CHRISTMAS IS CANCELED | Trash Taste  

As a 33 year old mother of 5, I can confirm you guys are slice of life. I listen to you guys the way Connor listens to a documentary. Sometimes I'm really listening, sometimes I just have you guys on in the background.

Of course right after he talks about how he loves doing nothing and just walking in parks, the Monke talks about how he doesn't understand the appeal of Slice of Life.

In a world that bombards you with information everyday, it's nice to be bored in parks sometimes

Fun fact about the parks and city planning thing in Tokyo: Urban planning in Tokyo actually DID include lots of parks in the cityscape, in fact, the original plan for Tokyo across its development was even to encircle the city center in a belt of greenery and have people come to work in the city from smaller satelite cities, that would surround and be included in said belt. They started multiple attempts at this during Tokyo's development, but failed again and again. The problem with Tokyo was, that due to its massive growth, said belts would be broken apart time and time again, since the city expanded so rapidly (from somewhere below 1 Million people living in the urban region back whent he city was officially founded and renamed to Tokyo from Edo, back in 1889 to more than 37 Million living there today). Back then, of course, Tokyo wasn't merged with Yokohama, Chiba and Saitama the same way it is today, where the whole Megacomplex is basically one big urban area. If you know, where to look you can even still see that the current parks in Tokyo, more often than not, are a remnants of said efforts, since they align with those planned "belts" of greenery. Did my bachelors dissertation on the topic of urban planning in Tokyo across the last 150 years, was really interesting to see, how terribly hard it was to accomodate that many people in one city in such a comparatively short time, and the developments, challenges and failings it led to. That's also why I was able to look into some of the old urban development plans as a result and know about this little known fact.^^

Garnt was *real quiet* when they were talking about Silver Spoon. He knew at any moment they could've mentioned it was made by the same person who made Fullmetal Alchemist lmao.

Yo, I bet Joey’s dad was like, ‘Brian, Brian , check this out’

Joey's high school Band : K-on Garnt's High school band : Bocchi the Rock

Garnt’s sushi chef story was so damn wholesome, loved hearing it and I hope they get to meet him again. I also get slice of life now.

1:27:33 Connor really be like, “Slice of life? Stresses me out. Nothings happening.” And then be like “but damn, those penguins really are marching.”

46:19 Conner is legit calling me out. LMAO I'm a broke ass but I love giving gifts to people. Gift-giving love language.

I went to see the trash taste show in nyc and when I was lining up there was a security guy going "if your here for the trash, the end of the line is this way" and at that moment I felt really proud of this community.

The story about Garnt needing a destination to make walking have a goal is the most ADHD thing I ever heard lmfao Cause I am the exact same!

Not gonna lie, when I turned the video on I legit had to go back to an older episode just to make sure I'm not colorblind

Christmas may be cancelled... but at least we got a new Trash Taste episode

For me, Slice of Life is the opposite of what how the boys described it. Instead of being able to relate and have nostalgia toward it for me, I have never experienced those things. So watching cute anime girls do or experience those things that I can't even though I want to is really comforting.

Trash Taste is a slice of life for me. Sometimes i fall asleep listening on the video, its not because its boring its there voices that’s make me relax and then I just fall asleep for the rest of the video.

How nice that Yamanashi, the prefecture where most of Yurucamp is set in, helped Garnt finally appreciate slice of life

Is it just me or is this episode... missing some purple? Edit: I continued watching and I'm glad they fixed the lighting

talking about slice of life Joey: its fun because nothing happen Grant: i agree Connor: monke noise

connor is definetly a plot-focus story guy rather than a character-focus one, the emotional development and coming of age elements of silver spoon is incredible

Studio without the lights lookin kinda vintage ✨

Garnet: I don't get going to a park just for a walk. Also Garnt: It is fun doing nothing, taking the enviourment in.

