GabFest

It's got weird food and even weirder rules,  it's grandma's (or grandpa's) house!  From musical clocks to dead animals watching you while you sleep, there's nothing quite like a visit to your grandparents.  (We think the generational gap is mostly to blame)

This week, Gabbers sent in annonymous questions and the Gab Gals do their best to give advice, Dear Abby style.  In fact, they even take wack at a few Dear Abby questions just to test their chops.  But first, you'll hear all about Britt's escapades in her gym's sauna.  

Are you depressed with the news cycle?  Yeah, we thought so.  So there's no better time to find some news stories that that we can poke a little fun at.  This week, the Gab Gals have rounded up some funny, fun, and wild news stories.

We tell kids to tell the truth, but that sure comes back to bite us.  But you'll never get more honest feedback.  This week, listen for stories about the most embarassing things that kids have said.  Sometimes it's parents that are on the recieving end, but most often, it's kids saying wildly embarrassing things to others (and then we have to deal with the awkwardness. )

We have another throwback episode for you with stories of the wild things kids say. But this week, the Gab Gals want the stories to help jog your memory so you can submit for next week's episode.  So listen, laugh and then go to @gabfest_gals on Instagram to submit YOUR stories of the totally inappropriate things your kids (or any kids) have said. 

It's everyone's favorite topic: Bad dates!  We also decided to expand into bad breakups.  These are the best episodes because everyone has a harrowing story of love lost.  And the Gab Gals dug deep for at least one never-before-told bad date story.  (And that's saying a lot considering how many bad date episodes they've done.)

We're bringing back an oldie, but a goody! This was the first GabFest bad date episode ever and it has some of the most epic stories that have been on the podcast.  Hopefully, it will jog your memory of your own bad dates so you can submit those stories for next week's episode.

The Gab Gals are breaking it all down: Best Kiss, Best Makeover Montage, Best Rom Com, Best Romance Movie.  Gabbers voted and this week, you'll hear the results.  Do you think you'll agree?

Wow! It turns out it's pretty easty to get slapped with a misdemeanor.  In this week's episode, Gabbers' share about their run-ins with the law.  While some are innocent bystanders, others have made some questionable choices.  But as long as no ones goes to jail, we can still laugh about it. 

Welcome to season 5, Gabbers!  The Gab Gals are kicking off the year with stories about being lost.  Some people have been left behind, others have wandered off, and some are just directionally challenged.  The best thing is to remain calm. Unfortunatley, Britt and Alyson treat most scenarios like the beginning of a Dateline episode. 

This entire episode is dedicated to bad, wacky, funny, and chaotic Christmas stories!

This is a supersized holiday episode from Christmas past!

This episode is from season 1!  The Gab Gals break down Christmas songs and give their opinions on all things holiday music. 

This week we mashup a couple of our favorite holiday episode topics: Bad gifts and wacky holiday stories.  The Gab Gals try and get inside the heads of people who blatantly give offensive gifts on purpose, but there's just no understanding it.  And whenever there's a holiday get together, shenanigans ensue.  Those are ALWAYS entertaining!

Remember the old website "Hot or Not." Well even if you don't, we're sure you'll catch on pretty quickly.  This week the Gab Gals weigh-in on what listeners think is HOT during the holiday season and what's NOT.  

We couldn't think of a better way to kick off our "Holiday Movie Bingo" than a break down of the ultimate Christmas rom-com, The Holiday.  Even if you've never seen the movie (gasp!) or maybe it's been a while, you'll still be fully entertained as the Gab Gals talk chemistry, plot holes, and the scene that gave both Gals chills just talking about it.  Plus, Alyson has some solid scenarios about what happens after the movie ends. 

Well the jets were flying high during recording and the Gab Gals were overly excited (bumping the mics a lot.)  But since it's a holiday, the Gals are hopping Gabbers give them a pass as they dish out Thanksgiving stories of weird food and even weirder relatives. Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you eat a lot and get a lot of good stories!

Have you ever been blamed for something you didn't do?  Those accusations can stick with you! But now it's time to hear Gabbers' side of the story.  Or maybe you let someone take the blame for you. When the pressure is on, it's hard not to.  But now it's time to set the record straight and get it all out in the open. 

