's rants.

[@anilanawar9354]

Yess

[@lilyclaireherman5126]

This reminded me of Luke from Gilmore Girls and that’s a amazing idea

[@39421960]

complaining!? ranting?! SIGN ME TF UP 🤣🔥

[@hallieosborne4241]

Oof when you edited and you got the heart taken away🤢

[@niccolejao1147]

just read cristine's thesis and her little bit for ben in the acknowledgements just warmed my heart ♡ Here it is for anyone who would want to read it! "Benjamin, you have seen me through this challenging time and never ceased to offer your support, be it listening to me ramble on about feminism (sorry), accepting my hours at a time of emotional absence while I was ravenously typing away, or even proof-reading most of my chapters. You have challenged me to be a more critical thinker, and even though neither of us enjoys being ‘wrong’, I believe our debates have served us both well and inevitably improved my understanding of critical theory." there's also a bit for jenny if you want to read it she linked her thesis in the description box!!

[@melissatorres6752]

Where can I read it

[@niccolejao1147]

@@melissatorres6752 its in the description box

[@dixiecripps7792]

I'm going to cry, that's so sweet

[@captjack87]

Simply: "I don't want to share what I put in my body" Also Simply: Had made different videos of her eating nail polish in various forms

[@captjack87]

Yay! Simply Senpai noticed me :)

[@JA-eq2tp]

This podcast has been one of the few gems of 2020 😭

[@elizabethlee2590]

Basically the only gem left in 2020

[@deepikachandra7857]

But wait, Jake Paul got criminal charges against him! That’s good too. 💕

[@chunkysshmexy8482]

I can reccomend another popular youtuber podcast it's called Box Of Thoughts I personally really enjoy it you get lost and sometimes respond without thinking its overall a good podcast u can watch it on KZbin or listen to it on Google play music or wherever you listen to your podcasts

[@squidthekid2335]

HONESTLY

[@ClementineShmementine]

“We aren’t worried about losing racists subscribers” I love that because it’s making them take responsibility for their anger.

[@jennathepeculiar422]

i feel like finding out “don’t drink and drive” only relates to alcohol is a right of passage haha

[@jessn.2665]

I was always so confused as a kid. We have drive thru convenience stores where I live, and they have neon don’t drink and drive signs. I was like, wtf why can’t you drink water while you drive? Mom is totally breaking the rules.

[@lisawebb5841]

I remember as a kid and my teacher saying “it’s never to drink and drive” and asking the class why we think people choose to drink. And one kid was like “maybe they had a rough day” and then another kid was like “maybe they were peer pressured!” And I’m sitting there scoffing, like they’re just completely missing the most OBVIOUS answer. So I raise my hand and say “maybe they were just...thirsty???” And the teacher then explained that that’s not the kind of “drink” she was referring to. So that’s the day I learned that “drink” meant alcoholic beverages in that context lol.

[@bakedbeanz6]

Lisa Webb oooof that sounds really awkward I wish healing for your soul

[@shades3912]

I went off at my mum drinking a Pepsi max while driving as a kid. ‘The police sad don’t drink and drive!!’ Oh I was so innocent ^^

[@Stettafire]

When I was a kid I was never in a car and never knew anyone who drove, it wasn't iuntil my mum married my step dad that I got to ride in a car, so I was old enough to realise by then what it meant. And, in fairness on the roads we were driving on there wern't many big neon notices around.

[@some_metalhead]

Would you guys consider doing an education podcast? Some potential questions: What was it about your majors that drew you to them? Why did you attend Carleton University in particular? What was your favorite class in college? What are some favorite/funny school stories? (Doesn’t have to just be college/university!) What are your thoughts on student debt? Why did Ben leave graduate school? Was it a job opportunity or just not quite a good fit? And Cristine, why did you write your thesis on prisoner self injury?

[@kiwi7455]

i would love this!

[@AllGreenPark]

hippotrot123 Yes! I’d ask would you ever go back into education for another degree or short course? @simplypodlogical

[@squidthekid2335]

I’m very curious about the last one actually.

[@AndreeCynthia]

I would love this kind of podcast as well

[@le4372]

very curious about the last one especially! this is a great podcast idea.

[@camchaunguyen]

Let me guess without watching it. Tea, cats, overnight oats, Beyyn, banana, holo, nail polish. Have i guessed it right :) ?

[@williambritigan3180]

Cam Chau Nguyen you can see it in the tumbnail-…

[@bagel4672]

@Cam Chau Nguyen No :)

[@recoil53]

David's Tea, cat cafe favorite date spot, a lot of expensive lip balm, pajamas.

[@elizaflanigan7692]

i love how intelligent they both are. it makes listening to their podcast that much better

[@morningmorgan6341]

They have good morals and views too. It makes me appreciate them so much more.

