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Yogurt Hoarder's Dilemma [00:00:00]

• A 29-year-old woman lives with her 30-year-old boyfriend in a 550-square-foot studio.
• The boyfriend has a history of collecting unusual items, including Tide Pods and electric insulators.
• He recently developed a passion for collecting yogurts, amassing approximately 2,100 cups.
• The collection filled their fridge, a second fridge, and a bedside fridge, leading to a foul smell.

  "These fridges all filled up with his yogurts, and if you keep them for long, they smell bad."

The Yogurt Apocalypse [00:00:00]

• The apartment began to smell like rotten milk for two weeks.
• The boyfriend dismissed the smell, but the woman eventually snapped and threw out the entire yogurt collection.
• He was particularly upset about losing rare Cuban and Iranian yogurts.
• The woman questioned the legality of his possession of these yogurts due to trade sanctions.

  "My boyfriend is understandably upset. We've been arguing about whether I crossed a line by throwing away his stuff, and he's especially upset because he, of course, had rare yogurts that were hard to find."

"Short King" Kerfuffle [00:00:00]

• The story involves a 25-year-old man (OP) and his best friend Oliver (21).
• Oliver is 6'7" and his girlfriend Angela is 6'2".
• Oliver's stepbrother, Jim (22), is 6'1" and has a strained relationship with Oliver.
• At a family gathering, Jim repeatedly told OP and Oliver that "short kings should stick together," implying they were short due to Oliver's extreme height.

  "He kept trying to say that he and I are short kings because Oliver is so tall, but we aren't. We aren't short."

Height Hierarchy [00:00:00]

• OP, who is 5'11", finally told Jim he wasn't short and was taller than most people there.
• This angered Jim, who messaged OP demanding an apology.
• Oliver agreed that OP shouldn't apologize.
• The hosts and commenters debated whether "short king" is a relative term and if Jim was trying to be funny or genuinely felt short.

  "Dude, you aren't a short king. You aren't even short. You're taller than almost everyone here."

Subway Seat Showdown [00:00:00]

• A 25-year-old diagnostic medical sonographer, after a 10-hour shift where she found advanced cancer in an eight-year-old, boarded a crowded NYC subway.
• A well-dressed man occupied a double seat, placing his satchel on the seat next to him, leaving insufficient space for her to sit comfortably.
• When she politely asked him to move his bag, he condescendingly looked her up and down and refused.

  "He looked at me up and down, down and up, actively checking me out before saying, For you, I'd rather not."

The Seat Squatter [00:00:00]

• The man further insulted her appearance, calling her tired and implying she wasn't worthy of sitting next to him.
• The woman, fed up, decided to wedge herself into the available space.
• The man tried to push her out, leading to a physical scuffle where his satchel fell, freeing up the seat.
• She sat down, and he then stood in front of her, launching into a rant filled with misogynistic insults.

  "He also did not like that, but I definitely wasn't going to have him think I wouldn't bust his ass if it came down to it."

Subway Survivor [00:00:00]

• The woman laughed at his insults and retorted with a Thanksgiving-themed insult.
• The man continued his rant for the entire 35-minute ride.
• The consensus was that the woman was not the asshole for standing her ground.
• Commenters noted the man's offensive behavior and the woman's resilience.

  "Don't get passed around too much this holiday. And I laughed and said, you must have me confused for your mama, sir. Have a nice Thanksgiving."

Costume Contest Catastrophe [00:00:00]

• A 23-year-old man spent $40 on materials to create a Zoro costume from One Piece for a Halloween party with a costume contest.
• The prizes were $25 for third and second place, and $50 for first place.
• He felt his costume was the best but was disappointed to only get second place.
• The first-place prize was awarded to a dog dressed as a pirate in a cheap costume.

  "When the winners were announced, I got second. This bummed me out kind of, but hey, I still did well."

Dogged Determination [00:00:00]

• The man loudly questioned the decision, stating it was unfair to lose to a dog that had no say in its costume.
• The host told him to lighten up, but the argument escalated, leading to the man being kicked out of the party.
• He felt justified, arguing it was unfair to compete against an animal in a human costume contest.
• Commenters largely agreed with him, finding the situation absurd and unfair.

  "I said that it was a dog and it didn't even have a say in what it was going as."

Jackpot Jitters [00:00:00]

• A man hosted a party and had a 1940s antique slot machine in his living room, which had accumulated about $700 in its jackpot reserve.
• A friend's friend hit the jackpot and expected to keep the $700.
• The host argued that it was a novelty machine, not a casino, and he couldn't afford to give away that much money.

  "Well, a jackpot on like a little antique slot machine. Okay. That he had in his house. $700."

The Slot Machine Standoff [00:00:00]

• The guest claimed he was playing with his own money and that the host would have kept his quarters if he hadn't won.
• The argument escalated, and the guest threatened to return with the cops and sue.
• The host later discovered the machine might have been tampered with, suggesting the "jackpot" was a result of a malfunction.
• The original poster (OP) was criticized in the comments for not having clear rules and potentially running an illegal gambling operation.

  "My argument was I'd be happy to give him his quarters back if he'd asked, but I'm not a casino and while I'm not destitute, I can't afford to give someone $700."

The Cylinder Conundrum [00:00:00]

• A person posted asking for advice on how to remove a "small cylinder" (5.1 inches long, 4.5 inches girth) from a mini M&M's tube.
• The tube was filled with butter and microwaved mashed bananas.
• The OP insisted it was a cylinder and not their penis, despite the suggestive details.

  "How would you get a small cylinder, 5.1-inch length, 4.5-inch girth, unstuck from a mini M&M's tube filled with butter and microwaved mashed bananas?"

Sticky Situation [00:00:00]

• Commenters offered various solutions, including creating a hole to equalize pressure and suggesting the OP go to the hospital.
• The OP expressed concern about damaging the cylinder and noted it hadn't changed size in three hours.
• The discussion touched on the potential for safety issues with small containers and the prevalence of unusual situations encountered by medical professionals.

  "OP said, it's been three hours. The cylinder hasn't changed size yet. That's the problem."

Medical Intervention [00:00:00]

• The OP eventually stated, "hospital," implying they sought medical help.
• The hosts and guests discussed the possibility of keeping the cylinder as a "relic" or collector's item.
• They concluded that the situation was dire and required professional medical attention.

  "All jokes aside. Yeah. The mini M&M's tube. The way that I'm thinking about it right now. Is mad small."

Guest Appearances [00:00:00]

• Joe and Frank from "The Basement Yard" podcast joined the hosts.
• They discussed their own collecting habits and experiences with Reddit stories.
• The conversation included tangents about "fart bags" and unusual collections.

  "We have two incredible guests joining us. From the basement yard, we have Joe and Frank here on the couch."

Sponsorship Segments [00:00:00]

• The episode was sponsored by DoorDash, Wayfair, and featured promotional content.
• The hosts shared personal anecdotes related to the sponsors' services.

  "This episode of Reddit Stories is sponsored by DoorDash. DoorDash makes showing up for the people you love easy."

Community Reactions [00:00:00]

• The hosts read comments from Reddit users on the various stories.
• These comments often provided additional perspectives, humor, or legal advice.
• The "Am I the Asshole" subreddit's verdicts were frequently discussed.

  "Someone said, not the asshole. Seems like he is a hoarder."

Cultural Observations [00:00:00]

• The hosts and guests discussed cultural norms, such as New York City subway etiquette and the significance of Halloween costumes.
• They shared personal experiences and opinions on social interactions and trends.

  "The subway is, at times, the Wild West."