There are some song lyrics that just make you say, "what?!"  They're not necessarily innappropriate, they just don't make sense.  But as long as there's a catchy beat, apparently it doesn't matter.  This week, the Gab Gals break down song lyrics.  They get to the bottom of some of them, others they speculate, and the rest....still don't make sense. 

Buckle up because we're talking Emergency Room stories!  There's never a dull moment in the E.R. and these Gabber stories did not dissappoint.  We know a lot of you listen with your kids in the car and there may be a couple of submissions that could be a little much for them.  We use pretty mild language and don't get into the nitty gritty, but we want to give that disclaimer.  

We're opening up the vault to bring you a Halloween episode from Season 1 that usually isn't available on your podcast feed!  (the audio will not be as good as usual)The Gab Gals talk Halloween costumes and share listener submissions about haunted houses. And, of course, we'll get taken on a tangent or two.  

It's spooky season and this week the Gab Gals are talking all things scary in a supersized episode!  First, they'll kick things off with listener submitted weird phobias.  Then you'll hear haunted tales from listeners' hometowns.  Now, don't worry too much, most stories are pretty mild but littles could maybe get a little scared.

What's your most embarassing Halloween Costume?  The Gab Gals head down memory lane to relive listeners' submitted costume funnies and failures.  And, of course, Britt and Alyson have plenty of their own costume fails to share along the way. 

It's part 2 of our workplace series!  We heard all about your wacky co-workers last week, so now it's time to roast some bosses.  And boy, do some of them NEED to be roasted. Sometimes it's hard to know where to draw the line when it comes to authority figures, but one thing's for sure, when they ask you to test a mattress with them....don't do it!

You work side by side with people you would otherwise never speak to, and it gets weird! Maybe you end up forced to kiss one to get out of the walk-in freezer, or maybe you see one modeling lingerie at her bachelorette party.  But we love all the drama, personalities, and stories they bring with them.  

Oh the drama!  There's nothing quite like middle school love and Gabbers have written in with some doosies.  This week, listen for stories of fickle frenemies, bewildering breakups, and hallway hookups.   It's all a part of the fast paced, cut throat world of middle school love. 

We all love teachers, they make the world go 'round.  This week you'll hear the good, the bad and the funny stories all about taeachers.  Some of them take a dark turn and the Gab Gals take on the challenge to make them funny, however awkward they get.  

The Gab Gals are back!  This week we talk about the most embarassing things that Gabbers' parents have done and how Gabbers embarrass THEIR kids.  Plus, we get details on some of the crazy post-op things Alyson went through. 

There's something special about sleep-away camps.  You act completely different than you would if you were with your family.  Then add in all the variables of being in the great outdoors.  It's a recipe for some great stories.  So grab your merit badges, pull up a camp chair, and listen as the Gab Gals retell all of your escapades at camp.  

First, we get a re-cap of Alyson's trip to Vegas.  Then The Gab Gals dive into your 4th of July stories.  Spoiler Alert:  Everyone is bad at fireworks.  And finally, Britt and Alyson weigh in on their summertime poll results. 

Most of us don't consider ourselves good spellers. Words are hard! Especially now that technology has enabled us.  But what happens when we're so far off that autocorrect can't even save us?  This week's episode may not help you spell better, but it will make you feel better about your own spelling mental blocks.  And even if you don't learn to spell, you will learn to never trust a big butt and smile. 

If you've ever gotten gotten into a pickle because you're a people pleaser, this episode is for you!  What the heck is wrong with all of us?  We just can't say no, so we end up in WILD situations.  Or we're so worried we'll hurt people's feelings that we end up suffering the most.  Listen for stories of times when Gabbers (and of course, the Gab Gals) people-pleased their way into a whole lot of trouble.  

Listen, we all have them.  Those little quirks that we know are annoying and cause ourselves (and/or the people around us) some trouble.  But for some reason they're part of our personality and not going anywhere anytime soon.  This week the Gab Gals admit theirs and read listener submissions about everyone's toxic traits. 