[@elizaflanigan7692]

@@morningmorgan6341 i completely agree

[@bebakupus]

I'm 27, had long hair my whole life and then 2014. I got liver cancer and 1 month predictions to live. When I started chemotherapy all off my hair fell off and I never got over it. I know that shouldn't be that way but my hair represents security. It seems stupid but I heard the same from many women who lost hair during chemo. Sorry for my bad English grammar, I'm from Croatia. Take care everyone.

[@cai8751]

❤️

[@toribia236]

I hope that you're doing well now, I know that hair is kind of an important thing for a lot of people but it's going to grow back, you're super strong I send to you the best of luck

[@nelavalerio2177]

❤️❤️❤️

[@holosexual6607]

I'm sorry that happened to you. It must have been terrifying being told that you had one month to live but look at you now! Did you ever try out wigs?

[@bebakupus]

@@holosexual6607 Holosexual , Im from Croatia. Don't know did you heard for it. It' s in Europe and populated by aroud 6 million people. Wigs here are very expressive, expecially wigs from real and not sintatic hair. unfortunately I don't have that much money. Since 2014.my hair grow and fell off three times cause' cancer is spreading. But lucky in unlucky is I'm still alive, and many doctors and medical staff calls me miracle. Last time my hair fall out in February and finally starting to grow. People suspect that after all this time I got used to it but it still botherhing me. Hope this is the last time. Thank you all for the support.

[@all1078]

Alexa play “Simply The Best” by Tina Turner

[@mattleong3757]

Oof

[@mrslonewolf1]

Better than all the rest

[@thatgalaxygirl4430]

Ok cus my names alexa

[@mk2939]

Better than anyone

[@kaitlin6184]

Dang it’s only available with amazon music prime

[@annav1038]

My sister told her teacher that my mom was “drinking and driving” and my mom had to go into the school an explain that she was drinking soda😂😂

[@nikigunn]

My brother told his kindergarten teacher my mom was passed out on the couch when she called to set up a parent teacher conference. Mom worked nights; she fell asleep watching TV.

[@kayenjee]

My kid, after listening to the non kidz hop version of Uptown Funk, drew a picture at school of a "cup of liquor"

[@patworfka143]

me: * listening to podcast * 45:39: Menchie makes eye contact with me. me: makes eye contact with Menchie. #IFeelSeen

[@AlicjaJablonska]

I was looking for this comment 😹 She's so cute 😻

[@aryakoddingson4530]

Ngl that scared me

[@clover7015]

she was reading your soul luckily I don't have one for her to read :)

[@emmywang346]

Girl, she had it out for us since @6:00 🤣 she is the cutest! 🥰

[@mayrawolters9723]

Honey, you aren't that "crazy nail girl" anymore. You are Cristine. The one we look up to, who is normal and tells us the real stuff. Like about the protein powder subject, yes we would like to see that cause it is a part of you. Feel free to do it if you want it. We would love everything you post.

[@amolneha3060]

Yay! Simply's back, back again! Simply's back, go tell a friend! Edit: OMG I got 1K likes and a heart from simply! Thank you so much!

[@ImLiily]

I REMEMBER THAT!!!!!

[@vasundhra4086]

Truly!!!! We holosexuals get so happy when she posts video!!! 🤗🤗🤗😍😍💛💙💜♥️❤️💚

[@areeshafatima8453]

Why did i sing that in eminems voice instead of cristines?? 😂😂

[@lou8391]

Yes, please do The bell feature is not trustworthy and I'm starting to suspect that it goes from "all" to "customized" depending on your watching behaviour automatically

[@erickxander3260]

Omg her voice is like in my head when i read this lol 🤣

[@dogwiththumbs8392]

I gotta say as a gay man who actually never paints his nails: I first saw the bursting nails video and when I heard the Metal Gear Solid "!" sound effect in a video I knew I had to see what kind of humour you provided. I gotta say im very surprised that your content - while sometimes ridiculous - is really endearing, and these podcasts get me through 10 hr work days. Thank you guys.

[@dodgethis_]

My favourite quote is by a Lithuanian author so I'll translate it roughly: "Laziness is the most fertile soil for self-pity to flourish". Whenever I'm feeling down, I try repeating it myself and more often that not, it motivates me to get out of the rut and do something.

[@yazbasarslan]

Idk who needs to hear this but my favorite quote is: you are so used to seeing yourself everyday in the same mirror that you dont realize how beautiful you are to other people. And its really changed my point of view looking at myself.

[@lqxikers]

cristine: zyler’s favourite place to sleep is my butt ben: that’s my favourite place too 👀👀👀

[@sophiagarnica561]

JLYGKY>IGIYHVIL AHA

[@jessn.2665]

ASDFGJKLAASDJFHD

[@cai8751]

I love how thirsty he is for Cristine 🍑👀

[@lindsaymng]

Tbh Bens a little kinky... 👀 👁👅👁 🥵🥵

[@anjawestra6213]

what time?

