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| 1 | Agent Zero  | BBB | Video | Movies-Action |
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Agent Zero
Action movie Matthew sees.
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| 2 | Alastair McCello | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Alastair McCello
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. Max: "But in Dayton, it was classical. Hence, the name Alastair McCello."
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| 3 | Amalgamated Turbine | BBB | Companies | Manufacturing |
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Amalgamated Turbine
Jimmy's stock tip for Bill.
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| 4 | Ant Out | BBB | Maintenance | Pest Control Products |
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Ant Out
Pest control product Matthew sets off in the break room.
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| 5 | Authentic Alien Autopsy Bloopers | BBB | Video | TV Shows-misc |
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Authentic Alien Autopsy Bloopers
Tape Joe mentions.
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| 6 | Bayshore Sheet Metal | BBB | Companies | Construction Companies |
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Bayshore Sheet Metal
Mr. James buys the gang baseball caps for Christmas, apparently leftover hats from orders made by other companies, including "Bayshore Sheet Metal" for Matthew, "Bethel Lighting" for Beth, "Electric, Passaic Mini Storage" for Lisa and "Rockaway Lumber" for Dave.
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| 7 | Bethel Lighting and Electric | BBB | Companies | Energy Companies |
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Bethel Lighting and Electric
Mr. James buys the gang baseball caps for Christmas, apparently leftover hats from orders made by other companies, including "Bayshore Sheet Metal" for Matthew, "Bethel Lighting" for Beth, "Electric, Passaic Mini Storage" for Lisa and "Rockaway Lumber" for Dave.
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| 8 | Bill McNeal's Hypothetical Interviews | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Bill McNeal's Hypothetical Interviews
New segment airing on WNYX during which Bill pretends to interview President Bill Clinton.
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| 9 | Bill's Secret Repository of Tasty Ted-bi... | BBB | Entertainment | Museums |
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Bill's Secret Repository of Tasty Ted-bits and Fond Ted-memberances
Joke Bill makes to recently departed coworker Ted's friend. "Then walk this way through the gates of Ted-dom into Bill's secret repository of tasty Ted-bits and fond Ted-memberances."
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| 10 | The Bitch Bus | BBB | Travel | Bus Lines |
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The Bitch Bus
Joke Max makes when Dave arrives at the office in a bad mood. Max: "Looks like someone rode in on the Bitch Bus today."
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| 11 | Blue Genie's Blue Jeans | BBB | Apparel | Clothing Products |
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Blue Genie's Blue Jeans
Bill gets hired for a TV commercial job promoting Blue Genie's Blue Jeans at Shadow Studios.
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| 12 | Books Etcetera | BBB | Retail | Bookstores |
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Books Etcetera
Bookstore where Mr. James reads passages from his autobiography. Original title: Jimmy James: Capitalist Lion Tamer. New title after being translated into Japanese and back: Jimmy James: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler.
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| 13 | Break Dancing Detergent | BBB | Maintenance | Cleaning Products |
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Break Dancing Detergent
Mr. James' detergent brand. Mr. James: "You know, I once had a line of detergents with a great brand name. Dandy Clean. Everybody, everybody trusted it. But, you know, then that break dancing fad hit and my people made me change it. Try to stay hip and everything like that. And the whole thing, went bust in less than a year." Joe: "What did you change the name to?" Mr. James: "Break Dancing Detergent."
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| 14 | Broadcasting Monthly | BBB | Media | Magazines-misc |
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Broadcasting Monthly
Magazine.
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| 15 | The Broadway Arcade | BBB | Entertainment | Video Game Arcades |
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The Broadway Arcade
Arcade where Dave plays Stargate Defender video game after it is removed from the office lobby.
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| 16 | The Brock Report | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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The Brock Report
Matthew's new radio news segment. Lisa Miller: "Opinions expressed by Matthew Brock are not necessarily those of WNYX. Facts cited by Matthew Brock are not necessarily facts."
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| 17 | Carducci's | BBB | Dining | Ice Cream Parlors |
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Carducci's
Store on Prince Street where Joe bought his gelato that gets stolen from the office break room refrigerator.
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| 18 | Carpet Steamer Incorporated | BBB | Home Furnishing | Home Furnishing Stores |
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Carpet Steamer Incorporated
Bill and Beth audition for the Dream Come True garage door opener commercial, no longer associated with Dream Come True Carpet Steamer Incorporated company.
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| 19 | Cat Fancier | BBB | Media | Magazines-misc |
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Cat Fancier
NewsRadio version of Cat Fancy magazine that Matthew reads.
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| 20 | Central High School | BBB | Education | High Schools |
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Central High School
Where Bill went to high school.
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| 21 | Cerise | BBB | Personal Care | Beauty Salons |
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Cerise
Salon that does Catherine's hair, pronounced "Sherizay"
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| 22 | Chapman Graphic Arts | BBB | Services | Advertising and Marketing |
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Chapman Graphic Arts
A man wanders into the office looking for a graphic arts company.
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| 23 | Charlie Chowder | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Charlie Chowder
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. In Boston, he was Charlie Chowder.