Grant/connor: *says literally anything* Joey: *high pitch giggle*

Lmao, listening to Garnt's story as a viewer is definitely like watching slice of life

If someone didn’t know Connor’s content and heard that he borrowed $500 for crane games they’d for sure think he had a chronic gambling issue

38:30 This feeling is very much ingrained in Asian culture. Every Asian I know, including myself, hates surprise gifts, but the people of other ethnicities in our friend group adore surprised gifts or appreciates them like Connor. On the other hand, those who hate receiving gifts the most are the ones giving out the most, and those who love to receive gifts are the ones planning events and driving people around. Friendship languages are wonderful.

The 'act of giving a gift' section's been some of the most insightful talk I've heard from Trash Taste and a group of mates. Concepts of giving back to those who've given us the best moments of our lives in different ways was powerful. As viewers we're no inner circle to Joey, Garnt or Connor but it's cool to think of people they've been on and off camera with and think about our own lives we lead.

36:50 that feeling of indebtedness even if the other party isn't really expecting anything in return. So on board with Garnt on that.

I kind of like the no purple. Purple's my favorite color and all, but I like the warm atmosphere of the yellow light.

The new light setup looks amazing

Trash Taste is absolutely slice of life for me. Just 3 friends hanging out having a few laughs and exploring each other's perspectives. It's especially nice to have in the background while I work.

OH my GOD I feel exactly the same way as garnt and joey with surprise gifts I thought I was alone… the whole “feeling in debt” thing describes it perfectly

I can’t believe it has already been TWO and a HALF YEARS since the beginning of this podcast

It was so cool seeing Connor try to explain his monke version of Love Languages to grant and theanimeman.

DUDE that Garnt Story BEST SLIFE OFF LIFE Story haha loved it!

hearing about those SIM problems in Japan from here on Brazil it feels like a nightmare, here we can just go to any random store on the city, buy a sim from any of the big carriers, without any questions asked, put it on our phone, register via the SMS with our identification, and it's done

Personally for the conversation of Slice of Life anime, obviously I'm all for a hype adventure full of action and huge fights as much as the next guy, but for me it's just calming sitting down and watching people, usually in a strange little situation, wether it's that people live with all mighty Dragons, the weirdness that is Komi's school or Vampires being a thing, just going through life, having some small personal issues that maybe you have as well, and just learning to deal with them, no real action or anything, they just learn a few lessons and make friends, nice and simple. It's just nice and wholesome

they were kind of touching on it during the gift talk but everyone has a different 'love language' in their relationships. it's recognizing who vibes with what that's unique for your loved ones.

MAN this was a GREAT episode. My favorite, even. They got so introspective, talked fondly about the past and the present, talk about appreciating the little things, about gifts, about life... It was awesome. Trash Taste is my sanctuary.

my close friend had a brain aneurysm the other day. Having this episode come out is helping me cope. Thank you

Are Japanese companies trying to go bankrupt like how do u try to not sell ur products?

I had a friend who was struggling, but still gave me gifts every time we met. Though grateful, I always felt burdened and told her not to, but she kept doing it, and so I brought small gifts every time I saw her too. But she would get annoyed and not even address the gifts I gave to her. She hated getting presents herself. I think that's why she started ghosting me after a few times of that lol. It still baffles me though because she always insisted on giving me something, it felt like we weren't on equal terms.

never have i related more to Garnt and Joey in an episode than this one, the presents take, the being centre of attention take, the slice of life take, its all so relatable!! LOL also, trash taste is 100% my slice of life show XDDD

This episode is so unusually wholesome

39:58 Garnt bringing up GOT gives me the same kind of feeling as when I'm listening to a celebrity and I suddenly remember they're a sex offender.

Have a happy and safe week off everyone - its well deserved💜

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For me slice of life is this kindhearted, wholesome, easy going story that I can just enjoy and be happy watching. I'm just very content and relaxed when I watch slice of life, it's this breath of fair air away from all the other genre's where everything really bussy, brash and in your face. With slice of life you just get time to chill and take everything in. Cute little interactions, story lines and character moments with the occasional development in story/character.

