Oct 22, 2026 · 7 min listen · Last updated October 22, 2026
From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Wit here, October 22nd. The comedy desk — seven sets, sketches, and stunts worth your eight minutes. Let's get into it. First, from The Hard Times. I Refuse To Get My Toddler Hooked on ‘Charlie Brown’, So This Halloween We’ll Watch ‘Terrifier 2’ Instead.
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I Refuse To Get My Toddler Hooked on ‘Charlie Brown’, So This Halloween We’ll Watch ‘Terrifier 2’ Instead
The author reflects on their childhood trauma from the “Peanuts” Halloween special, vowing to spare their toddler from the existential dread it inspired. Instead, they plan to introduce their child to “Terrifier 2,” framing the clown character, Art, as a positive role model who teaches self-defense and resourcefulness. They acknowledge their helicopter parenting tendencies, feeling paranoid about the world while critiquing other parents who still idolize Charlie Brown and his gang. The author fears the upcoming holiday season will bring more Charlie Brown content, but they’re ready with even more extreme films like “The Human Centipede” to maintain their unconventional approach to parenting.
Supreme Court Finally Makes Landmark Ruling on ‘Freddy vs. Jason’ Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has made a surprising ruling in the long-standing case between horror icons Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, declaring Jason the winner. Justice Neil Gorsuch explained that Jason embodies traditional values, like avenging his mother’s death, which apparently resonates with the Court's fondness for heartwarming narratives. Freddy, on the other hand, was less than pleased, threatening Chief Justice John Roberts with a rather vivid nightmare scenario. He lamented that they could have settled this on Judge Judy instead of escalating to the Supreme Court.
Legal experts noted that this decision is part of a trend, with the Court tackling a backlog of unusual cases, including a recent win for the Predator in the “Alien vs. Predator” case. Meanwhile, Jason celebrated his victory in true fashion, reviving his classic methods with a camper. It’s a wild time in the legal world, where even fictional characters are getting their day in court.
An Ohio woman is suing a hospital after surgeons amputated the wrong leg, taking her left leg instead of the right. It’s a classic case of “whoops” gone horribly wrong. Imagine waking up and realizing the medical team had a mix-up that would make even a toddler’s crayon drawing look precise.
The reactions are a mix of disbelief and dark humor. One guy quipped that at least they didn’t remove her arms, which is a low bar, but hey, it’s something. Another pointed out that if she hadn’t been so drugged up, maybe she could’ve intervened. But honestly, can you blame her? In the haze of anesthesia, who’s keeping track of limbs?
And then there’s the guy who said they look a lot alike. Sure, they’re both legs, but that’s like saying all dogs look alike. You’d think a surgeon could tell the difference. It’s a reminder that in the world of medicine, even the pros can have a bad day. Just a little more attention to detail might’ve saved a lot of trouble.
The New Orleans Pelicans are gearing up for a “Basketball Night” on March 11, aiming to draw in fans and celebrate the sport. They’re promising a night packed with activities that mimic the NBA experience. Attendees can expect photo ops with life-size cutouts of stars like Victor Wembanyama, dance performances to classic basketball tunes, and, just for fun, free Lakers hats for the first 10,000 fans. It’s a bit like a carnival, but with more dribbling and less cotton candy.
The Pelicans are inviting everyone to wear their favorite team jerseys, so it’s a melting pot of fandom at the Smoothie King Center. And to sweeten the deal, the Toronto Raptors are making an appearance, giving fans a chance to watch some real professional basketball. It’s a clever way to bring the excitement of the NBA right to New Orleans, even if it feels like a pep rally for a sport that’s already pretty popular.
A Middle-Aged and World-Weary Emily Elizabeth Looks Back at Her Time with Clifford the Big, Red Dog
Emily Elizabeth reflects on her tumultuous past with Clifford the Big Red Dog, revealing a mix of nostalgia and regret. She claims her parents owned Clifford, but she feels she raised him—albeit with disastrous consequences. The barroom conversation takes a dark turn as she recounts how Clifford’s size led to chaos, including the threat of state intervention. Emily admits that living with a dog capable of demolishing buildings turned her family into refugees, and the move to Birdwell Island didn’t solve their problems; it just introduced new ones, like Clifford’s appetite for local wildlife.
As the conversation unfolds, Emily grapples with the absurdity of her relationship with Clifford, oscillating between love and frustration. She humorously contemplates the possibility of genetic mutations or radiation being responsible for his monstrous size. The emotional weight of their bond becomes evident as she confesses to feeling trapped by the responsibility of caring for a creature that could easily overpower her.
In a moment of dark humor, she admits to contemplating taking him out, not out of malice but desperation, only to realize he was indestructible. The conversation crescendos with a revelation about Clifford’s eventual fate—he took his own life, leaving Emily to grapple with the loss of a creature that had dominated her life for so long. As she prepares to sing a poignant karaoke rendition of the Clifford theme song, the gravity of her past collides with the absurdity of her present, leaving both her and the audience in a bittersweet reflection on love, loss, and the bizarre nature of their shared history.
Whatever Happened to the Good Old-Fashioned Racist Attack Ad?
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio gubernatorial campaign is spending four million dollars on a new attack ad that pits an opponent’s estranged mother against her daughter, doubling down on the message despite a bipartisan outcry. The spot has sparked fresh debate about the limits of personal drama in political advertising and whether the strategy is a relic or a new low‑point.
The piece is framed as a family feud, but the underlying tactic echoes the infamous 1988 Willie Horton ad that weaponized fear without naming race. Back then, the ad’s impact relied on viewers filling in the prejudice themselves; today the same approach is laid out in plain sight, with the campaign openly owning the narrative.
Commentators note that the shift from plausible deniability to overt attribution marks a change in how political consultants sell outrage. Where earlier ads hid the ugliness behind a veneer of public‑safety concerns, modern spots seem to treat the shock factor as the product itself.
The controversy highlights a broader trend: political ads are moving from subtle insinuation to unapologetic spectacle, prompting questions about what voters will tolerate and how far campaigns will go to stir resentment.