[@Celestialmenace]

As someone who is going out and protesting as well as signing as many petitions as I can. (Not to mention finishing up this weird online quarter at university) having you upload this video is just the type of self care I need. I appreciate you addressing the issue and doing your best to spread awareness. Thank you ! 💕🥺

[@benjib0yyy]

Thank you for being out there with us! #BLM

[@horse_stan6007]

I unfortunately cannot go out because my brother is at risk but I'm doing what I can.

[@mars5896]

Awesome everyone is doing something! But don't forget to contact mayors and state senators and assemblyman! THAT'S MOST IMPORTANT! That's why Republicans hardline side with Trump, their constituents bug the shit out of them through calls, emails, and town hall attendances! Stay safe and much love from SoCal!

[@nanusha91]

- Ben, what's your favorite childhood memory? - Being reminded of my own mortality

[@MissCutechan]

For those in the United States: While some activism is going and protesting in the streets, if you are not able or you feel unequipped/unsafe doing so Organize and participate in coalitions to contact your representatives! Your City Mayor is the one in charge of Police budget You can call or email them, whatever you are most comfortable with! And as a citizen of your city you can DEMAND budget cuts/reallocation of budget and reform. Many cities have been standing in solidarity of a 25% cut -- that may sound like a lot but depending on your city their budget is HUNDREDS of millions to BILLIONS and upwards of ten times larger than housing, medical, or education budget. Mom and Dad are right, to made real change, take real action.

[@mars5896]

YES THANK YOU FOR THE EMPHASIS. A lot of people don't participate in that part and I always argue "You know why Republicans change their stances over the past few years and hardline side with Trump? Because Trump supporters bug the SHIT out of their reps with calls and emails and town halls" and it's true. The more prominent voices get heard and acted on.

[@SwayTree]

In my language we say "Don't drive after alcohol" so there was no confusion over this one. But somehow when someone dies tragically we say that they "got lost". Literally same verb as when you want to say "my car keys got lost". So when I was a child my mom was telling me about a monument which was build in honour of world war 2 soldiers and she said that they "got lost". Of course I was too small to understand that it was like 50 years prior so I started to go around bushes visibly looking for something and when my mom asked what I was doing I replied that if they "got lost" we need to find them because their parents must be looking for them.

[@enenenergp]

Awww that’s so sweet 🥺 in my language for smtn to ”get lost/to lose smtn” is in certain situations very similar to the word for drowning, weirdly enough. For dying here, if we want to say it politely like ”passed away” we basically say ”slept away” regardless of whether they died while sleeping or not. There’s also other sleep related death vocabulary like ”fell in to the eternal dream” and stuff like that. So I’ve heard of kids being afraid of going to sleep since they’ve been told their grandparent ”slept away” and they think they’re going to disappear / never wake up / be buried in a casket like nana if they go to sleep 😅 so it’s important to properly explain death to kids. Regardless of language really, all languages have euphemisms for dying.

[@pasc8699]

In English we would say “I lost my mom at 15” if my mom died when I was 15 years old. Similar! Very cute story

[@annajansen6945]

That's so cute xd

[@katinthehat7655]

where are you from? because it sounds how my language would say it

[@SwayTree]

@@katinthehat7655 I'm from Poland :)

[@katiemcfadden2228]

Oh my god, the whole “drink and driving” memory is so true! We stopped for fast food breakfast on our way to my grandma’s house (I was like 6-7). my dad was driving while drinking his orange juice and I was so confused because the drinking and driving signs were everywhere 😂

[@chickenraiser2002]

Yeah, my dad got pulled over for drinking a root beer and that's when I learned about it.. lol

[@coolviral]

So, true. I would literally cry in the car when my dad would drink water while he's driving. I really thought I was the only one who went through this. Lol

[@MusicizmahQueenSBed4]

Cristine said she liked “savory” scents, and I just said “ew” out loud. I was so relieved when she said she meant “sweet.” haha

[@FluffieXStarshine]

Nothing wrong with savory scents. Bread is one of mine, that fresh yeasty flour scent of fresh bread baking. Now that needs to be a perfume. Bacon is also smells good.

[@rai1879]

@@FluffieXStarshine and garlic? 😍

[@idkk7745]

@@rai1879 nooo I hate garlic ,if someone walked by me smelling like garlic idk how I would act😭

[@MJ-zx7hn]

@@idkk7745 okay, vampire

[@Stettafire]

@@rai1879 I love garlic, and ginger, and have you cooked with oregano? It smells amazing. Mint as well. The smell of peanuts is great also.