Got a secret.  Can you keep it?  Well, actually most of us can't.  It's too burdonsome to have a juicy secret weighing on us.  Or maybe we just blurt things out totally on accident.  In this week's episode,  the Gab Gals talk about times they've been burned and chime in on Gabbers' secret-slipping confessions.   

It's wedding season!  So it's only appropriate that we dedicate an entire episode to the subject.  But as it turns out, some crazy stuff goes down at these events.  Sometimes it's the little things that start the day off on the wrong foot.  Other times, there are problems of epic proportion!

The TV shows and movies that we used to watch were wild!  Some of them were problematic, others were just plain cringe.  This rings especially true if you were raised during the wild west of reality TV.  This week, listen for a trip down TV memory lane. It may unlock some core memories (or trauma).

Disclaimer:  There are a few mature themes on this week's episode.

If you've ever spent hours deep-diving something completely random online, this episode is for you.  We're all so curious we and want to get to the bottom of whatever thought crosses our minds in the middle of the night.  And since we have all the information we could ever want in the palm of our hands, we end up in some interesting places.  This week, Gabbers sent in the weirdest rabbit holes they've found themselves down.  

In honor of Mother's Day, this week's episode is all about our less-than-stellar motherhood moments.  We figure it will make us feel a little better about ourselves.  Plus, Gabbers can get some heavy guilt off thier chests. (there's nothing like mom-guilt, am I right?) So sit back and listen to some of people's most epic mom fails. 

Have you ever started a hobby and then it became you're whole personality?  Well you're not alone.  In fact, most of us are guilty of being a little too passionate about our passion.  It's just better if you own it, find your tribe and maybe start a club. 

The WEIRDEST things happen at the grocery store.  So natuarally, the Gab Gals had to dedicate an entire episode to them.  We're talking everything from the scary, the gross, the uncomfortable and the unfortunate things that happen while we shop for life's necessities.  

A lot of us are fresh off of Spring Break and that means you all have some stories!  But as it turns out, these days, we're less MTV and we're more TLC.  (complete with renditions of Bette Midler's, God is Watching us. Oddly enough, that song goes along with so many of these stories)

History can be fascinating! Especially when Gabbers send in their favorite historical nuggets that are weird, funny, and sometimes....problematic. Forget your boring high school history class, when the Gab Gals get involved, you'll be laughing and singing along with the Michael Jackson song from the Free Willy soundtrack. 

It's the simple things in life that really matter.  The day-to-day things that fill us with joy, really don't get enough attention.  So this week, the Gab Gals shout out all those little moments that make daily life a little sweeter.  You'll never know how brave you are for choosing whatever movie you want, until you listen to this episode!

Going out to eat is great!  Someone else cooks, does the dishes, and maybe wipes your behind.  Now before you think that last part is an exaggeration, just listen to this week's episode. It's filled with Gabbers' stories of the wierdness and grossness at restaurants. We hope you came hungry!

We can make fun of you because we are you.  We all have a little Disney Adult inside of us.  Honestly, we're probably just trying to heal our inner child.  Whether you're a full-blown Disney Adult or you think these poeple need to grow up, listen in for some laughs! 

Alyson's off of Coke Zero, so she's fired up! But it turns out our Gabbers also feel pretty strongly about some things these days.  Listen for some hot takes about any and everything.  From pop culture to crop tops to Ballerina Farm, it's all part of this week's episode. 

Birthdays rarely go as planned.  Sometimes there's a suprise.  Other times it's suprising that everyone survived. This week, you'll hear all about Gabbers' most memorable birthdays. Plus, the Gab Gals share some TMI at the OBGYN's office during their "Someday you'll laugh about this" moments. 

Oh, what's in a name? If you're the one being called Cheese Girl, then a name carries a quite a bit of weight.  Some nicknames make total sense, others are quite a stretch.  This week the Gab Gals tell you about some of the nicknames they've had and the cringey ones listeners have written in.   

What's the craziest thing you've done for love? It seems when it comes to matters of the heart, our brain takes a backseat. This week we've got stories, advice, and even a guest to break it all down. Loni Harmon, The Dating Counselor, joins the Gab Gals to talk about the misadventures Gabbers have had in the love department.  And all three of them share some of their cringiest dating moments. 

