Nato Green on Cocaine, Eggs, and 1893 News in The Past Times Ep. 162

Comedian Nato Green's Album and Tour Dates

• 🎤 Nato Green is releasing his new comedy album, "In the Darkest Hour," on February 28th, following sold-out shows in San Francisco.
• 🗓️ He has upcoming warm-up shows in Sacramento on Saturday, February 21st, at the Sacramento Punchline, and in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 22nd, at the Lyric Hyperion.
• 🎟️ Tickets for these shows can be found on the respective club websites or through Nato's Instagram, @Mr.NatoGreen.

1893 Newspaper Highlights

• 📰 The newspaper read is from Wednesday, March 29th, 1893, with initial guesses for the year ranging from 1905 to 1893.
• 📰 A brief mention of a manager at the Sacramento Punchline who repeatedly stole from the club is noted.
• 📰 An article discusses the unique collection of photographs of beautiful women owned by Mr. William W. Ator.
• 📰 The dangers of cocaine in 1893 are detailed, describing its alluring nature but also the rapid development of poisoning symptoms like hallucinations and suspicions.
• 📰 A bizarre headline describes a boy catching fire after being hit by a snowball, due to matches in his pocket igniting.
• 📰 A discussion about eggs includes debates on their price (5 cents, 4 cents, or 41 cents a dozen) and the freshness of Long Island eggs versus limed eggs.
• 📰 An article from Louisiana describes a heated discussion about eggs at a diner, leading to an argument over their price.
• 📰 The article notes that limed eggs have a soapy taste and are worth less than fresh eggs.
• 📰 A peculiar piece discusses humming and foot-tapping during theater performances as signs of mental debility, suggesting a potential for private lunatic asylums.
• 📰 A story from Sicily describes men sleeping on the property of the Man estate on weeknights and returning to town for Sundays, with evening meals served in open troughs.
• 📰 The article criticizes the eating habits of Italians, who prefer to eat from troughs with their hands rather than plates, and their resistance to using spoons or forks.
• 📰 A man from Massachusetts sold his body for anatomical purposes to a surgeon for $10 cash, but later regretted it after making money and wishing to have a proper funeral.
• 📰 Burial rituals are discussed, including the Tibetan practice of sky burial and a humorous suggestion of being buried in a 69 position.
• 📰 The episode touches on the idea of funeral subscription models and discounted burial options.
• 📰 A story from Mexico highlights the affordability of hiring a streetcar for a day, which can also be used for funeral processions.

Modern Commentary and Predictions

• 🔮 The comedians discuss the possibility of Donald Trump's death, with some witches predicting it for February 17th, Lunar New Year.
• 🚗 An invented "elevated electric car" suspended 20 feet in the air on overhead wires is discussed, drawing parallels to Elon Musk's ventures and the concept of Hyperloop.
• 📱 The dangers of using telephones for deaf individuals are mentioned, with potential side effects like vertigo and syphilis.
• 🗣️ The conversation shifts to targeted advertising and the absurdity of AI-generated product placement in shows.
• 🥚 The comedians engage in a playful discussion about eggs, their consumption, preparation, and even their potential use in unconventional ways.
• ✈️ The episode concludes with a discussion about burial practices and the humorous idea of a funeral procession on a streetcar in Mexico City.