[@dooothephandango]

23:56 Cristine "I like hip thrusts" Ben: "yeah you do 😉😏"

[@anonymous-gv8vg]

She is literally the only "influencer" who uses her influence correctly

[@dominicnuno81]

And Jenna marbles tbh, both know when to apologize/where to draw the line and are unproblematic lmao

[@hoipersona-krewsflower_oni5989]

@@dominicnuno81 ikr jenna made a 40 minute apology video for putting a fish in the wrong tank like whaaaa

[@knittiotsavant]

Yes!

[@frozensardonyx3945]

I don’t think she is the ONLY one like safiya, Jenna, and especially nikkie are all really mindful about what they say or put out

[@celloafterdark4173]

Also rawbeautykristi! I so appreciate when youtubers use their platform for good!

[@lunaricci]

The way Ben's love for Menchie becomes evident randomly in the podcast just fills my heart with warm feelings

[@indigohansen3547]

45:30 The way Menchie looked at the camera is SENDING ME LMAOOOOOO

[@maddiecolormixmua9658]

Who else wants to see a nail polish haul when she gets everything from the black owned nail polish companies?? 😊

[@keyarafischer]

Or maybe she could do it in colours for example: My blue nail polish collection

[@oliviamacario1104]

@@keyarafischer I like that idea less somehow

[@oliviamacario1104]

@@keyarafischer like: a lot less.

[@keyarafischer]

Olivia Macario Ok? You didn’t really need to voice that...

[@mars7612]

@@oliviamacario1104 Bruh no need to be rude about it, that was uncalled for.

[@jessifero]

Cristine: Talks to Ben. Ben: Talks to Camera. 😂

[@yazbasarslan]

Cristine's unreleased rainbow nail polishes look so cute

[@dreastefania2634]

I noticed her nails too 😆

[@yazbasarslan]

@@dreastefania2634 yes they look so beautiful

[@sarahstevens4931]

Released now

[@alicelima285]

released and sold out

[@yazbasarslan]

@@alicelima285 yep I wish I could buy but they are so expensive also shipping costs😥

[@DianaHernandez-gv7fc]

The way cristine sleeps reminds me of how sid from ice age slept.

[@13bunnylove13]

For people with an image-driven memory, using colours and laying out notes in a certain way helps you recall what was on the sheet. You also end up spending more time making those notes and end up memorizing it that way, rather than just rushing or reading through the notes. IDK that how I remember things.

[@AlexaFaie]

That was the only way I managed my German and French GCSE speaking tests - I colour coded the past, present, and future sections so I'd get it in the right order and did the same for the prompt card we were allowed to take in (that was only allowed to have 5 lines on it of bullet point style notes) so the colour allowed me to just see the entire section of text in my head to read it out. For everything else I was fine with just remembering what I'd read or learned in class. I never managed to take revision notes because I didn't understand the point of writing out stuff that I already had written once before in class. I knew I knew it, didn't see why I needed to waste paper on notes. If it didn't go in the first time I was introduced to it, it wouldn't ever go in. So revision was the most pointless thing in the history of ever to me. So I just didn't bother. Still did fine in the end of year tests (that don't count towards anything other than making sure you're in the correct academic tier for the next year) and so when it came to the actual proper exams in GCSE, A Level, and then university, I didn't bother revising for those either and still got great grades. Only needed it for the speaking tests because it involved having to talk out loud to another person in a performance kind of way and it had to be a natural conversation - they'd ask questions and you had to answer from the speech you'd pre-written which they had a copy of. And I don't do well with having to talk to someone like that without being able to rehearse in my head what I'll be saying. Its hard enough answering in my own language let alone another. Its the whole social aspect of communicating with another person.

[@MateoFrancisco]

i am someone who doesn't feel comfortable going out to protests where the police would inevitably intervene and cause more issues, so a way that i've been showing my support for the movement is by putting signs on my car saying "BLACK LIVES MATTER" on my rear windows. it is heartwarming to see people liking my signs at drive thru's, and more importantly, black people. i was on my way to my therapy appointment and i was at a stoplight, and a black man was crossing the street. he noticed my signs and he mouthed "thank you" and that made me so happy. i think more people should do this!

[@Those.who.stay.silent.consent]

Thank you. So much. I cried because for so long I felt like we were invisible or a nuisance. Nobody would stand for me when the "security worker" at target was clearly following me because of my skin and my hijab and not because I did something suspicious. My only fault was my skin and my religion. Nobody would stand for me at the airport, in the plane, at the doctor office. We need to feel the love, we need to see who are our allies, so thank you for this it means the world to be seen and heard. Search on YT you can also help financially by watching videos who give their adsens to BLM movement, NAACP etc. Just put the video on mute on your computer, let all the ads play (don't forget to disable ad block please), when the video is done watch a few minutes of another video so YT don't think you are a boot, and come back again, as many times as you can. Speak of it around you please, we need all the help we could get

[@ellano5_]

@@Those.who.stay.silent.consent your name says it all, you're a queen for putting up with racism all the time. I don't know what it feels like, but either way I stand with you! much love

[@bethanypatrick4286]

