How Lizzo + Bananenbar Gave Us The Greatest Call in Preston & Steve History
How did an article in the Entertainment Report turn into one of the greatest calls Preston & Steve have ever received? Honestly, we aren’t quite sure either. But we are…
How did an article in the Entertainment Report turn into one of the greatest calls Preston & Steve have ever received? Honestly, we aren’t quite sure either. But we are going try our best to unpack this segment of our show.
As Preston went through Wednesday's daily Entertainment Report, he began to read that of Lizzo’s ex-backup dancers are claiming sexual harassment charges. One dancer says that Lizzo pressured her to touch a nude performer at a club in Amsterdam. The lawsuit details different features of the bar, including its banana theme and nudity. None of it has been confirmed.
That was until Mike called in to share that he had been to that bar in Amsterdam. He went on to give many details, maybe a few too many details, about “Bananenbar”.
The caller explained that the strip bar was exactly how the women in the case explained it. Lots of nudity, lots of drinking, and lots of bananas. He and his brothers were in town to see a Ween concert, but boy, did they see a lot more than that.
For your sake, we won’t get into the nitty gritty details. But if you want to hear more about what this bar really offered, you can listen to the phone call here:
The Best Scene From Every “Always Sunny” Episode in Season 16
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has wrapped up Season 16.
Rob McElhenney and company just keep pumping out classic comedy that lands particularly well with the close-knit population of Philadelphia.
Some elements of the show might have evolved, but fans of Always Sunny still enjoy the same outrageous storylines that made the show great all the way back in 2005 before Danny DeVito had ever even heard of Paddy’s Pub.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia : Season 16
Season 16 included a trip to the bowling alley for a battle of the sexes type of competition, a very misguided understanding of the concept of inflation, and a guest appearance from Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad (and Malcolm in the Middle).
Chase Utley even popped in for a visit to his long-time friend and stalker Mac.
The ability of Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and the writing staff to mesh successful plot lines of past seasons involving supporting characters and recurring bits has kept the show alive for some of its better moments in the more recent seasons.
Future Seasons
The sun won't set in Philadelphia just yet. The show has already announced plans for Seasons 17 and 18. The dates for the two upcoming seasons aren’t available yet.
Always Sunny isn’t confined by the same restrictions as most other long-running shows. It’s not an angsty teenage drama that won’t make sense once the characters graduate from high school. It's not an extreme drama leading up to one specific climax.
A comedy show without an intense plot can pretty much last forever. Viewers can also watch the show out of sequential order without feeling completely lost.
The cast of Always Sunny can keep going as long as they still have it, and the best moments of all eight episodes in Season 16 certainly proved their run is far from over.
1. The Gang Inflates
Mac and Dennis aren't exactly the type to think through a business plan before pitching it to a potential investor. They apply their (extremely flawed) logic about economic inflation to the the inflation of the Kardashians' backsides.
2. Frank Shoots Every Member of the Gang
Frank has apparently reconsidered his request from Season 7 to be thrown in the trash after he dies.
3. The Gang Gets Cursed
Mac can't give it up, but who can blame him? Chase Utley is possibly the most beloved player in the history of the Philadelphia Phillies.
4. Frank Vs. the Russians
The episode includes the S.I.N.N.E.D. system (The D.E.N.N.I.S. system spelled backwards) for winning a man's heart.
5. Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab
Dennis and Mac never seemed to realize that Bryan Cranston is a lot better known as Walter White from Breaking Bad than as the dad from Malcolm in the Middle. It's so lost on Mac that he confuses Aaron Paul (aka Jesse Pinkman) for Frankie Muniz (who plays Malcolm).
6. Risk E. Rat's Pizza & Amusement Center
The concept of a Chuck E. Cheese-type environment that encourages kids to do whatever they want is downright alarming. It did make for a great episode though.
The sixth episode starts with the gang singing the theme song for a childhood favorite. Try to get these words out of your head after watching the video...
7. The Gang Goes Bowling
Dennis takes his ego to new levels when the adrenaline of his sexism helps him defeat The Waitress in an arcade competition.
8. Dennis Takes A Mental Health Day
If you need a mental health day, make sure you follow one rule: Don't do it like Dennis Reynolds.
