Unbelievable But True: The Kindergarten Glasses Con and the Involuntary Banana-Eating World Champ (Yes, Really)

In episode 14 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty share bizarre Craigslist ads, discuss a soap opera secretly filmed in an IKEA, and react to Denmark's Aalborg Zoo accepting pets as predator food. The team rates each story for weirdness, with the zoo tale earning top marks for being both shocking and sad. Stephanie then reads a hilarious one-star review about a weed-and-jetski mishap. Throughout, the hosts deliver their signature blend of adult humor, quirky banter, and offbeat news, making for another uniquely weird episode.   Podcast Introduction & Content Warning (00:00:01) Brief intro to the podcast, content warning about adult themes, swearing, and humor. Personal Weird Story: The Glasses Con (00:02:10) Trevor shares a fan-submitted story about a kindergartner faking the need for glasses. Weird History: The Banana Poop World Record (00:05:55) Trevor tells the story of a thief forced to eat 96 bananas to recover a swallowed gold chain. Weird News: 100-Year-Old Track Star (00:14:40) Misty shares the story of Diane, a 100-year-old woman breaking track and field records. Weird Social Media: Craigslist Missed Connections (00:20:10) Stephanie reads and discusses two suggestive Craigslist "missed connections" posts. Craigslist Story Reactions & Ratings (00:24:52) Hosts joke about the posts, read more in a seductive tone, and give bacon ratings. Ikea Heights Soap Opera (00:25:29) Trevor tells the story of "Ikea Heights," a soap opera secretly filmed in an Ikea store. Weird News: Denmark Zoo Pet Donation Controversy (00:34:43) Misty shares a story about a Denmark zoo inviting people to donate pets as predator meals. Weird Social Media: Reddit Review - Weed & Jet Skis (00:43:27) Stephanie reads a Reddit review about a bad experience mixing weed and jet skiing. Reddit Review Reactions (00:44:35) Hosts discuss the review, speculate about the situation, and read the company's response. Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (00:49:15) Hosts thank listeners, encourage feedback, and share where to find the podcast online.