Do you ever wish you could correct people's grammar mistakes without coming off like a jerk? Honestly, don't do it.  It never ends well.  Instead, listen and commiserate with the Gab Gals as they talk about your grammer pet peeves and realize that nobody's perfect.  

We ALL have social media pet peeves.  We actually might hate the socials more than we like them.  So why is it that we can't look away? The Gab Gals can't explain or cure your social media addiction, but they can complain and share your submissions of the things you love to hate. 

Nothing beats getting out of the classroom and learning out in the real world.  But, of course, that doesn't come without a disaster or two.  This episode will bring back all the bus-riding nostalgia but without all the quesiness.  Listen in for stories of first kisses and first tastes of alcohol while on school field trips.  

Look, we all have those moments when we might be the one out-of-line.  But then again, we're totally justified, right?  Well the Gab Gals have come to find out that it's all about perspective. So depending on how you look at it, yes, we all might be jerks. 

What a year, what a time!  And you KNOW the Gab Gals have a lot to say about it.  Plus, Gabbers tell us some of the best and worst things that happened to them in 2023.  One thing is for sure, we're all excited for a new chapter in our lives (even if it includes Grandpa Core).

The is week, the Gab Gals get cultured as they discuss unusual holiday traditions from around the world.  Some are scary, some are funny, and some are down-right questionable.  Get ready to hear all about poop-themed decor and Krampus legends that will haunt your nightmares.  

Those cheesy, oh-so predictable, made for TV movies have us in a choke hold this time of year. So the Gab Gals thought this was the perfect time to dive into them.  From the scarves to the snow, these hot-takes on Hallmark movies will have you laughing all the way.

It's time for our annual "Bad Gift" episode, and it does not dissappoint. When in doubt, It's ALWAYS the thought that counts.  Get ready for stories of returns gone wrong, unfair gifting among in-laws, and a few sweet surprises. The Gab Gals also discuss psychopaths and a variety of memes that have caught their attention recently.  

We all have one thing in common, we will NEVER act cool when we meet a celebrity.  But that's OK, they'll never remember you. (unless you're dressed in a DIY golf costume at a black-tie event) This week you'll hear about Gabbers who have had run-ins with celebs and all the cringey details. 

Secrets, secrets are no fun.  Secrets, secrets... can give you an identity crisis.  This week, the Gab Gals share your submissions of family secrets and family drama.  Just remember, before you submit your DNA to 23 and Me, make sure you're prepared for what you find!

Has Auto-Correct ever done you dirty? If you've ever sent something on accident or to the wrong person, you'll relate to this episode on a real level.   Whether you're on the sending or recieving end, it makes things pretty awkward.  This week, the Gab Gals share your accidental calls, texts, emails, and zoom incidents.  

Wardobe malfunctions happen to the best of us.  This week, Gabbers tells us when they accidenally flashed someone, lost their swim bottoms or had loose underwear fall out of their pant legs. While these stories are pretty embarassing, it helps to get them off our chests- no pun intended. 

It's that time!  This week, listeners sent in their scary stories.  Some have silly resolutions.  Others are just downright creepy.  The Gab Gals, of course, give thier two cents.  Plus they give us some Halloween fun facts.  

Always read the descriptions and reviews carefully!  Otherwise, you'll end up sharing a room with the owner's dog.   But don't worry, you might get 10% off your stay if you end up getting a rash from the unsanitary hot tub.  This week, you'll hear all about bad Airbnb, hotel, and motel stays. 

It's about that time to bust out your favorite scary Halloween movie.  This week, the Gab Gals discuss what they think of some iconic scary movies.  Plus, Gabbers weigh in on the movies that rocked them to their cores.  Turns out we are all gluttons for punishment agreeing to watch these in the first place.

Money makes the world go round.  Unfortunately, that means we've got to do someone pretty interesting things to make ends meet.  This week, Gabbers tell about the weird, wacky, and unconventional ways they've made money.  Some of you are willing to do way to much for way too little!

Early celebrity crushes, young love, and kissing behind the school yard shed; it's all in this episode! The Gab Gals Dish on all your favorite TGIF love interests and discuss how some  guys actually can pull off the middle part bull cut.  Plus, Alyson gets very vulnerable as she discloses what young love drove her to do.  