I also don't want to go to protests (COVID cases are skyrocketing in my city), although I support them. In addition to donating money to organizations that help black people with legal services, and advocate for legal changes related to equal rights/police reforms, I ordered a black lives matter bumper sticker and wristband. I plan to wear that wristband every time I leave my house. I also post frequently on social media about injustices (although it's impossible to keep up with the police abuses of power). While I know that posting on social media alone is not a sufficient role to take toward social change, I do want to spread the word to as many people as will listen. I want to spread the word about white privilege, systemic racism, police brutality, and the role that white people play in the oppression of black people. Especially the white people who aren't racist, but also don't understand how they contribute to the problem. The minds of most racist people won't be changed, but I believe the so far silent majority can make the biggest impact. It is not enough to not be racist. We need to be actively anti-racist.

[@bethanymclean2136]

Something else people can do is to frequent black owned businesses! I think voting with your dollar is so important and buying things you were already going to purchase from a BOB instead of a large corporation like Target or Walmart is a great way to help! webuyblack.com and the app official black wall street are great recourses!

[@leeroyjenkins3391]

Simply: I don't want to cook. I don't like a lot of ingredients. Also Simply: People don't like my overnight oats because of all the ingredients I put in.

[@abbypayne4496]

47:03 I FEEL THIS SO MUCH. I did journalism in undergrad and I feel like I read and wrote so much for those four years I have a really hard time getting through anything now. I still really enjoy reading, but I cant do it for more than 10 or 15 minutes or my brain starts to wander. I’ve found I really like podcasts and audiobooks because I can do something while “reading”. Also I second what Ben said on it too.

[@avasmock3552]

cristine should do tea leaf nails!!! (like put tea leaves on her nails, she could make it work haha)

[@morningmorgan6341]

TEA THEMED NAILS

[@Sarah-LN]

I feel personally attacked watching this while eating white pasta and tomato sauce 😭

[@empichel5690]

Same! I can cook other things, but this is the most delicious and easy option

[@TallTeenTurtle]

I was cooking pasta and tomato sauce while listening to the podcast 😅

[@Man-ej6uv]

Im trying to eat better so I’m not even eating atm 👁👄👁

[@foolgazer]

I was dipping pita bread straight into some marinara sauce while watching this.... for breakfast.. before even having coffee..

[@AlexaFaie]

What is the difference between white pasta and just regular pasta? Is it bleached or something to get it whiter? Only pasta I know of which isn't already white-ish in its regular normal state would be the ones coloured with spinach or tomato or squid ink. Or that vile wholegrain pasta you sometimes find.

[@harjyotkaur5100]

this is the only podcast that I can actually sit through

[@wondergirl2642]

Harjyot Kaur same!

[@BrittKvan]

omg my cat does the same howly thing when she finds her mouse. she has a very special pink mouse and when she finds it, she howls with the mouse in her mouth and then brings it to you.

[@alexandermock]

so does my cat !

[@TheKittyQueen3120]

my cat does that too

[@tegwaturan2994]

Mine too.

[@TT-_-]

That howl is a call for others to come eat of the awesome prey the cat has hunted😸 Gift for the colony... some bring the prey directly to humans, others leave it in the feeding spot (Menchie =in water bowl) or some place where humans will stop frequently (=in shoes). Our old cat would bring mice, lizards and birds with that full-mouth howl, and we would praise and pet her. She would eat them after a bit when we (surprisingly😂) didn't partake, usually she showed us some hunting moves with them before that to teach us poor hunters how to do it😆

[@RedShoes29]

i love how Menchie's just staring at Ben at the start lol

[@leahchapski5600]

Cristine: My life is tea and cats! Beyynnnn: It’s real it’s not a joke! Me: Well behind Cristine there is a cat and a cup of tea so....

[@mariamatedei]

Lmao

[@ittybittykibibyte]

What?

[@leahchapski5600]

AceUpMySleeve behind Cristine there is a neon sign of a cat and a cup of tea

[@MissRedheadRapunzel]

Clearly we have the best life just focusing on tea and cats

[@vasundhra4086]

I was really surprised that this video wasn't sponsored by *ROOTS* seeing the previous sponsers!!! 😂😂😂😂😂💚❤️♥️💛💜💙

[@elizabethzamora5478]

Ben: "I hate to walk into bath & body works" Safiya: smash that friendship with benlogical

[@kathrynsmith352]

When Cristine said Fun Lacquer has been around for six years I thought "oh, the early days of KZbin" before realising that six years ago was 2014 😳

[@butterflyfairy6730]

take a shot every time ben says "OK" followed by a laugh

[@lucyg4825]

Did anyone else get The Sound of Music vibes from the title? "I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad!"

[@athenarethis9232]

I totally relate to “Don’t drink and drive”. Omg I never got why adults were laughing. I was also so serious and upset at them. It took me a few days to get it.

