Clerks (1994) | Dealing With Dead Man Boners

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay weren't even supposed to be here today, but still pumped out a killer 'Clerks' episode - in between games of street hockey. Andy starts off the episode by talking about the old guy who dies in the film and is left erect, and how he encountered the same scenario multiple times working as an orderly at a hospital. Then the boys discuss the "37" scene, and why it's always best practice to avoid talking about concrete numbers when discussing your partner's past conquests (or your own). They also get nostalgic for the bygone era of video stores, and the wildly crude titles you could find at the non-Blockbuster backroom sections. Perhaps Kevin Smith's career trajectory fell short of the promising start of this no-budget black and white comedy, but the 1994 classic still holds up and has plenty of heart to spare. The stilted performances from non-pro actors is elevated by some incredible writing - even when it's over-written - plus the movie wears its '90s-ness on its sleeve, quite literally. If you're trying to avoid listening to this episode by tricking us then just know that we don't appreciate your ruse, ma'am.