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| 24 | Chez Jean-Jacques | BBB | Dining | Cafes and Delis |
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Chez Jean-Jacques
French cafe where Matthew pretends to work when the gang eats lunch there.
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| 25 | Chico's | BBB | Dining | Restaurants-Mexican |
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Chico's
Bill takes the entire staff out to lunch in honor of Catherine's birthday the day before.
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| 26 | Chock Full O 'notes | BBB | Performing Arts | Music-A Cappella |
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Chock Full O 'notes
Dave's old all-male a cappella quartet, featuring guest stars Bob Odenkirk, David Cross and Brian Posehn.
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| 27 | Classics on Tape | BBB | Literature | Books-Fiction |
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Classics on Tape
Catherine records an audiobook. "Classics on Tape presents Our Mutual Friend, by Charles Dickens, as read by Catherine Duke."
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| 28 | The Collins County Register | BBB | Media | Newspapers-misc |
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The Collins County Register
Newspaper in New Hampshire that Mr. James wants to buy and rename The Daily Jimmy.
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| 29 | Come Back, Lisa | BBB | Performing Arts | Songs |
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Come Back, Lisa
Song written by Lisa's ex-boyfriend.
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| 30 | Contemporary Radio Magazine | BBB | Media | Magazines-misc |
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Contemporary Radio Magazine
The new office intern mentions a quote of Dave's from the magazine Contemporary Radio Magazine back in April 1993. The quote: "No truly great radio journalist has ever had anything handed to him on a silver platter."
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| 31 | Crazy Eric's Discount Electronics | BBB | Retail | Electronics Stores |
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Crazy Eric's Discount Electronics
WNYX sponsor.
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| 32 | Crazy Eric's Electronics | BBB | Retail | Electronics Stores |
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Crazy Eric's Electronics
Radio commercial that Phil wants to do, but Dave hires a funny voice professional.
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| 33 | D.B. Cooper's House of Pancakes | BBB | Dining | Diners |
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D.B. Cooper's House of Pancakes
Joke Dave makes to Mr. James. "Is it like a promotional stunt for some other company you've got startin' up? Like, D.B. Cooper's House of Pancakes?"
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| 34 | The Daily Jimmy | BBB | Media | Newspapers-misc |
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The Daily Jimmy
The name Jimmy wants to give to the New Hampshire newspaper The Collins County Register.
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| 35 | Dandy Clean | BBB | Maintenance | Cleaning Products |
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Dandy Clean
Mr. James' detergent brand. Mr. James: "You know, I once had a line of detergents with a great brand name. Dandy Clean. Everybody, everybody trusted it. But, you know, then that break dancing fad hit and my people made me change it. Try to stay hip and everything like that. And the whole thing, went bust in less than a year." Joe: "What did you change the name to?" Mr. James: "Break Dancing Detergent."
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| 36 | Dave, the Insane Maniac | BBB | Performing Arts | Theater Productions |
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Dave, the Insane Maniac
A play in one act, by Beth and Bill.
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| 37 | Dave-mobile  | BBB | Vehicles | Motor Vehicles |
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Dave-mobile
Batman-influenced Joke Dave makes about other secrets he may have when the office finds out he's Canadian.
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| 38 | Desk Emporium | BBB | Home Furnishing | Furniture Stores |
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Desk Emporium
Furniture store where Bill wants Dave to buy him a new desk.
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| 39 | Donut Inn | BBB | Food | Donut Shops |
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Donut Inn
Donut shop.
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| 40 | Dr. Akim Tamiroff | BBB | Healthcare | Surgeons |
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Dr. Akim Tamiroff
Local surgeon Max claims botched his appendix operation, as well as Jack Frost Mr. James' new personal security consultant.
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| 41 | Dr. Art Ulene | BBB | Healthcare | Doctors |
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Dr. Art Ulene
Bill complains about another broadcaster using the word penis on the air during his new opinion segment, but recants after finding out that the broadcaster was a doctor. Bill: "Yesterday I tried to call attention to a rival broadcaster's use of an obscene word on the airwaves. I have subsequently been informed that the key issue is context. That certain broadcaster, Dr. Art Ulene, was using the word in a medical discussion about prostate conditions."
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| 42 | Dr. Dan the Bull-sesh Man | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Dr. Dan the Bull-sesh Man
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. Max (after Dave tells him he used to listen to the show): "I thought the only people that listened to that show were confused adolescents with serious questions about their sexuality."
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| 43 | Dr. Frank Westford | BBB | Healthcare | Therapy |
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Dr. Frank Westford
Therapist brought into the counsel the staff and relieve some of the tension in the office - portrayed by John Ritter.
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| 44 | Dr. Jeffrey Chin | BBB | Healthcare | Doctors |
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Dr. Jeffrey Chin
Promo Lisa reads on the air: "The cure for the common cold could be no further away than your kitchen cupboard. Dr. Jeffrey Chin has been dispensing herbal remedies from his office on Mott Street since 1953."
