📖  “Would you walk around in public with an adult pacifier to relieve stress?”

In this delightfully unpredictable episode of The Sandy Show, Sandy and Tricia explore everything from bizarre global trends to celebrity pickle launches and the emotional rollercoaster of back-to-school season. It’s a mix of humor, heart, and hot takes that makes this episode a must-listen. The show opens with a strange trend sweeping China—adults using oversized pacifiers in public to cope with anxiety and curb snacking. Tricia recalls a similar fad from her own middle school days involving baby bottles and Dr. Pepper, while Sandy shares how high school administrators quickly shut it down. Then, Tricia delivers a “sexy pickle story” featuring Pamela Anderson’s artisanal pickles, sold for $38 a jar to benefit wildlife conservation. Sandy reminisces about a childhood restaurant in Michigan called The Purple Pickle, sparking a craving for Reuben sandwiches and nostalgia. The episode also dives into the wellness trend of “sleep maxing,” where people invest in blackout curtains, magnesium supplements, and strict bedtime routines to optimize sleep. Tricia, a longtime sleep-maxing advocate, considers launching her own Amazon storefront. Finally, the show wraps with a pumpkin spice showdown between Starbucks and Krispy Kreme. Tricia declares victory for Krispy Kreme after their bold Instagram flex: “PSL season starts when we say it does.” Key Moments:

• 🍼 Adult pacifier trend in China and Tricia’s baby bottle flashback
• 🥒 Pamela Anderson’s artisanal pickles and Sandy’s Purple Pickle memory
• 🛏️ Sleep maxing: blackout curtains, moon cycles, and magnesium gummies
• 🍩 Krispy Kreme vs. Starbucks: pumpkin spice season turf war
• 🎤 Taylor Swift announces new album on Travis Kelce’s podcast
• 📱 Cell phone ban at school and Tricia’s bittersweet goodbye to summer
• 🎶 How many takes it took to record iconic songs—from Nirvana to Tom Petty
• 🐶 Petunia the “world’s ugliest dog” wins hearts and headlines

Memorable Quotes:
 “She kind of looks like a gargoyle that should be guarding a gothic castle.” – Sandy, on Petunia

“I like her to do her things there, but then I need her to be back here immediately.” – Tricia, on her daughter going back to school

“PSL season starts when we say it does.” – Krispy Kreme (via Tricia)

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