Episode Description

Merlin and Dan talk about mindful tool adoption, screwdriver museums, why Vi users may (or may not) be cannibalistic insects-plus debate on whether a home video of a toy horse falling down in someone's bathroom is about Humanity. Also, Dan effs with Merlin's head. Again.

Episode Information

Initially Released June 7, 2011

Runtime 1:22:48

Episode Page Corner Casey Kasem

Recurring Topics and Characters

• Text Editors

• Office Supplies

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