Silver Spoon is literally the only slice of life show I’ve liked and Connor’s take still surprised me lol

Their opinions never fail to disappoint me

Joey saying he's awful at buying gifts and then being the absolute daddy christmas on stream lmfaoo

you guys ARE my slice of life. im staying at a hostel, alone, and whenever i do anything that does not involve academics, i always have you guys on my background

Garnt really was like "you don't wanns be the guy who gave the cheapest christmas gifts" in this episode. Meanwhile Garnt in the latest After Dark episode:

So Connor has wild and insane side adventures while Garnt has wholesome and funny adventures

I was traveling for the past couple weeks and I haven't been able to catch any Trash Taste episodes. It feels so good to sit down and catch up with the boys again. Thank you for always being there

Slice of Life for me is when I can watch it without stake, so I don't really have to be tense or thinking about the plot and the repercussions, or even the mechanic of the plot. I watch it to see people being happy.

Ladies and gentlemen,it is time to jingle and jangle.

Yes this is true I think I became a really big fan because you guys relaxing relatable and get me through rough times! Thank you boys for being my slice of life anime!

The phone/SIM part was so mind blowing to me. Here in Germany you can just buy SIM's with a contract plan at any supermarket like LIDL or ALDI and it will just work on almost any phone. Also every SIM allowes thethering by default and as long as your contract plan has internet volume in it you can just use it.

As an American, Flu shots are mostly taken by old people. Nobody I know gets them regularly. They give them out at the pharmacy (sometimes even for free), but most of the time I only see the elderly getting them.

The boys spent too much on the tour they have to cut back on the electricity bill 🤣 11:36 it was a mistake lol

yo, in the english dub of the episode 2 of jojo part 1, someone refers to Dio as affable. Here's a reson for the boys to watch jojo with chris!!

Dude this ep clicked in me being so relatable with my process of thoughts. They are like the bros i never had that i wish i had in my life. Thank you guys for being awesome

Them talking about childhood memories is the most cathartic thing I've felt with a lot of stress from the holidays.

Bro i got so lucky as a kid with my siblings. We'd just just ask each other what we wanted and whoevers birthday it was would ask for that. We thought we were so sneaky too, having basically our own mini party between the four of us, but it was so much fun.

Merry Christmas everyone and if you celebrate another holiday I hope you all enjoy spending time with you're family and friends during the holidays!

Slice of life is just so nice after a shitty day or you're feeling blue. Seeing these characters (like Dragon Maid for example) having fun and having tender moments just makes my heart soar. It's so sweet to just see unbridled happiness and nothing hindering it. It's just..pure.

Honestly Yeah, Trash taste is slice of life for me and has become a big part of my life now, I get my work done before starting a new episode and grab snacks and start watching the episode with out any distractions and I never listen to TT I only prefer the Video version even if I don't have time, I just wait until I have 2 hours of free time to sit back and watch you guys.

the boys calling me out. I legit listen to this podcast sometimes as background noise and woke up from my nap to hear them call me out like that.

Connor: I don’t understand the appeal of cute anime girls. Also Connor: Rem is best girl.

38:30 I feel the same emotion of indebtedness when I get surprise gifts as well and the thought process is also similar to what the bois are describing. For me personally, it is how I view my self worth which is usually lower than the other person that causes those feelings of indebtedness to arise. It’s weird.

I feel for Connor. I broke my phone this Christmas by running over it with a lawn mower.

FYI, yes, the United States is doing a fourth Covid shot with the fourth shot being the bivalent shot targeted towards the Omicron variants. The expectation is that the US will go to yearly booster shots.

Joey's gym story is super creepy, that's like the level of surveillance you would see in the UK for like people avoiding parking charges or car congestion zone charges. I'm also living the great Gift Problem right now! I imagine my other half hates me for it at this point.