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| 45 | Dr. McNeal | BBB | Healthcare | Doctors |
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Dr. McNeal
Joke Bill makes while keeping Mr. James company while he's in his coma. Bill: "Dr. McNeal is dispensing some laugh medicine."
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| 46 | Dr. Shelton | BBB | Healthcare | Doctors |
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Dr. Shelton
Ed the current news director's Chiropractor.
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| 47 | Dream Come True Garage Door Opener | BBB | Home Furnishing | Appliances |
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Dream Come True Garage Door Opener
Bill and Beth audition for a product commercial.
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| 48 | The Duchess Manual | BBB | Literature | Books-Reference |
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The Duchess Manual
Joke Beth makes at the eligible bachelor auction where Mr. James asked her to pretend to be a duchess and bid on him. When she arrives with Joe and Mr. James tells her that he didn't say she could bring an escort, she tells him: I know, but a duchess rarely attends a social function unaccompanied. It says so in the duchess manual.
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| 49 | Ebony Lust | BBB | Products | Products-misc |
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Ebony Lust
Flavor of incense Bill used to use back at his college radio station.
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| 50 | Eddie's | BBB | Dining | Restaurants-misc |
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Eddie's
Restaurant Lisa thinks is Dave's favorite lunch spot. It's actually Tavern on the Green.
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| 51 | Electric Infant | BBB | Products | Baby Products |
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Electric Infant
Joe's wedding gift to Lisa. For practice. Joe: "Okay, a couple safety tips: When you're washing it, don't go in the tub. All right? And when you're practicing nursing, don't put it on Max. Beause the little guy's got some serious suction."
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| 52 | The Electric Love Cruise Wagon | BBB | Vehicles | Motor Vehicles |
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The Electric Love Cruise Wagon
According to Joe, where Mr. James is hiding while he's on the lam after escaping from jail. Joe: "Reliable sources tell me he's traveling coast to coast in a customized van called The Electric Love Cruise Wagon."
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| 53 | Fibber McGee and Molly | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Fibber McGee and Molly
Mr. James buys Matthew the rights to an old radio show for Christmas.
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| 54 | Freakzilla.com | BBB | Media | Websites |
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Freakzilla.com
Recently deceased coworker Ted leaves a suicide note saying he learned how to rig the copier to kill him on a website called freakzilla.com.
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| 55 | Frodo, the Paranoid Gnome | BBB | Literature | Poetry |
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Frodo, the Paranoid Gnome
Matthew writes a poem for Dave, about Dave, and how he's acting paranoid, influenced by The Lord of the Rings.
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| 56 | Garelli | BBB | Personal Care | Hygiene Products |
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Garelli
Mr. James' Italian line of feminine hygiene products.
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| 57 | Garelli-James Pharmaceuticals Inc. | BBB | Companies | Pharmaceutical Companies |
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Garelli-James Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Potential name for the theoretical pharmaceutical company that would mass produce Joe's smart juice cocktail - suggested by Joe.
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| 58 | Garelliware | BBB | Technology | Software |
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Garelliware
Joe's software that he uses to created the official WNYX web page.
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| 59 | Garm Phinc. | BBB | Companies | Pharmaceutical Companies |
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Garm Phinc.
Potential name for the theoretical pharmaceutical company that would mass produce Joe's smart juice cocktail - suggested by Joe, shortened from Garelli-James Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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| 60 | The Garrelli 5000 Voice Recording System... | BBB | Technology | Audiovisual Devices |
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The Garrelli 5000 Voice Recording System
Incredibly sensitive recording system Joe constructs for Catherine's audio book recording project.
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| 61 | Give Me 12 Minutes I'll Give You My Life | BBB | Literature | Books-Biography |
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Give Me 12 Minutes I'll Give You My Life
Matthew's suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography.
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| 62 | The Good Ship Crunchy Goose | BBB | Vehicles | Watercrafts |
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The Good Ship Crunchy Goose
Joke Bill makes about the name of Cap'n Crunch's boat as he eats cereal and works on the kid's maze on the back of the box. Catherine: "I'm calling a little staff meeting, Bill." Bill: "I'm a little busy right now." Catherine: "Busy doing what?" Bill: "Helping the captain find his way back to the good ship Crunchy Goose, or whatever the hell his stupid boat is called."
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| 63 | Goofy Ball | BBB | Toys | Toys-misc |
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Goofy Ball
Toy ball. "It makes this noise for a while, you know. Kids throw it around. Then after a certain amount of time, a voice alarm goes off. And who's ever holding it loses."
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| 64 | The Great Ventriloquidini | BBB | Performing Arts | Ventriloquists |
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The Great Ventriloquidini
Dave's ventriloquist stage name.
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| 65 | H.M.S. Badd Boy | BBB | Vehicles | Spacecrafts |
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H.M.S. Badd Boy
Mr. James' hot air balloon that he plans to fly around the world.
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| 66 | Hats by Beth, Incorporated | BBB | Companies | Manufacturing |
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Hats by Beth, Incorporated
Beth's new company that sells hats, specifically hats that look like the one worn by Mushmouth on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.
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| 67 | Hot Cup of Web | BBB | Dining | Coffeehouses |
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Hot Cup of Web
Chain of Internet cafes owned by Mr. James.
