Memorial Day Weekend: A Brief History

This weekend there won't be a podcast episode, but I thought I'd go ahead and give you all a blog post.

A 92-year-old WW1 veteran stands to observe two minutes of silence on
Remembrance Day at a memorial site in the village of Alrewas in the British Midlands.

As I'm sure you all know, it is Memorial Day weekend here in the United States. Most are kicking off their summer activities with BBQs, drinking alcohol, and spending time at the beach. But what America established this holiday for are those in uniform who gave their lives in the name of protecting freedom.

Let's put politics aside for a moment, and remember the lives lost. Despite agreeing with the cause or not, there is a lot of bravery required to do such a thing, and many of us have lost those we care about in this manner.

On that note, I'd like to share some history regarding this holiday.

Memorial Day was established in 1868, after the American Civil War was over. It was originally called "Decoration Day", as the nation would decorate the graves of war heroes with flowers, said to be started by women in the South. At this point, the Unions and Confederates would celebrate it on different days, but eventually they merge the days to be celebrated on the same day, which originally was the 5th of May. In 1868, Memorial day was first observed on the last Monday of May, and included all Americans who died while serving in the Military (not just those who participated in the Civil War).  After this merge, most Southerners were reluctant to acknowledge this day, until after WW1.

The following states have an additional holiday to celebrate the fallen of the Confederate Army: Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee


Memorial Day was first celebrated primarily by former slaves out of Charleston, SC:

"By the spring of 1865, after a long siege and prolonged bombardment, the beautiful port city of Charleston, S.C., lay in ruin and occupied by Union troops. Among the first soldiers to enter and march up Meeting Street singing liberation songs was the 21st United States Colored Infantry; their commander accepted the city’s official surrender.
Whites had largely abandoned the city, but thousands of blacks, mostly former slaves, had remained, and they conducted a series of commemorations to declare their sense of the meaning of the war."

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Below you'll find an infographic about Memorial Day thanks to our friends at the Federal Census Bureau:

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This man interviewed his grandfather, Thomas Driver, for Memorial Day. His grandfather fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Here you can view the interview:



Sorry this post isn't full of ha-ha jokes. Don't worry, the next one will be. And we'll have another podcast episode soon!

I hope you all are enjoying beautiful weather while indulging on delicious hotdogs and some ice cold beers. Have a good time! But don't forget why we have this day and what it's all about.

Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone!

If you have any stories you'd like to share about Memorial Day, please do! Comment on this blog, post on our Facebook Page, or send us a tweet on Twitter. We would love to hear your stories!


More Links:

The First Memorial Day

15 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day

Banner Fun!

I was playing around with some spoof ad banners and wanted to see what you guys thought. Feel free to fling out suggestions!

More to come!

Episode TWO: It's Spelled J-E-F-F dammit.

It's Spelled J-E-F-F, dammit.





Here are the articled for the stories we featured!

Imaginary Murder: http://www.mandatory.com/2015/05/12/man-kills-imaginary-friend-turns-self-in-takes-worlds-saddest/

Bison Gores Girl: http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/17/us/yellowstone-bison-girl-gored/index.html

It's Rainin' Spiders: http://www.ibtimes.com/spiders-rain-down-australia-millions-reportedly-descended-sky-town-1925810

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Links mentioned:


 Latino "White Appreciation": http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/latino-owned-rubbin-buttz-bbq-restaurant-host-white-appreciation-day-1500430 


Game of 72: https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/what-is-the-facebook-game-of-72-police-are-118368689912.html


Death Dildo : http://happyplace.someecards.com/today-in-dildo-history/you-can-put-your-loved-ones-ashes-in-a-glass-dildo-and-do-dildo-stuff-with-it/


 Cannibal Cop: http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/cannibal-cop-doc-questions-line-between-fantasy-and-murder-20150505 Vagurt: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/vagina-yogurt-woman-uses-bacteria-5146255

First Episode Teaser!

May the Fourth be With You (And Also With You)

Disclaimer: I don't consider myself a hardcore Star Wars fan. There may be errors. Feel free to give constructive criticism! But calm down.


