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Mark Normand & Joe List on Apartment Hunting, Key West, and Djokovic's Vaccine Stance

Tuesdays with Stories!March 21, 20221h 10min59,599 views
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Apartment Hunting Woes

  • 🏠 Mark recounts a frustrating experience trying to buy a fixer-upper apartment, dealing with a pushy Turkish real estate agent.
  • 🗣️ The agent employed aggressive sales tactics, steamrolling Mark and his partner, and dismissing their concerns.
  • 🤝 Mark's own realtor, described as a "dweeb," eventually intervened, creating a push-and-pull dynamic that stalled the deal.
  • 🚧 The apartment, despite its good location and "bones," requires significant work, with the agent offering only bare-bones fixes at a high price.

Key West Adventures

  • ☀️ Joe describes a relaxing trip to Key West, enjoying the sunny weather, ocean swims, and cycling.
  • 🤝 He spent time with comedian friends like Tom Dustin, playing bocce ball and enjoying the local scene.
  • 🏖️ Key West offers beaches, including a man-made one and Fort Zachary, a historic state park.
  • ⚠️ A planned bocce game was cut short due to a confrontation with a group of individuals, leading to a hasty retreat.

Vaccine Debate and Djokovic

  • ❓ The hosts discuss Novak Djokovic's unvaccinated status and the broader debate around vaccine mandates.
  • 🗣️ They question why Djokovic's decision not to get vaccinated should concern others, given his peak physical condition.
  • 🤝 While acknowledging the argument that not vaccinating can spread the virus, they express confusion about the extent of the impact.
  • ⚖️ The discussion touches on personal freedom, bodily autonomy, and the comparison to other required vaccinations.

Personal Reflections and Comedy

  • 🎭 Mark reflects on the dual nature of comedy, the need to adapt to various platforms, and the constant feedback loop.
  • ✈️ He shares a story about a jarring experience after taking an edible before an early morning flight, hearing intimate sounds from a hotel room.
  • 🎤 Both comedians discuss their upcoming tour dates and the release of Mark's new special.
  • 💡 The conversation touches on various topics including the meaning of "weird," the nature of fame, and the challenges of navigating public opinion.
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