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| 68 | Hyper Sleep Nexus | BBB | Technology | Medical Devices |
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Hyper Sleep Nexus
Controller for the hyper sleep pods that Matthew accidentally unplugs killing everybody on the station except for him and Bill.
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| 69 | I Thought You Might Benefit from a Few o... | BBB | Education | Classes |
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I Thought You Might Benefit from a Few of the Old Bill McNeal Rules of Speech Etiquette and Presentation
Course from joke that Dave makes. Bill: "I taught a course on it at the learning annex." Dave: "You did? What course was that? The 'I thought you might benefit from a few of the old Bill McNeal rules of speech etiquette and presentation' course? Well, you know what, Bill? To be perfectly honest with you, I am a little nervous about public speaking, and I probably could use a few tips."
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| 70 | Jack Frost | BBB | Services | Security Services |
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Jack Frost
Mr. James' new personal security consultant, although it turns out he's not actually a personal security consultant, but a compulsive imposter.
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| 71 | Jackpot Meal | BBB | Menu | Meals |
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Jackpot Meal
Meal combo option available at Lucky Burger, the fast food restaurant where Lisa goes undercover.
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| 72 | Jam-Arelli Pharmaceut Inc. | BBB | Companies | Pharmaceutical Companies |
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Jam-Arelli Pharmaceut Inc.
Potential name for the theoretical pharmaceutical company that would mass produce Joe's smart juice cocktail - suggested by Mr. James, shortened from James-Garelli Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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| 73 | James-Garelli Pharmaceuticals Inc. | BBB | Companies | Pharmaceutical Companies |
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James-Garelli Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Potential name for the theoretical pharmaceutical company that would mass produce Joe's smart juice cocktail - suggested by Mr. James.
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| 74 | Jamesmont Soda | BBB | Beverage Products | Soft Drinks |
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Jamesmont Soda
Beverage product, A fully-owned subsidiary of Jimmy James Incorporated.
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| 75 | The Jazzmanian Devil | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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The Jazzmanian Devil
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. Max: "In New Orleans, I was The Jazzmanian Devil."
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| 76 | Jimmy James Inc. | BBB | Companies | Companies-misc |
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Jimmy James Inc.
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| 77 | The Jimmy James Towers: Total Eclipse of... | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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The Jimmy James Towers: Total Eclipse of the Park
Radio news report segment about Jimmy James' new building project.
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| 78 | Jimmy James Web Browser | BBB | Technology | Software |
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Jimmy James Web Browser
New computer program Mr. James promotes over Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
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| 79 | Jimmy James: Capitalist Lion Tamer | BBB | Literature | Books-Biography |
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Jimmy James: Capitalist Lion Tamer
Original title of Mr. James' autobiography, before being translated into Japanese and back again. New title: Jimmy James: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler.
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| 80 | Jimmy James: Macho Business Donkey Wrest... | BBB | Literature | Books-Biography |
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Jimmy James: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
New title of Mr. James' autobiography after being translated into Japanese and back again. Original title: Jimmy James: Capitalist Lion Tamer.
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| 81 | The Johnny Johnson Express | BBB | Travel | Trains |
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The Johnny Johnson Express
Joke Johnny Johnson makes: "Dave, the Johnny Johnson Express is leaving the station. And I'm offering you a seat in first class."
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| 82 | Johnny Tumbleweed | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Johnny Tumbleweed
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. In San Antonio, he was Johnny Tumbleweed, The High Desert DJ.
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| 83 | A Journalist's Credo | BBB | Literature | Books-Biography |
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A Journalist's Credo
Potential title for Bill's future book. Bill: "Perhaps one day, I'll publish these musings under the title "A Journalist's Credo'."
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| 84 | KCRAP | BBB | Radio | Radio Stations |
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KCRAP
Radio station from Bill's joke: "I'd like this article to reflect that we are the heirs to Edward R. Murrow's great legacy, not the morning zoo on K-CRAP with Boogerman and the gang."
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| 85 | Knute Rockly | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Knute Rockly
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. Max: "In Cleveland, I worked at a rock station, so I used the name Knute Rockly."
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| 86 | Kyle Martin Enterprises Inc. | BBB | Companies | Enterprises |
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Kyle Martin Enterprises Inc.
Kyle Martin is the kid that swindled Mr. James by selling him a bunch of fake movie props.
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| 87 | Lady Capri Hip Huggers | BBB | Apparel | Clothing Products |
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Lady Capri Hip Huggers
Bill gets hired for a TV commercial job promoting Blue Genie's Blue Jeans at Shadow Studios. Their latest style is called Lady Capri Hip Huggers.
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| 88 | Looking for Mrs. Clark Bar | BBB | Video | Movies-misc |
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Looking for Mrs. Clark Bar
Mr. James gets swindled, buying a bunch of fake movie props - including a Clark candy bar supposedly from the movie Looking for Mrs. Clark Bar, which doesn't exist - it's actually Looking for Mr. Goodbar.
