Five Dollar Pound Bag of Mutant Gummy Bears

Send us mail at [email protected] us on Facebook or Instagram at @QueernecksSubscribe to out newsletter for the Queernecks ramble expansion pack: https://substack.com/@queernecksAnd join our discord by joining our Ko-Fi for $2 a month: https://ko-fi.com/queernecksDash and Beck discuss 'bless your heart,' the rivalry between Coke and Pepsi in Tennessee and Kentucky, and reminisce about their favorite childhood candies. The conversation then shifts to more serious subjects like the treatment of pets, funeral traditions, and even the ethics around euthanizing animals. The show also includes a deep dive into the humor and chaos of the Dollar Store triangle in Appalachian towns. With a touch of nostalgia and meaningful stories, this episode offers a rich tapestry of life in Appalachia.00:00 Welcome to Queernecks!00:32 Bless Your Heart: A Southern Phrase01:55 Regional Dialects and Rivalries03:03 Candy and Childhood Memories07:56 Pets and Their Stories15:16 Superstitions and Traditions19:19 Graveyard Visits and Family Plots23:32 Funeral Superstitions and Anecdotes24:56 State Songs and Their Histories25:59 Ohio State's Rock Anthem26:33 Tennessee's Volunteer History27:09 Patriotic Acts in History28:41 Weather Superstitions29:12 Family Superstitions and Traditions32:29 Funny Funeral Stories33:05 Autism and Family Moments35:17 Fall: The Queerest Season37:13 Mariah Carey: The Diva40:49 Challenges of Teaching45:20 The Dollar Store Triangle48:29 Small Town Life50:49 Concluding Remarks