Things We Just Don't Get

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Ever found yourself staring blankly at something that absolutely refuses to make sense? You're not alone. In this hilarious and relatable episode, we dive headfirst into life's most persistent mysteries – those things we just don't get no matter how many times they're explained.
Retirement savings limitations kick off our confusion tour. Why, when you're finally making enough money to seriously save for retirement, does the government cap how much you can put away tax-free? This leads us down the rabbit hole of unnecessarily complicated tax systems. We've all seen the memes about the IRS making you guess what you owe – but the frustrating reality isn't far off!
The conversation takes a turn toward the automotive when we ponder why anyone would want their car to be louder with dual mufflers, or trucks to be higher with lift kits. Is there a practical purpose, or is it just about making a statement? Either way, we remain thoroughly perplexed.
Things get particularly entertaining when we explore modern slang terms that leave older generations completely bewildered. From "gyat" to "sigma males" to the completely nonsensical "chicken jockey" (apparently something you randomly shout to disrupt quiet moments?), we attempt to decipher the code of Gen Z communication with mixed results. Our conclusion? Maybe every generation creates linguistic barriers specifically to confuse their elders.
We also touch on the psychology behind internet trolls, the importance of establishing family "safe words" to protect against sophisticated AI scams, and why meaningful change to broken systems faces such strong resistance. Through it all, we find comfort and humor in our shared confusion.
Want to join the conversation? Share the things that leave you scratching your head with us on social media, or submit your own questions for a future episode! And remember – sometimes the best response to life's mysteries is simply "chicken jockey."

Amy, Kitty & Stacey
P.S. Isn't our intro music great?! Yah, we think so too. Thank you, Ivy States for "I Got That Wow".

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Chapters

1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Retirement Savings Limitations (00:04:15)

3. Why Are Taxes So Complicated? (00:06:50)

4. Loud Cars and Lifted Trucks (00:10:14)

5. New Slang Words and Meanings (00:19:53)

6. Online Trolls and Scammers (00:29:42)

7. TV Recommendations and Wrap-Up (00:37:26)