[@Pixielocks]

The METRIC deep cuts!!!!!! My emo Canadian heart!!!! Their old stuff is my fave I'm so happy

[@gothicblonde42]

Yessssss! Loved the Metric shoutout.

[@Avantisnailss]

I got my kitten yesterday and he loves watching Menchie and Zyler it’s adorable watching him paw at the screen when he sees Menchie or Zyler 😍

[@cosmololol7584]

Oh my god that’s so adorable 😍

[@stealthy_velociraptor]

Awwww sounds so CUTE!!!!

[@Avantisnailss]

Julie’sMakeupandMore ! He’s currently sleeping :))

[@Avantisnailss]

Bailey Ward I cant believe I’ve already had him for a month

[@cosmololol7584]

Avanti B awe. Last night my cat came into my room bc I had food lol and the she fell asleep waiting for me to give her food lol

[@yazbasarslan]

Here's my response to simply's dont drink and drive memory: In where I live (Turkey) they call periods special days on tv so that its appropriate I guess and they say stuff like "you will be able to move even on your special days" and I always thought that it was like a wedding or something and when I learned that they actually meant periods, I was so confused.

[@colin5227]

In canada/america, commercials would use this blue fluid to represent menstrual flow, and show how absorbent their pads/tampons were. I've definitely heard anecdotes of people being alarmed that their first period *wasn't* that blue fluid, because they'd never actually been told what a period actually looks like

[@ellano5_]

in Belgium we call them 'rules' (regels) and so I would always ask my mom 'which rules?', 'Get boys rules too?' and 'Why don't get my brothers rules, that's unfair!' (looking back that last one is indeed unfair)

[@yazbasarslan]

@@colin5227 omg thats so funny. They use a blue liquid in turkey too but Ive never heard of that

[@yazbasarslan]

@@ellano5_ yep, the natural rules are so unfair

[@kayenjee]

Special days of cramping and bloating and tenderness, yea! 🙌🏼 🙃

[@Pretty_Maii]

“I approve of her wearing stretchy pants”

[@mysolareyesgrowpolarized]

69th like

[@jyooo4950]

Anyone else sees the color on her left hand nails too?!!!

[@WYIN98]

It's the new collection ☺️

[@adriennelucky2223]

Yes 🤩

[@notactive1998]

Boy do I have some good news for you!

[@muxesuu]

simply: favourite every person in the US: 👁👄👁

[@colleen9182]

I’m from the us and that looks right to me I also spell it colour

[@williambritigan3180]

Colleen i spell colour and favourite like that. i don’t see a big deal.

[@pollon4277]

@@williambritigan3180 lmfao I'm british and I just spell it however I spell it, ppl be making such a big deal about the smallest shit

[@MarkandMarie]

TECHNICALLY speaking, in American English they are spelled color, favorite, neighbor, etc... In European English the u is present; colour, favourite, neighbour, etc... Lots of people who live in America though, spell things the European way, it mostly depends on the region in which you were educated, the type of school you went to, and your teacher at the time. I was also taught to spell things with the u, but I had a heavy European influence in my education.

[@scourgeface]

Mark and Marie the only thing i *think* i spell the europian way is grey i think its grey in europe and gray in the us

[@BattyDana]

I definitely did the same "drinking and driving" mistake with my parents as a kid. 🤣🤣🤣 Glad I'm not the only one.

[@Harri_Jay_Kay]

Genuinely one of my earliest memories is being on the back of car horrified at my dad drinking a can of Fanta while driving. Was so afraid we would get pulled over by the police. 😂

[@MissLizzyEmerald]

The story with your grandfather with “drinking & driving” - I did the EXACT same thing to my dad!! So funny!

[@claracaissy5069]

I used to hate Tuesdays (just like any weekday) but thanks to Cristine and Ben : IT’s NoT a PrOblEm aNyMOre! Funny story: I was starring at my screen waiting for the best notification of the day and my dad looks at me and he's like: Dad - “What are you doing??? “ Me - “Well it’s Taco Tuesday and Simply Nailogical will upload the Podcast any minute now. “ Dad - “Isn’t that the girl who loves nail polish and glitter? “ Me (in shock) - “Yes it is, but dad it’s not glitter! How can you call it that? It’s HOLO!“ And then he rolls his eyes and walks away! 😂

[@outofthebluebloomingmoonli7705]

yeah gahaghaagha (I relate too XD I also hate tuesdays)

[@sighcantthinkofaname]

Lol when I cut my hair into a pixie everyone kept asking why and feeling like there had to be a deeper reason. It's not always that deep, it's just a preference.

[@Christine_990]

For my 30th birthday this year I did something I've always wanted to do I shaved/buzzed to nearly nothin, all my thiiiiicccccckkkkk nearly shoulder length hair off. "Why?" I've just always wanted to. Everytime I see a woman with a shaved head I loved the look. Why not now? Lol. And I look great! I bet you look amazing!!

