Episode 190: Pastamization

Outline
Opening goofs on Oscars 2014

04:56 - I started attending martial arts classes for the first time a couple years ago. I love it! And in the last few months I have finally started to feel like I could really identify as a martial artist. My problem is that it seems weird to talk about a topic that involves hurting people and/or throwing them to the ground. Brothers: when if ever is it socially acceptable to talk about martial arts? -- White Belt in the Bible Belt

11:48 - Y - Sent in by Joe Smith, from Yahoo Answers user Pancho Crook, who asks: How long will the people at Olive Garden grate your cheese or ground your pepper?

They say "say when" if you want them to stop grounding your pepper, what happens if you never say when? 18:50 - Here's the scenario: I'm at a red light, it's very late night, there are no other cars in sight. I am certain there are no red light cameras or police officers around. Can I just go? Would I be breaking any kind of driving etiquette? -- Antsy in Austin

22:32 - I need your help in being a little mean to someone. I recently found out that a friend of mine was kicked out of his dorm suite for getting scarily belligerently drunk and threatening his roommates who are also friends of mine. Campus security had to deal with him. He seemed normal since then but I find him seriously creepy. Can I just ghost it and stop speaking to him or do I have to offer explanation? -- Not Good at Confrontation in New York

29:41 - MZ - Sponsored by HuluPlus and LegalZoom. Personal message from Sarah. Justin and Griffin scat. Advertisement for Sawbones.

35:44 - I hate talking about money. It makes me uncomfortable to discuss restaurant bills, gas money etc. with friends and co-workers. If an amount less than $20 is owed to me I would really rather not discuss it. I would gladly lose out on the money if the cost is not having to have a conversation about money. How can I get people to take me seriously when they say 'how much do I owe you' and I say 'don't worry about it'? -- Currency Coward

40:41 - Y - Sent in by Drew Davenport, from Yahoo Answers user Tea, who asks: What should I do to celebrate my rat's birthday?

Hello all! I currently only have one rat :( (my other one passed away last week) and his name is Blu! Blu is going to be two on March 2nd, this Sunday, and I'm sooo excited to celebrate! I have a few gifts (paper mache hut, treats, toys, and dog bones) but I have no cake recipe or activities planned! I MUST make him a cake, but I want it to be completely homemade. I have a tiny rat-sized cake pan, so all I need is a recipe for the batter! I also need some activities. Since he is unfortunately by himself, he won't be able to play any games involving multiple rats. Instead, I have to plan other stuff for him to do. Do you guys have any ideas? Lastly, how can I make a mini rat pizza? Ooh... and I almost forgot: what other homemade toys will he like? DIY please!

Thanks everyone! :) -Tea

45:19 - Housekeeping

49:57 - FY - Sent in by Drew Davenport, from Yahoo Answers user James, who asks: "How did Obama get Jay Leno fired?"