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| 89 | Lucky Burger | BBB | Dining | Burger Joints |
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Lucky Burger
Fast food restaurant where Lisa goes undercover.
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| 90 | Lucky Meal | BBB | Menu | Meals |
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Lucky Meal
Meal combo option available at Lucky Burger, the fast food restaurant where Lisa goes undercover.
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| 91 | Madame Leona Knows All | BBB | Media | Video Games |
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Madame Leona Knows All
Fortune telling machine that replaces the Stargate Defender arcade video game in the office lobby.
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| 92 | The Madison Gazette | BBB | Media | Newspapers-Gazettes |
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The Madison Gazette
The new office intern mentions a quote of Dave's from the newspaper The Madison Gazette. The quote: "Nine-tenths of good radio is preparation."
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| 93 | Max Lewis Incorporated | BBB | Companies | Companies-misc |
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Max Lewis Incorporated
Max's company. Max: "You heard it first, you heard it live on Max Lewis' This Day In History. Max Lewis History is now a registered trademark of Max Lewis Incorporated."
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| 94 | Max Lewis' This Day in History | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Max Lewis' This Day in History
Max's new segment on WNYX, based on Lisa's new segment, This Day in History with Lisa Miller.
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| 95 | Max's Spook-a-delic Punch | BBB | Menu | Mixed Drinks |
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Max's Spook-a-delic Punch
Alcoholic drink served at the office Christmas party.
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| 96 | MC Phreakzille | BBB | Performing Arts | Music-Rap |
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MC Phreakzille
Mr. James' new personal security consultant Jack Frost's undercover rapper identity.
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| 97 | The McNeil Perspective | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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The McNeil Perspective
Bill's new opinion segment, during which he complains about another broadcaster using the word penis on the air.
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| 98 | The Microphone Never Blinks | BBB | Literature | Books-Biography |
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The Microphone Never Blinks
Suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography - play on the title of Dan Rather's book The Camera Never Blinks.
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| 99 | The Museum of Yarn | BBB | Entertainment | Museums |
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The Museum of Yarn
Joke Bill makes about the locals.
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| 100 | National Video Center Recording Studio | BBB | Performing Arts | Record Companies |
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National Video Center Recording Studio
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| 101 | New York Radio Guide | BBB | Media | Magazines-misc |
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New York Radio Guide
An annual publication with reviews of each radio station. The gang at WNYX go crazy over the new '96-'97 edition.
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| 102 | Old Green Beret Tricks | BBB | Literature | Books-Reference |
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Old Green Beret Tricks
Book Joe mentions.
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| 103 | Passaic Mini Storage | BBB | Services | Shipping and Storage |
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Passaic Mini Storage
Mr. James buys the gang baseball caps for Christmas, apparently leftover hats from orders made by other companies, including "Bayshore Sheet Metal" for Matthew, "Bethel Lighting" for Beth, "Electric, Passaic Mini Storage" for Lisa and "Rockaway Lumber" for Dave.
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| 104 | The Peninsula | BBB | Travel | Lodging-misc |
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The Peninsula
Hotel where the the 32nd Annual American Broadcasters Society Awards Banquet is held.
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| 105 | Petey the Pirate's Funtime Pizza Palace | BBB | Dining | Pizza Parlors |
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Petey the Pirate's Funtime Pizza Palace
Matthews favorite place to eat.
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| 106 | Pissy Wisconsin Jerk | BBB | Arts | Paintings |
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Pissy Wisconsin Jerk
Joke Lisa makes about Dave... Dave: "I turn my back and you start to badmouth me." Lisa: "All right, I can't be around you when you're like this." Dave: "What, I don't remind you of a Norman Rockwell painting anymore?" Lisa: "No, I don't think he painted one called "Pissy Wisconsin Jerk."
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| 107 | Quisp | BBB | Food | Breakfast Cereal |
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Quisp
Breakfast cereal box Lisa carries around trying to figure out the differences between the two pictures on the back.
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| 108 | Radio Bill | BBB | Literature | Books-Biography |
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Radio Bill
Suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography.
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| 109 | Radio Days | BBB | Literature | Books-Biography |
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Radio Days
Suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography.
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| 110 | Radio Daze | BBB | Literature | Books-Biography |
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Radio Daze
Suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography, spelled D-A-Z-E for a Spike Lee feel.
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| 111 | Radio Ink | BBB | Media | Magazines-misc |
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Radio Ink
Magazine from various episodes.
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| 112 | The Real Deal with Bill McNeal | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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The Real Deal with Bill McNeal
Bill's news segment at WNYX.
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| 113 | The Real Deal with Lisa Miller | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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The Real Deal with Lisa Miller
Lisa replaces Bill as the host of the Real Deal segment when Bill becomes the station manager.
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| 114 | The Record and Tape Club | BBB | Performing Arts | Record Stores |
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The Record and Tape Club
NewsRadio version of Columbia House that service that Beth abuses until the company comes looking for her.
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| 115 | Robertson Communications | BBB | Companies | Communications Companies |
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Robertson Communications
Mr. James almost sells the station to another company.