Old people say whatever they want.  No filter, no political correctness, and no one is safe. This week, the Gab Gals share your stories of awkward moments with the elderly.  Grandpa, we don't want to know what you and grandma do in the shower.

There's just no way to help it sometimes.  You might see something that you can't unsee, or hear something you can't unhear.  However, several of these stories could have been helped if Gabbers had just paid a little more attention.  Either way,  we know someday you'll laugh about this. *If the episode seems a little short and ends abruptly, our last segment of audio got distorted and we had to cut it all out.*

Everyone feels anxious from time to time.  It's normal.  But what ISN'T normal, are some of the things that make us freak out.  This week, the Gab Gals break down the silly things that send us spiraling.  

You may have been living your life based off of something that's just not true! Like waiting 30 minutes after eating to swim, or trying to keep a kidnapper on the phone long enough to trace their location.  This week, the Gab Gals break down myths that we've all learned to take as truths, ridiculous as they may be.

As school starts for the kiddos, we decided to throw it back and talk about our middle school trauma.  That sounds like a good idea, right?  So sit back and listen to some anxiety inducing, relatable, cringe moments.

Kids really do say the darndest things.  This week, the Gab Gals tell about some of the most embarrassing things your kids have said in public.  Why are body parts so fascinating to them? And why, oh why, does it ALWAYS happen in the grocery store or church?

No one tells you that you'll be in charge of everyone's meals everyday for the rest of your life.  So since it's inevitable that you'll be in the kitchen for countless hours, things are bound to get messy....and gross.  Gabbers wrote in with some of their biggest kitchen blunders.  Britt says "disgusting," like a lot of times and Alyson's true feelings about Outback Steakhouse's jumbo shrimp come out.

It's the happiest place on earth....right?  This week Gabbers weigh in with Disney hot takes.  You'll also hear about the best of times and the worst of times at Disney parks.  When all is said and done, throw your wallet in the lake, lose a small child, and maybe even poop your pants.  It will all be worth it in the end.

Trends come and go.  Some of the current trends may have you wishing they'd leave and never come back.  Others are back from the dead...and we're here for it!  This week the Gab Gals discuss what's trending now and they read Gabbers' opinions about how they feel about them.  And don't forget to stick around for some truly unhinged bloopers.  

If you've ever been bit by a dog, traumatized by a hamster, or head-butted by a giraffe....this episode is for you.  Maybe your experiences haven't been quite so dramatic. But I'm sure everyone can relate to, at least some, of these wild animal interaction stories.  

As kids, sometimes it seemed like our parents were being too hard on us.  Now that we're parents, we totally get it.  You gotta nip that behavior in the bud! This week, the Gab Gals share listener stories of times they were punished in crazy ways.  Or maybe times they've been pushed to edge by their own kids.  There's also some niche Saturday's Warrior humor in the mix.  If you know, you know.

We all do dumb things.  It's just part of life.  Being able to laugh about it later is what makes life bearable.  But it's also nice to hear about the dumb things other people do so that you don't feel so stupid.  This week, listen to Gabbers' confessions of dumb things they've done.  And of course, the Gab Gals have plenty of their own to share.

It's officially the first day of summer so the Gab Gals are throwing it back to an episode that is all about summer shenanigans.  We all want to be outside in the sun, doing adventurous things, and living our best lives....but that can lead to disastrous outcomes.  Hopefully your summer adventures go a little more smoothly. 

We know many of you will be headed out on camping trips this summer.  While we don't mean to scare you out of it, let these be cautionary tales.  We all know how the Gab Gals feel about camping and all of your stories have only confirmed their opinions.  Don't worry, the worst stories are always the funniest, right?

In honor of Father's Day approaching, this episode is all about dads! Dads can be quirky, goofy, and embarrassing.  But we wouldn't have it any other way!  Even if you've seen your dad in his undies recently, just remember: Someday you'll laugh about this.

We just got through graduation.  Even if you aren't graduating from school, you may be graduating from some negative energy.  In fact, the Gab Gals will get on a couple of soap boxes as they break down Gabbers' graduation goals.  You'll also hear about comedic graduation ceremony moments and senior party shenanigans. 

