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Workaholics Movie Canceled, Flooding Houses, and Eating Rotisserie Chicken Ropes

This Is ImportantFebruary 2, 202356 min97,315 views
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Workaholics Movie Cancellation

  • 🎬 Paramount+ has pulled the plug on the Workaholics movie, citing a lack of global appeal, despite the cast and crew being ready to start production.
  • 🚀 The creators are now looking for other streamers like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon to pick up the project, emphasizing their readiness to film.
  • 😥 The cancellation is a significant disappointment, especially for the hired crew who were expecting to work on the project.

Personal Mishaps and Health

  • 🏠 Adam Devine's houses in Hollywood and at the beach are currently experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rain and clogged drainage systems.
  • 🐔 In a bizarre incident, Adam recounts passinga 14-inch string that was used to tie a rotisserie chicken, which he accidentally swallowed days earlier.
  • 🏃‍♂️ Blake Anderson discusses his ongoing groin injury and physical therapy, noting that attempting to cycle after a few good days exacerbated the pain.
  • 🥶 The hosts explore the benefits of cold plunges, with Adam detailing his intense eight-minute sessions at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and the subsequent prolonged shivering.

Improv and Comedy Discussion

  • 🎭 The group discusses the nature of improv television shows, referencing shows like Reno 911! and Murderville, debating the effectiveness of pure improv versus scripted-with-improv elements.
  • 🎤 They recall their own sketch show from the early 2000s, where they asked mean-spirited questions to a plant playing the world's tallest woman.
  • 🎤 The conversation touches on other improv-heavy shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway?, highlighting performers like Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie.

Health and Future Plans

  • 💡 The hosts consider trying kava root, described as a plant-based drink that can induce relaxation without a hangover, though some express caution about its effects.
  • 🩺 Adam mentions the possibility of getting full-body scans to detect potential future health issues, drawing a parallel to the Theranos scandal.
  • 💪 The group contemplates using their newfound free time to focus on personal health and self-care, including Adam's groin recovery and the potential for cold plunges and saunas.
  • 🎬 They also brainstorm alternative projects, such as making an indie movie, going on tour, or even creating a project called "Volcano Beaver."
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