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| 116 | Rockaway Lumber | BBB | Companies | Construction Companies |
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Rockaway Lumber
Mr. James buys the gang baseball caps for Christmas, apparently leftover hats from orders made by other companies, including "Bayshore Sheet Metal" for Matthew, "Bethel Lighting" for Beth, "Electric, Passaic Mini Storage" for Lisa and "Rockaway Lumber" for Dave.
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| 117 | Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor  | BBB | Beverage Products | Beer |
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Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor
Bill: "Whassup, y'all? Bill McNeal sayin' there's a party all up in here, and you need to get with the flow. Oh, yeah! Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor's got the heavyweight power. Whether you got the ee-yotch to rip it up to some fat booty beats, or just chill with the honeys. So get on the rocket and see the stars. Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor."
 
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| 118 | Sassy | BBB | Media | Magazines-misc |
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Sassy
Magazine Lisa mentions to Beth to distract her.
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| 119 | The Scandal Sheet | BBB | Media | Newspapers-misc |
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The Scandal Sheet
Newspaper Matthew reads on the Titanic.
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| 120 | Scopenet.com | BBB | Media | Websites |
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Scopenet.com
Web server. During Bill and Catherine's war, Matthew receives an anonymous email from phreakzilla @scopenet.com with a Photoshopped picture of Catherine's head on LaToya Jackson's nude body.
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| 121 | Seattle Java | BBB | Dining | Coffeehouses |
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Seattle Java
Coffee shop in the same building as the radio station featuring the frequent customer program The Guzzler's Club.
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| 122 | SEN-NET | BBB | Video | TV Stations |
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SEN-NET
TV station airing live footage of Senate proceedings, parody of C-Span.
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| 123 | Shadow Studios | BBB | Companies | Film Production Companies |
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Shadow Studios
Bill gets hired for a TV commercial job promoting Blue Genie's Blue Jeans at Shadow Studios.
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| 124 | Shut Up New York | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Shut Up New York
Bill's new segment on WNYX.
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| 125 | Sound Off, New York | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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Sound Off, New York
Radio program Dave proposes to Mr. James. Dave: "I was thinking we could devote half an hour every afternoon to a live call-in show, in which the listeners of our station could air their complaints about living in the city."
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| 126 | Soylent Green | BBB | Food | Meat |
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Soylent Green
Bill advertises Soylent Green on the air: "Now available in vanilla-nut flavor. So for a tasty treat that's good to eat, try Soylent Green. Soylent Green is people. Soylent Green, made from the best stuff on Earth, people."
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| 127 | Stargate Defender | BBB | Media | Video Games |
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Stargate Defender
Arcade video game that replaces the old sandwich vending machine in the lobby. The video game cabinet shown is the 1980s Stargate video game, the sequel to Defender, also known as Defender II.
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| 128 | Starkware | BBB | Companies | Software Companies |
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Starkware
Mr. James has a meeting with computer whiz nerd billionaire Eric Stark, owner of software company Starkware, which triggers his extreme fear of hippies.
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| 129 | Stinkbutt | BBB | Arts | Murals |
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Stinkbutt
Free expression mural that Joe and Beth paint in the building atrium that consists of a dead cat and the word Stinkbutt.
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| 130 | Stun Gun 2000 | BBB | Weapons | Guns |
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Stun Gun 2000
Also known as "The stalker shocker" Stun gun that Joe builds for Bill. Bill: "Looks like a garage door opener." Joe: "That's what it used to be, an old garage door opener, some diodes and resistors from a busted mixing board, one reconditioned doorbell button, and one big-ass battery."
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| 131 | Super Karate Monkey Death Car | BBB | Media | Video Games |
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Super Karate Monkey Death Car
Video game Lisa tells Dave her brother created and sold to Microsoft.
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| 132 | Tavern on the Green | BBB | Dining | Restaurants-misc |
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Tavern on the Green
Dave's favorite lunch spot where he takes Lisa's new assistant Foxy out to lunch.
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| 133 | Ted Chambers' Total Workout | BBB | Personal Care | Fitness Centers |
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Ted Chambers' Total Workout
Bill's new gym, where he meets Vic, played by Ben Stiller.
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| 134 | Tessio Brothers, Incorporated | BBB | Companies | Manufacturing |
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Tessio Brothers, Incorporated
Pen company Mr. James does business with.
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| 135 | This Day in History with Lisa Miller | BBB | Radio | Radio Programs |
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This Day in History with Lisa Miller
Lisa's new segment on WNYX.
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| 136 | Throwdini | BBB | Entertainment | Entertainment Acts |
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Throwdini
Dave's knife throwing nemesis, played by Kevin McDonald from Kids in the Hall.
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| 137 | Throwgali | BBB | Entertainment | Entertainment Acts |
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Throwgali
Dave's knife-throwing name. Full version: "Throwgali Master of the Throwing Knife"
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| 138 | To Serve Man | BBB | Literature | Books-Cooking |
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To Serve Man
New book that Mr. James gets for everybody after buying a publishing house.
