The Fringe, a curse, and is there a Lavender Marriage on the cards?
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Summary
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Chris and Rosie Ramsey return for another episode of Shagged Married Annoyed, covering topics from Rosie's recent trip to the Edinburgh Fringe to bizarre online purchases and awkward public encounters. Rosie recounts a conversation with a group of women at the Fringe where she discovered she does not fit the profile of someone perceived as gay or bisexual, leading into a broader discussion about lavender marriages and social facades. Meanwhile, Chris shares his recent experiences with council park surveys, neighborhood interactions, and his children's bewildered reactions during a trip to a local frozen food shop. The hosts also read listener emails and voice notes featuring awkward supermarket scanner mishaps, husbands acting like psychopaths in the middle of the night, and childhood misconceptions about comfort.
- Avoid buying e-scooters for children due to high speeds and severe safety hazards on pavements. 0:11
- When packing grocery bags, place rigid items like pizzas down the sides first to create a sturdy base. 46:02
- Be cautious when searching for unconventional services online, as mixing up wedding and marriage terminology yields drastically different results. 8:36
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Fringe Antics
Chris and Rosie kick off the episode with a playful intro, recalling Rosie’s recent visit to the Fringe and their shared banter about e‑scooters and supermarket kids.
- 0:56Trampoline Tales and Parenting Jokes
The hosts dive into lighthearted parenting moments, recounting trampoline play with their son Rafe and humorous family dynamics.
- 3:50Fringe Experiences and LGBTQ+ Reflections
Rosie shares her Fringe experience, discussing conversations about sexuality, bisexuality, and the evolving openness of society.
- 4:40Lavender Marriage Explained and Debate
Chris and Rosie explore the concept of a lavender marriage, debating its relevance and implications for their own relationship and broader social context.
- 10:01Wrap‑Up, Sponsorship, and Final Jokes
The episode concludes with sponsor shout‑outs, final jokes about curses and e‑scooters, and a lighthearted goodbye to listeners.
- 25:18Etsy Curses and Birthday Pranks
The duo humorously plan to buy curses on Etsy for Rosie’s upcoming birthday, mixing playful banter with mock‑serious witchcraft talk.
- 30:14Family Dynamics and Domestic Humor
Chris and Rosie discuss domestic life, including dressing room disputes, parenting styles, and quirky family anecdotes with a comedic edge.
- 32:32Public Questions and Fringe Health Talk
They field listener questions, touching on health concerns from the Fringe, drug references, and the impact of crowded events on well‑being.
- 40:37Lazy Fucker Debate
Chris and Rosie tease each other about laziness and sedentary habits.
- 41:11Forty Birthday Family Ritual
Chris recounts a 40th birthday plan involving family, wine, and staying home.
- 42:16Sunday Slob Life
Discussion of Sunday leisure, jealousy, and the contrast between parents and non-parents.
- 45:25Mugging Incident and Victim Blaming
A family member is mugged; the hosts react with humor and discuss victim blaming.
Highlights
- 4:38
Fringe Sexuality Discussioninsight
Rosie shares her disappointment after a group of women at the Edinburgh Fringe agreed that she did not look like someone who could be perceived as gay or bisexual.
- 8:46
Defining Lavender Marriagesinsight
The hosts look up lavender marriages on the internet, discovering they are marriages of convenience historically used to hide sexual orientation from the public.
- 14:54
Chris discovers that you can purchase hexes and revenge spells on Etsy for a low price and jokingly considers buying one as a birthday present.
- 18:33
Lower League Football Brutalitystory
Chris shares a funny yet brutal video of away fans tipping out an opposing goalkeeper's water bottle during a match.
- 18:43
Asking for Sushi at Heronstory
Chris recounts how his young son walked into a Heron Frozen Foods store and seriously asked the clerk if they sold sushi.
- 47:40
Grabbing a Cashier's Handstory
A listener writes in about a stressful supermarket experience where she accidentally grabbed the fast scanner's hand instead of her groceries.
- 54:45
A listener shares a story about her dad refusing to give up his working class identity after retiring, proudly stating that he is still class.
Quotes
“I was so sad. I was like, could I not look gay?”
Unnamed speaker · 4:56 “A lavender marriage is when, oh God, I don't want to get it wrong.”
Unnamed speaker · 7:31 “It's like running with a weighted vest on.”
Unnamed speaker · 3:08 “I think evolutionary speaking, we would have to get up and immediately go hunting.”
Unnamed speaker · 3:21 “I love that our children are free to do what they want to do.”
Unnamed speaker · 4:26 “I'm not a lazy fucker.”
Unnamed speaker · 40:39 “I think it'll come back. I think, no, because once the kids, like, once the kids can like, get themselves completely ready”
Unnamed speaker · 42:50 “Get your bag. Put your pizzas, your pizzas on first. Put your pizzas first. Pizzas and heavy things first.”
Unnamed speaker · 45:37 “I love a slow scanner.”
Unnamed speaker · 47:31
Sponsored segments
- Lululemon 0:26–0:51
- Adults with Novelty Ringtones 10:01–10:51
- Shag My Denoy 59:43–1:00:00
About this episode
On this week's Shagged Married Annoyed Rosie reports back from The Fringe and she shares some thoughts about her identity and her 40th Birthday! Chris gives a guide to packing shopping and the pair share the concerns over Escooters! They also discuss curses, dentists, a mugging and working class parents. All of this plus beefs, questions from the public and a voicemail with a mistaken allergy! If you want to get involved and have your stories and voice notes included on the podcast, then get in touch! 📧: [email protected] 📱: 07874 406650 You can watch the podcast on the Shagged Married Annoyed YouTube channel: youtube.com/@shagged.married.annoyed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcript
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