[@runaaa___]

Lady Vertical exactly plus like hair is a pain in the ass sometimes

[@catherine7307]

@@Christine_990 did that this past November!! It was so much fun and I felt great. But yeah, everyone wanted to know WHYYY lol

[@holosexual6607]

@@Christine_990 I would love to shave my head because the bottom layer of my hair always gets broken and crusty but I know for a fact I would look like an orc

[@makeupbycheyanne4496]

“Why made you do it?” “I’ve always wanted to do that!” “I have the wrong head shape.” Are the top responses i get after i had shaved my head and i only reply with “I’ve always wanted to.” Lol like that’s it

[@RebeccaMundschenk]

I felt the same way about reading after grad school - it totally killed my love of reading after I had to cram so much into my brain. I just got back into it, but I had to be a librarian to do so!

[@hollydancergirl5592]

"Are they marketing purses to boys yet?" "I dont know that's not the point" ben with the lowkey honest question that should he asked about how marketing plays a role in shaping gender identities. You go beeeyyyynnnn

[@sarab6580]

Holly Ann I always thought purses existed because women’s clothing doesn’t have pockets ‘\_(‘’)_/

[@XSemperIdem5]

@@sarab6580 they took our pockets to make us need purses *shakes fist into air*

[@AlexaFaie]

@@XSemperIdem5 I want my panniers back dammit. Where else can I store all the -copies of revolutionary manuscripts- food shopping? (True story that's why fashion was changed to favour skimpier dresses of the Regency Era which required bags to store one's belongings. You couldn't search a woman's person/clothing, but you could search her bag.)

[@hallepepper6456]

I love that we learn more about Christine and Ben over the podcast it’s so nice to see them as real oeople

[@eliciakennard8525]

I loved the Nikkie video when Cristine just kept yelling "Got it!" and throwing herself across the room 😂

[@jenniferbeck5658]

I just went out and bought Avene Cold Cream lip balm on Simply's recommendation; and damn - this stuff IS the best. Now I'll have to check out the rest of the line. Thank you, Cristine!

[@daisydropper]

You're wrong, give us the oats recipes Simplyy . There's nothing else to do right now

[@bigolsimp9423]

I can't eat the oats they have bananas ;-; and I'm allergic

[@doroparker1702]

@@bigolsimp9423 just use applesauce then...

[@megan4845]

6:03 bottom left corner, you're welcome.

[@vasundhra4086]

There was 1 dislike 10 seconds in... 🤔🤔🤔🙁🙁🙁 *The haters also have their notification on!!!* 😋😋😋💚❤️♥️💜💙💛

[@funkygoldfishys5273]

Lol every vid with more than 1k vid has atleast 1 dislike it’s called KZbin bots

[@Hyuttah]

Many KZbin experience that one dislike within 10 seconds.

[@FluffieXStarshine]

Must be troomtroom did you see their video calling out types of youtubers or "vloggers" sorry heh

[@cadyreimann8551]

Hey! Just wanted to pop on and say THANK YOU for AMAZING closed captioning! I am usually listening to the podcast on my Apple podcast app (or whatever), on my drive in and back home from work. But every once in a while I enjoy watching as well, and the CC makes my experience so much easier and more enjoyable! Thanks Cristine and Ben!! ❤️ 💅🏻

[@ryansherman3525]

I saw a billboard when I was 8 that said "Don't Drink And Drive," my dad was drinking a coffee at the time. I was so scared and was looking everywhere for cops

[@adenehvafa8380]

"People say thank you for reminding us it's a Tuesday." Me : .... oh my god its Tuesday 😐 I have lost track of everything!

[@douglasseugene]

I absolutely love how level-headed, and informed, these podcasts are. Thank you!

[@sierrachantell]

That quote is fantastic, thanks for sharing! I'm going through so much more than all of this covid mess and according to the Holmes and Rahe stress scale my score is 434. Anything over 150 isn't great and means that you have some stress in your life that you need to work through. I'm currently working through a lot, but it's nice to remember to smile! I need a reminder sometimes ❤️

[@Kendromeda]

What a Spock response. What’s your favorite smell? Ben: no smells. My brain should not be distracted by any smells.

