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Tuesdays With Stories #359: Poshmark, New Cars, and NYC Living

Tuesdays with Stories!July 27, 20201h 7min32,828 views
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Navigating the New York Heatwave

  • 🥵 Both hosts are struggling with the heatwave in New York City, comparing their apartments' cooling situations.
  • 🧊 They humorously refer to their cold bedrooms as 'the pond' and 'the pool,' while the living rooms are dubbed 'Auschwitz' due to the sweltering temperatures.
  • 🏙️ The lack of breeze in their apartments is exacerbated by close-proximity buildings, leading to awkward window-gazing at neighbors.

The Poshmark Phenomenon

  • 🛍️ Mark's wife, Sarah, has become an avid user of Poshmark, a platform for buying and selling used items.
  • 🛋️ Initially skeptical, Mark gets drawn into the world of Poshmark after helping Sarah pick up a kitchen table from two attractive young women.
  • 💡 The hosts discuss how Poshmark is a sustainable way to acquire furniture and other items, with younger generations often selling items for older relatives.

The Car Buying Saga

  • 🚗 Mark recounts his embarrassing experience buying a Nissan Sentra without proper research or documentation.
  • 🤦‍♂️ Due to an expired license and lack of immediate proof of residency, the car had to be purchased in his girlfriend Sarah's name.
  • 💰 The purchase involved a confusing financial process, including a potential overcharge and a typo on the mileage, highlighting the stereotypes of used car sales.
  • 🎉 Despite the ordeal, Mark is excited to finally own a car after eight years and enjoys a celebratory drive around Central Park and Astoria Park.

Pandemic Life and Social Interactions

  • 😷 The hosts discuss the return to public life, including riding the subway and running in Central Park, with varying mask adherence.
  • 😠 They share anecdotes about encountering individuals who aggressively enforce mask-wearing, even outdoors and while passing by.
  • 🏢 Mark describes an awkward building rooftop gathering with his new neighbors, feeling out of place among the diverse and intellectual residents.

Entertainment and Comedy

  • 🎬 Mark discusses watching Rosemary's Baby and the unsettling coincidences related to its filming locations and actors.
  • 🎤 They promote their Patreon for exclusive content and upcoming guest appearances.
  • 📅 Both hosts mention upcoming comedy gigs, including outdoor shows and the release of Sarah's new album.
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