I feel Joey and Garnt SO MUCH with the gift giving thing! Totally got the same. It is not a value of object thing, but a stark reminder if you have or have not done enough within the friendship. Someone gave you a coffee or helped you through a hard time? Kind of slides and is not that noticeable, yet you are very thankful. Someone gifts you a gift? There is physical prove handed to you out of nowhere that they do something for you, making you think if you truly done enough within the friendship to deserve the present.

It's hilarious how Connor tries to understand both Joey and Garnt's view on receiving gifts, since I have the same perspective. My girlfriend loves receiving gifts but hates physical touch, while I'm the polar opposite. It can be stressful lol but the way Connor tries to understand how other people have different love languages reminds me of myself.

I've rewatched the entirety of Trash Taste, twice, but this is the first time I'm experiencing a Christmas, holiday episode in real time. God the P in parasocial relationship is hitting really hard this time.

Parks and plants are meant to equal out the emissions to improve air quality of a city.

I feel you Joey! My parents moved houses for the first time since I was a little kid. They're about 5 minutes from the old house, but it's still a shock having Christmas in a different place.

oh yes the anxiety... "merry christmas, have this guilt" it's nice to feel you're not the only one who feels like that 😅

Connor's entire experience getting a new phone feels like "Who's On First" in real life.

Not me smiling while listening to garnt talking about the sushi chef wholesome story indeed 😭

I'm just like Joey and Garnt with the gifts lol. I feel bad if people give me things even though I do appreciate it. I also like making others happy most so whenever I hang out with someone and they ask what I wanna do I always just say whatever they wanna do cause that makes me happiest

Yeah, the way y'all describe documentaries and slice of life is how I see Trash Taste, other podcasts or long-ass video essays. It's just vibes that are usually guaranteed to let me kinda simultaneously focus on them and zone out. And I use that odd state to just... draw or grind on an RPG

My grandmother passed away today so this episode really hit me in the feels, especially towards the end 🥺

Garnt and Sydney's sushi story is literally a slice of life anime.

The whole talk about gift-giving, value and friendship sounds like just how love languages work. Them having different values on different things that shows their appreciation kinda shows what their love language is I think.

I listen the latests trash taste episode as my background while working. And search for an older one when I need something to sleep lol. Podcasts are great cause you can actively pay attention and have a good time or tune out while doing other stuff. Best of both worlds.

The more stories they tell about Japan, the more glad I am that I don't live there lol

Everything in wildlife Australia can kill you. -Joey: I loved going to the woods to explore and relax!

This is exactly why I love going to Shonan aka the southern coast of Kanagawa. It's a super chill seaside area, people are more willing to talk to foreigners, the vibes are on point. When I get a full-time job, I'll be moving there for sure!

Great episode, i love when they talk about stuff in their past, even if its just small parts

Hearing the boys talking about their love languages is wholesome at 😂

Merry Tastemas!

You guys are very much a slice of life show to me. Watching TT after a long day at work just helps slow my brain down and for me to relax. I appreciate you guys :)

Gift Guilt is a real problem in my world too. I honestly don't even want gifts most of the time because the guilt is crippling.

I so needed this episode today thank you boys for being so consistent !!!

A lot of Garnts points about his feelings around gift giving, being the centre of attention etc is very common in people with ADHD. Emotional distegulation is a symptom even though your thoughts are irration you can help but feel them so you try to mitigate the feeling by avoiding scenarios that make you feel that way.

Great episode, might of watched it twice! Good takes as always gentlemen, thanks for the company vibes this Christmas season! Cheers

Don't know about anyone else, but I've been "nostalgic" about childhood ever since I was a teen. When I stopped being a teen, I was nostalgic about my teen years. When I got out of university, I was nostalgic about university. Nostalgic about old entertainment, old customs, old places. And often times in each of those stages of life, I'd go back to relive some of that nostalgia. But then you get to a point where you're approaching 30 and you realize that a huge chunk of your life has just been about trying to relive the past in memory, chasing the events that you've been replaying in your head. So at this point, I'm more in Connor's boat of moving forward, albeit not for the same reasons.