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| 139 | True Grits | BBB | Video | Movies-misc |
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True Grits
Mr. James gets swindled, buying a bunch of fake movie props - including a box of grits from the movie True Grits, which doesn't exist - it's actually True Grit.
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| 140 | Under Siege 3 | BBB | Video | Movies-Sequels |
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Under Siege 3
Sequel to Steven Seagal's real life Under Siege 2.
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| 141 | Underpinnings Incorporated | BBB | Personal Care | Hygiene Products |
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Underpinnings Incorporated
Adult diaper product Catherine did commercial for.
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| 142 | Venus Newsstand | BBB | Retail | Bookstores |
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Venus Newsstand
Newsstand actually on the planet Venus that Joe and Beth visit.
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| 143 | The Voice-mo-tron 2000 | BBB | Technology | Audiovisual Devices |
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The Voice-mo-tron 2000
The electronic voice modulator that Joe builds for Bill.
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| 144 | WNJE | BBB | Video | TV Stations |
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WNJE
TV station Bill auditions for, but looks terrible on camera.
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| 145 | WNY-Sex | BBB | Radio | Radio Stations |
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WNY-Sex
Porn version of the radio station WNYX from the title of the Photoshopped picture of Catherine's head on LaToya Jackson's nude body that Bill has sent to Matthew.
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| 146 | WNYX | BBB | Radio | Radio Stations |
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WNYX
Radio station. 585 AM.
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| 147 | WXYP | BBB | Radio | Radio Stations |
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WXYP
Rival radio station where Ed says he's going to work when he leaves.
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| FICTITIOUS TIMELINE |
| 148 | December 21, 1965 | Dates | 20th Century: 60s | Birth Dates |
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December 21, 1965
Matthew Brock born. He mentions the date while being interviewed about his workplace accident.
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| 149 | November 24, 1971 | Dates | 20th Century: 70s | Events |
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November 24, 1971
Batman actor Adam West admits to having been the legendary D.B. Cooper that hijacked a Boeing 727 in 1971, leaping out of the plane with the ransom payout and disappearing.
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| 150 | November 24, 1971 | Dates | 20th Century: 70s | Events |
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November 24, 1971
Billionaire industrialist Jimmy James gets arrested, accused of being the D.B. Cooper that hijacked a Boeing 727 in 1971, leaping out of the plane with the ransom payout and disappearing.
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| MAKE BELIEVE MAP |
| 151 | Area 52 | Map | Structures | Military Bases |
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Area 52
Secret military base that Joe mentions - more secret than Area 51.
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| 152 | Billionaireland | Map | Worlds | Fantasy Lands |
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Billionaireland
Joke Matthew makes about Mr. James' lifestyle. Matthew: "Mr. James, no offense, you wouldn't understand." Mr. James: "Why not?" Matthew: "To be frank, you spend your day in billionaire-land. Getting steam baths and sitting on your ass, letting your ego be massaged by yes men."
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| 153 | Boulevard of Broken Dreams | Map | Transit Routes | Streets-Blvds |
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Joke Matthew makes during his punk phase. "Sorry, Mussolini. I had some business to take care of down on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams."
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| 154 | The Dave Cave | Map | Nature | Caverns |
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The Dave Cave
Batman-influenced Joke Dave makes about other secrets he may have when the office finds out he's Canadian.
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| 155 | Death Star | Map | Outer Space | Space Stations |
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Death Star
Catherine reads a news report referring to the events of Star Wars A New Hope: "Tragedy struck today in Sector 9 as rebel terrorists blew up the Death Star, killing thousands. The rebel alliance, a fringe group of anti-Empire fanatics has claimed responsibility for the terrorist act. Fortunately, Lord Vader escaped without harm. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims."
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| 156 | The Jimmy James Space Tower Plaza | Map | Structures | Towers |
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The Jimmy James Space Tower Plaza
Mr. James' new project to build two towers in New York City shaped like gigantic J's, that will be the tallest towers in the world. Mr. James eventually moves the project to London.
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| 157 | Jimmy-lantis | Map | Urban Areas | Cities |
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Jimmy-lantis
Construction project Lisa proposes in an attempt to convince Mr. James not to build his towers in New York City. "An underwater colony: the final frontier."
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| 158 | Squaresville | Map | Urban Areas | Cities-Joke |
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Squaresville
City from joke.
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| OTHER |
| 159 | The 32nd Annual American Broadcasters So... | Other | Recognition | Awards Ceremonies |
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The 32nd Annual American Broadcasters Society Awards Banquet
Awards ceremony where WNYX wins them all.
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| 160 | American Broadcaster Society Awards | Other | Recognition | Awards Ceremonies |
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American Broadcaster Society Awards
Also known as ABSA. Professional organization that hosts an annual awards banquet.
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| 161 | Badger Jam '88 | Other | Events | Concerts |
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Badger Jam '88
Concert featuring the final appearance of Dave's old all-male a cappella quartet, Chock Full O' Notes.
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| 162 | Beth & Lisa | Other | Quotes | Quotes |
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Beth & Lisa
Beth: If my boyfriend acted like that, I'd go absolutely bitchcakes.