Coming of age is an interesting time.  Let's be honest, it's a pretty rocky road.  Getting fitted for a bra, finding out you're related to your crush or just dealing with inevitable physical changes for the rest of you life is pretty daunting.  Luckily the Gab Gals will help you laugh through the tears of puberty.

As we gear up for summer traveling, the Gab Gals tell crazy stories of vacations gone wrong. All these destinations seem like a dream... just don't get hoodwinked by a paper doll scam.

Sometimes it just feels better to get things off your chest and confess. (Even better if it's totally anonymous via a comedy podcast.) This week in honor of Mother's Day, the Gab Gals share listener parent confessions.  Maybe these will make you feel better about your parenting, or maybe they are just "Someday You'll Laugh About This Moments." P.S. Mom's everywhere, you're doing great!

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Selling things on the internet is not for the faint of heart!  This week, the Gab Gals dive into wild and weird things found on Facebook Marketplace.  Whether you're trying to get rid of lightly used lingerie, or trying to get someone to pay YOU to take your couch to the dump; you're in good company.

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It's everyone's favorite topic: Bad dates!  You Gabbers sent in some doozies and we're here for it!  But honestly, it's a miracle that we ever find someone when dates go this badly.  Plus, Britt and Alyson end up breaking into song more than usual in the bloopers.

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It's a wonder we make it through life with all seriously crazy things that happen to us.  This week, Gabbers sent in stories of their most harrowing times and brushes with death.  Meanwhile, a karaoke Casanova continues to haunt Alyson in her "Someday You'll Laugh About this Moment."

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Let's face it, we were all pretty cringe in our teenage years.  Some of those moments are core memories.  Luckily, our Gabbers were willing to share their most comedic moments and the Gab Gals share their own next-level teen shenanigans.

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The Gab Gals will keep you laughing this week as they throwback to the topic that started it all! They're talking stranger interactions and all the comedy that comes with it.  You'll hear all about BBQ crashers, mall creepers, and even a cure for the hiccups. Try at your own risk!

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The Gab Gals will keep you laughing this week as they break-down surprises gone wrong. You'll hear all about gender reveals, pregnancy announcements, and surprise parties. Plus, Britt shares two "Someday You'll Laugh About This" moments and you get to hear the Gals' feelings about the Taylor Swift tour.

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We know you've all dabbled in DIY.  But often times, it's better to leave things to the professionals (if you can ever get them to call you back.)  This week our Gabbers submitted stories of when their home renovations went a little sideways.  

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This week, the Gab Gals break down wacky headlines in the news. Ballet director, Marco, gets psycho analyzed and we learn about how much weirdness is going on in our National Parks.  One lesson we can all agree on, don't go out to sea with no experience and only a bottle of ketchup. 

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You deal with your co-workers on the daily,  so things are bound to get weird now and then.  This week we tell your stories of co-workers. While most of the time we're giggling about other people's strange behavior, the Gab Gals also admit to times they were the perpetrators.   

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Sometimes you don't know until you know.  It's the times when you are far too old  to have JUST learned something that it gets a little embarrassing.  Don't worry though; in true GabFest form, the Gab Gals reveal the things they didn't know for far too long.  So listen, laugh, and maybe even learn a thing or two.  

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Getting into shenanigans is a childhood rite of passage. But most of the time your mom knows what’s up. This week, the Gab Gals share your confessions and stories of when you ALMOST got away with things.

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This week we’re talking all things Rom Coms and romance advice. Plus, the Gab Gals seriously embarrass themselves in the bloopers!

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We promise there’s nothing overly graphic. Don’t panic! We’re talking labor and delivery this week. Giving birth is already a major ordeal. Let alone adding shenanigans into the mix.

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Pick up lines are a funny thing.  Like....Why?!  Why do you have to come up with some kind of cringe opening line and make the other person feel instantly weird? We'll  never know, but the Gab Gals share the best pick up lines you've gotten, along with their own.  And by "best," we mean totally creepy.

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This week, Gabbers share the weirdest thing that's ever happened to them.  So you're in for a wide variety of silly, scary, and cringey moments....and between the episode and the bloopers, the Gab Gals are on a real West Side Story kick.

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