As many of you already know, May 4th is now considered Star Wars Day, often including lovely lines like "May the Fourth Be With You" (while May 5th correlates with "Revenge of the Fifth"). This has unarguably gained popularity with the upcoming and highly anticipated addition to the Star Wars movie series, The Force Awakens. This hype leaves hard-core fans and casuals alike on the edge of their seat, demanding that J.J. Abrams and Disney deliver.

With the re-kindling of Star Wars love comes love for debates among Star Wars fanatics - one of which might be "Who are the Good Guys?!" (Fans, feel free to comment and share your $0.02) Many of you are probably saying to yourself "What? How is this even debatable. Clearly it's with our lovable and familiar Rebel Force." But hold on just a minute...there are plenty out there who claim that Rebels and Jedi alike are actually who we should be fighting against. Alternatively, some thing the Empire is who needs our support and unwavering loyalty.


Luckily I had the opportunity to use Dr. C. P. Wohlrab, Esq. as a resource for this point of view. The Following are some major points he shared with us:

• The Jedi are evil! Yes, Evil!
• They kidnapped children and forced them to serve as Jedi for the Jedi council. The made them sever all ties with their family, never to see their mothers or fathers again.
• The Jedi were not allowed to to marry or have any meaningful relationships with anyone outside of the Jedi Order.
• The Jedi wouldn't second guess using and abusing their mind-control abilities to get what they wanted. Alternatively, they would kill anyone who challenged them, without remorse.

• The Imperial forces are Good!
• The Army was mostly made up of volunteers, conscripts, and clones.
• The Rebels were mostly formed of those who fell from power at the fall of the Old Republic.
• Despite the New Order falling somewhat short, the lives of many in the galaxy improved after the fall of the Old Republic and the removal of its uncertainty. 
• Prior to existence of the Imperial Navy, the galaxy relied heavily on the Jedi to maintain peace and order - they often failed. Their failure led to the System Defense force which often relied of piracy. 
• The navy pushed a centralized military forced, which snuffed out piracy.
• Old Republic corruption has been well documented.   
• The Empire represents Order, Security, and Prosperity. 

So there are some points to ponder about. Share your thoughts! Give us some counter points. And while you're brainstorming, enjoy the links below!


Some Links:

BONUS: new Images from the The Force Awakens: http://imgur.com/a/8x8Dn

For you Game of Thrones Fans: http://nerdist.com/meet-gwendoline-christies-character-in-star-wars-the-force-awakens/

Animated Short: https://youtu.be/PN_CP4SuoTU

Jedi Awareness: https://www.facebook.com/StarWarsAUNZ/videos/940418489343389/?pnref=story

First Don'ts: How to not be a douchey date

So, you finally landed a date with someone other than your dog. Congratulations! Some men are lucky enough to have a female friend or a sister to help them with dating advice. For those of you who do not, we have a few key tips that may help you. While we are not professional matchmakers, we do have vaginas and will share a few lady secrets with you, free of charge.


When coordinating a date, don't be indecisive. No one wants to play the "I don't know, what do you want to do?" game. Just pick something! Women like that shit. This is just a date, not a life long commitment. It's a given that first encounters should always be brief. You can tell pretty quickly if there is an initial attraction. Why waste time with someone you hate?


Be considerate. Keep in mind the location of the date. Make sure that it is at least a halfway point for both of you. We are all generally pretty busy. Don't suggest your place for a first date. If I have to explain why, then please leave our blog. The douchiness has already consumed you and you are most likely contagious. If you want to avoid the whole "Who's paying" thing, then maybe think about free activities.

If you've never met the person, a phone call could be a good way to break the ice before a date. Otherwise, texting is an acceptable way to coordinate plans; no dick pic required. While driving to the date, you should think about conversation topics. It's good to have a plan for when an awkward silence drops.

Try to keep the conversation light. Topics like religion, past relationships and politics are generally too heavy to go into much detail during first meetings. Be an active conversationalist! Listening and being interactive are very much appreciated. Stay off of your damn phone! It is very rude. This person is taking time out to spend with you. Even if you find yourself uninterested, practice a little self control.

Compliment her! Most women spend a lot of time trying to figure out what to wear, their hair and make up. If you see something that you genuinely like about her, let her know. Make it tasteful. Nothing gets the feels going like a little flattery. Just be genuine.

