She Needs Those Rules in China Because I Was Influenced | Episode 79

Episode 79 of She Said It First, is the perfect mix of chaos, cackles, and conviction. Jerrilyn Lake (aka Indeskribeabull) and Lynee’ Monae open with What Irritated Me the Most This Week, where they go in on liars, cheaters, and people with no backbone, pretty much the unholy trinity of modern dating. Between calling out men who “double down on dumb” and dragging folks who are too available, the ladies make one thing clear: if you’ve got that much free time, you’re not a friend, you’re an assistant.  In Girl, What Happened, the hosts take a wild turn to discuss China’s new influencer laws, which require creators to have verified degrees in medicine, finance, or education before sharing certain content. Instead of condemning it outright, they hilariously admit that maybe—just maybe—a little regulation wouldn’t hurt America’s timeline either. After all, not everyone with Wi-Fi needs a microphone. The bit quickly derails into talk of wig tutorials, mukbang degrees, and the possibility of Jerrilyn launching her own “China-approved” weave line, proving once again that no topic is too serious for their signature spin.  Jerrilyn and Lynee continued the conversation with Paul Pierce’s claim that “you have to cheat to know if she loves you.” The ladies roast Pierce but praised N.O.R.E. for being one of the few men with common sense left.   During Girl Talk, Lynee and Jerrilyn discuss when a prank can go wrong. They spoke about a couple who were pranked in a store and the man did no come to the aide of his woman. From there, they flow into dating safety, Christmas budgeting, and why self-control is the real luxury gift this year. Equal parts petty and profound, this episode reminds listeners that boundaries, balance, and a good laugh might be the only things keeping us all from losing it online—and that sometimes, a little censorship wouldn’t be the worst thing. If you need assistance this holiday season go to feedingamerica.org or your local churches or food banks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.