[@willow612]

Having a favorite smell is illogical

[@avabipes5741]

I’ve read Cristines thesis and my favorite part is the counting crows lyrics in the intro

[@hudakik2242]

we already know everything she likes😂❤

[@ImLiily]

We need more info XD

[@sam-lami8963]

The list is Holo holo holo holo cats holo

[@rekakis7884]

For all my fellow pet owners: the furminators work well on the cats cause it gets the underfur out. They have a short hair version and a long hair version too. Works great on double coated dogs too, we use it for our pug (although i felt the simplys when they said “not enough”)😂

[@rachelhoover6265]

The “don’t drink and drive” memory reminded me that as a child I interpreted “minivan” as “Minnie-van” like Minnie Mouse would be plastered all over them. Before my parents got a minivan I got so excited thinking we would be cruising in a vehicle with ears. Imagine my disappointment when they pull up in a boring ass van. lol

[@AlexaFaie]

If you want to be even more disappointed, over here, a mini-van is not even a car. Its one of those small vans you'd see a plumber or electrician turn up in. Vans are just for goods, not for people. I got so confused hearing Americans talk about minivans as being family cars. Got all kinds of weird imagery of the kids sliding around in the back where there are no seatbelts. ROFL

[@dianavaldivia6056]

“Tame Impala, Radiohead..” My jaw DROPPED and I stopped doing my eyeliner for this comment. MY GIRL CRISTINE!!! 😂❤️

[@lilahayes5880]

Hahah! Ben! "I approve of you wearing stretchy pants..." (26:40)

[@perspectivelee]

this is genuinely one of the best episodes! i really loved listening to the little stories behind them. x

[@Loreeeb]

This was so good! This is not boring, Ben you should do one too :)! it's always nice to know you have some things in common with people you admire, for example, I also am "one of those" that have different color markers (color coding yay), my fav subjects were also Chem and Biology (I actually studied that for undergrad and now I'm a post-doc working on vaccines). I also prefer comfort over "fashion", especially in shoes. My fav color is purple (you didn't mention it here but in old videos). I'm not so into oats and tea but I'm gonna give it a try cause you make it sound so good. I agree with the fact that you don't have to be a bookworm to be smart, in research you read so many papers for work that for my free time I like to chill with something more visual and on the entertainment side, although I love reading mythology books... and that's it :) PS: I painted my nails rainbow with scatter holo and super glossy taco while listening/watching to this podcast. 🌈

[@sarah5225]

Oh my god, “I would listen to Tame Impala” IM LIVING CRISTINE TAME IMPALA IS THE BEST

[@maripaes]

Bags for man? Joey, from Friends, started the trend a long time ago lol

[@aleymaurizio518]

The reason you're my favorite people on youtube is because you're genuine and real people. You have integrity and your intentions are honest. Thank you

[@revertinthemaking]

"Oh, you were one of those" LOL'd so loud

[@meganelise861]

I had the same experience with the "don't drink and drive". I was in my brother's father's truck when he picked me up from school. He had a bottle of mountain dew, and when he started to drink it I told him that he wasn't allowed to drink and drive. He also laughed at me and had to explain what the signs actually meant. I had never heard someone with the same story as me before, so I had to share that we had the same experience.

[@ImLiily]

Title: Simply's favourite things Me: that sounds something I would enjoy during quarantine Also me: Cristine I'm waiting for that podcast were Ben talks about how much he loves u for 2+hours straight I will be waiting Now I go enjoy uwu

[@sourtea5407]

I mean the one about their relationship was basically that 🥺

[@ImLiily]

@@sourtea5407 no I mean like Ben or Cris I don't remember said that Ben would talk about how much he loves her for 1+hours straight or something like that qwp

[@procrasticrafting]

OMG. I used to YELL at my parents for drinking their sodas from when we would get fast food, because they were drinking and driving. They just LET ME BELIEVE IT FOR YEARS UNTIL I FIGURED IT OUT ON MY OWN.

[@problame2249]

Ben’s favourite things podcast: 1 hour on bananas. Lol.

[@XSemperIdem5]

And hummus.

[@glitterunicorn9043]

Nobody: Simply fans: WhATs yoU FaVOiRite SleEPiNg PosItIOn?

[@nohajackson9426]

OMG! I've been waiting for this podcast!

[@mnchnim1004]

Omg, my cat does that howling thing with her favourite "toy" (a ball of tin foil 🙄) and it gives me a heart attack every time she finds it again. 😂😂

[@heatherumpherville]

Omg! The drinking and driving story! My parents tell me about when I was little... they had some friends over one night and they all had drinks... then a few days later one of those friends came back over and I was so upset that he had been drinking and driving! I guess I thought that once you drink, you can never drive again 🤣

[@nameless7517]

Being home with my family has been hectic so thank you for making one of the days better!

[@sophied1227]

That hits to close to home lmao

[@isabelpanduromartin972]

Loved how Ben pronounced "piedra"😂💕 That Spanish accent boy👏👏

[@Linearal]

I love and appreciate how all the screenshots, questions, photos or videos that are referenced are edited it. And all the links in the description! Lots of video podcasts don't do that and I think it's very underrated. Thank you for that effort!!!

[@BobinaVanderLaan]

I also took the “Don’t Drink and Drive” message very literally when I was little! And 100% embarrassed my dad by panic yelling at him about drinking (water) as he was driving the van. While my grandparents were visiting my family from across the country.