Get the door for a woman, pull out chairs and walk her to her car. It's not just about chivalry. It is about attention to small details and being courteous. If you chose a date that comes with a bill than offer to pay unless she suggests otherwise. She may offer to split it, she may pay for all of it. Yes, there is a chance that she is a gold digger but that is a chance that you take in dating. If you can't afford it then don't date. Perhaps, you should be focusing on job applications.

Keep the goodbye short. A hug is appropriate. If she is someone that you would like to see again then let her know that. The whole waiting to text her thing is stupid. No one has time for those games. Whether you are interested or not, a text to make sure that she made it home safely is a cool and respectable move. At the end of the day, you may do everything right and she still isn't interested. You may even feel like she isn't a good match for you. The biggest thing is accepting that this is part of the dating process. If she is a bitch, feel free to (subconsciously) tell her to kick rocks. Don't get discouraged! Look at it as practice and being one step closer to finding your Bonnie!

GUYS! If you'd like to share your side of the matter, email us @ TwoGirls1Pod@gmail.com, or send us a tweet @TwoGirlsOnePod. We'd love to hear what you have to say!

Sleeping Commando. Pros and Cons

Now, I am no doctor, so I'm not going to get into the medical perks of sleeping in the buff. But, I can provide anecdotal "evidence" on why you should or should not sleep ass to sheets.

I have not always done it. In fact I hated sleeping in anything less than full wardrobe to bed. You can bet I slept in full undies, pants and shirts. Nothing sexy. The idea of anything less weirded me out. 

Then, I reached a point where I realized life wasn't meant to avoid living and sleeping in your birthday suit. I took the plunge and haven't looked back. Sure, when I have to sleep in a room with friends and/or peers, I keep my bum covered...but it no longer feels "right". When I'm in the comfort of my own home, however, I'm letting it all hang out. I feel free, fresh and well rested. No bands restricting me, no cotton weighing me down. Just me and the sheets.

But like everything in life, nothing is perfect.

So here's some general info, for your pleasure:

• Roughly 10% of Americans sleep in the buff; while 1/3rd of the UK population keep their clothes off while they sleep
• Sleeping naked allows your "bits" to air out! 
• Sleeping naked with a partner brings you closer and can increase intimacy 
• Your body temperature is more regulated while you sleep, allowing a more restful night

Personally, some aditional pros I've found are:

• You're halfway ready to get changed the next morning
• Less laundry to worry about (just keep on what you had through the day and take it off from there
• You can really get in a more natural fetal position when you're crying yourself to sleep
• "Easy access" when you really need it

But of course with the "Pros" you need some "Cons":

• There is absolutely no buffer, between you and your partner, when farting
• You have to wash the sheets more often, no matter how clean you are, because eventually...they will smell like ass.
• Ladies, unless you sleep with tampons or softcups, sleeping naked during your Menzies can be risky business
• If it's cold, it's going to be even more a bitch to get up.

So my recommendation to the world is give it a try! See how it feels. Even make it an event (dim the lights, set the mood...get personal with your sheets). It may change the way you sleep, live, and relate to those you share your bed with.

Introductions coming: Ask Us Anything

What would you like to know about your new hosts (Lauren Wow & Hailey McSnarky)? Ask us anything!

Send us your questions to our Twitter (@TwoGirlsOnePod), email (twogirls1pod@gmail.com) or reply to this post!

Your questions will be featured in our intro posts, so make them good!

We look forward to hearing your questions! 

Welcome to the start of a beautiful podcast....

First and foremost, welcome to this blog and thank you for joining us.

Before we start recording (and blowing your mind) we figured it would be in everyone's best interest to start a blog and reach a base audience. I mean, we have to earn your trust, don't we?

We haven't quite pinpointed what the focus of our podcast or blog will be about...as the two of us (Lauren and Hailey) simply ramble on more often than not. But it can be pretty entertaining for us, so why not bring everyone else in to listen as well?

I figure from here, we'll make an introduction post for our hosts, and possibly get some input from our soon to be faithful listeners/readers on what direction we should take.

Please, feel free to share your input and ENJOY THE SHOW!