Lisa: Bitchcakes?" Beth: "I just made that up. You think it's gonna catch on?
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| 163 | Beth & Lisa | Other | Quotes | Quotes |
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Beth & Lisa
Beth When Stewie's around, you still want to shake your bunnymaker.
Lisa: I do not, and the word is moneymaker.
Beth: Hello, I know, it's another new one I made up.
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| 164 | The Crested North American Quitter | Other | Living Things | Animals |
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The Crested North American Quitter
Bird from Bill's joke. Bill: "Oh, what have we here, a quitter?" Dave: "No. I just really need to write this speech." Bill: "Do I hear the plaintive cry of the crested North American quitter?" Dave: "Bill, please." Bill: "Quit, quit, quit, coo! Quit, quit, coo!"
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| 165 | Dave, Matthew & Joe | Other | Quotes | Quotes |
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Dave, Matthew & Joe
Dave: Hey, guys. What's going on? You playing hallway soccer? Trash can basketball? Hey, does this have anything to do with that coffee cup that's been on top of this light fixture the last few days? What do you call this game?
Matthew and Joe: Who can get the coffee cup off the top of the light fixture.
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| 166 | Electronic Maintenance Technician of the... | Other | Recognition | Awards |
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Electronic Maintenance Technician of the Year
Award Joe wins at the 32nd Annual American Broadcasters Society Awards Banquet.
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| 167 | Grizzlies | Other | Sports | School Mascots |
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Grizzlies
Dave's high school mascot.
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| 168 | Hallway Soccer | Other | Sports | Sports |
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Hallway Soccer
Game Matthew and Joe play at work. Dave: "Hey, guys. What's going on? You playing hallway soccer? Trash can basketball? Hey, does this have anything to do with that coffee cup that's been on top of this light fixture the last few days? What do you call this game?" Matthew and Joe: "Who can get the coffee cup off the top of the light fixture."
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| 169 | Jimmy James | Other | Quotes | Quotes |
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Jimmy James
Jimmy James: I never doubted myself for a minute, for I knew that my monkey-strong bowels were girded with strength like the loins of a dragon ribboned with fat and the opulence of buffalo dung.
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| 170 | Jimmy James | Other | Quotes | Quotes |
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Jimmy James
Jimmy James: "That's what happens when you empty a man's bank account and ruin his credit rating. Blackball him so he can't ever get a job. I call it my deluxe severance package."
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| 171 | Jimmy James' nemesis' name, as well as L... | Other | Trivia | Questions |
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Jimmy James' nemesis' name, as well as Lisa's love interest and eventual husband.
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Hank Henry |
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Johnny Johnson |
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Billy Williamson |
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| 172 | King-of-the-world-itis | Other | Medical Conditions | Conditions |
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King-of-the-world-itis
Uncontrollable desire to stand on the bow of the ship and yell, "I'm king of the world!"
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| 173 | Lisa | Other | Quotes | Quotes |
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Lisa
Lisa: Johnny, our paths have diverged. I'm a journalist. You're a wino. Just get outta here, ok. Go! Scram!
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| 174 | Lisa & Beth | Other | Quotes | Quotes |
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Lisa & Beth
Lisa: Where are you going?
Beth: I'm going to go fax my new words around, see how long it takes them to show up on Melrose Place. Catch you later, B-cakes. That's the street version.
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| 175 | Name of the sled that Mr. James buys, th... | Other | Trivia | Name Game |
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Name of the sled that Mr. James buys, thinking it's the famous Rosebud sled from the movie Citizen Kane.
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Rose Bowl |
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Rose Bush |
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Rose Byrne |
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| 176 | National Junior High Student Council Con... | Other | Events | Conventions and Seminars |
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National Junior High Student Council Convention
The new office intern tells Dave that he was inspired to go into radio after hearing Dave speak at the National Junior High Student Council Convention.
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| 177 | Robots | Other | Sports | Baseball Teams |
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Robots
Future baseball team that Beth tells Joe won the World Series, pretty much from 2147 on.
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| 178 | Segment Producer of the Year for an All-... | Other | Recognition | Awards |
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Segment Producer of the Year for an All-new Station
Award Lisa wins at the 32nd Annual American Broadcasters Society Awards Banquet.
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| 179 | Space Dollars | Other | Money | Currency |
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Space Dollars
The new future currency in space.
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| 180 | Trash Can Basketball | Other | Sports | Sports |
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Trash Can Basketball
Game Matthew and Joe play at work. Dave: "Hey, guys. What's going on? You playing hallway soccer? Trash can basketball? Hey, does this have anything to do with that coffee cup that's been on top of this light fixture the last few days? What do you call this game?" Matthew and Joe: "Who can get the coffee cup off the top of the light fixture."
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| 181 | Turds in a Blanket | Other | Recipes | Recipes-misc |
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Turds in a Blanket
Dish from Bill's joke: Nobody cares how beautiful the soufflee is if the appetizer is turds in a blanket.
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| 182 | Untitled | Other | Themes | Beast 2 |
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| 183 | What is Bill's first name? | Other | Trivia | Name Game |
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What is Bill's first name?
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