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The Show for People With Big Opinions.
Hi, I'm Molly Bloom, and this is Smash Boom Best.
The show where we take two things.
Smash them together.
And ask you to decide which one is best.
Today's debate is a high energy showdown between two classic playground pastimes, Jump Ro, Versus Hulu.
We've got journalist, Jet Kim, ready to bounce his way to victory for Team Jump Ro.
Jump Ro! You've got a hop with excitement and a bet.
And the writer -income median Andrew Barbato is here to spin circles around the competition for Team Hulu.
My arguments are about to spin out of control in the best way possible.
Go Ho Ho Ho! And here to judge at all is Eloise from Heartland, Wisconsin!
Eloise loves eating beer cheese soup with croutons, feeding baby birds at her local wildlife rehabilitation center, and she wants saved a chipmunks' life!
Hi Eloise! Hi! So Eloise, what is it like defeat baby birds?
It's fun. I mean they're really tiny and cute.
How do you feed them?
Like some you need like syringes and like liquid.
Others, you feel like insects and stuff like that.
Oh my gosh, are they cute?
Oh yeah. They're very cute.
Do you give them, the beer cheese soup?
No. Not suitable for baby birds.
Eloise, I feel like you should know that this is a rematch between JED and Andrew.
They have faced off once before.
And yes, yes, and then the votes...
Look, there's a lot of statements out there on the internet that you can't always trust.
Smashroom best is a reputable source and we should believe them, but there is a pending lawsuit.
And you know, we're gonna see how that goes.
You know, I won and it feels real good.
But my own family pervert you.
I must destroy it. Can Judd win his own family only time will tell?
But first, here are the rules of the game.
Every debate consists of four rounds, the Declaration of Greatness, the micro round, the snake attack, and the final six.
After each round, our judge Eloise will award points to the team that impresses for the But she'll keep her decisions top secret until the end of the debate.
Listeners, we want you to judge too.
Marked down your points as you listen.
At the end of the show, head to our website Smashboom .org and vote for whichever team you think won.
Okay, Jed, Andrew, and Eloise, are you ready?
Yeah. I'm jumping at the bit.
Okay, I am revolving and spinning and shaking, and I am so excited for you Jed.
I would say that jump ropes are cool, but I don't like lying in front of kids." Well, it is time for the Declaration of Grace.
In this round, our debaters will present a well -crafted, immersive argument in favor of their side.
Then they'll each have 30 seconds to rebut their opponent's statements, with up to coin and Jed Yore up first.
Tell us what makes jump ropes so joyful Hello there American youths.
Who are you up to? They're building a fallout shelter.
Sir sounds fun But don't forget the importance of bodily rigor say here's a jumping rope That's another that Look, I don't need retro propaganda to convince you that jump ropes are infinitely skipped tactibly superior.
Reason number 1 Amazing physical prowess from a piece of cord.
Imagine there was a tool that would give you an incredible workout.
I'm talking muscles, quivering, lungscraming, sweat soaking fitness.
And you can store in a drawer, or hang up from a hook?
How much would you be willing to pay for this amazing device?
200, a thousand? It's like ten bucks, give or take.
And I am serious about the health benefits.
Scientific studies have shown, jumping rope improves your heart health, endurance, lower and upper body maximal strength, whatever that means.
It's no wonder top athletes like Lebron James incorporated into their training regimens.
Plus, there are so many ways to jump just for funsies.
Speed rope, double -unders that's spinning at twice in one jump.
Even that Chris Cross -Armed's thingy.
And then there's the ultimate achievement.
The pinnacle of athleticism, I am, of course, referee to that physics -defying magic, we as double dodge.
Two people, spinning two jump ropes, a maelstrom, of whipping fury in which someone jumps the danger, the beauty, the incredible rhymes.
One, two, three, and 59.
She's jumping rope and doing what's pretty fine.
Flap, clap, put it in a trap.
How many presents is she gonna rap?
Should I try? One, four, thousand.
I'm gonna do it. Oh no, not too scary.
How do they do that?
6 .79. Riza number two jump ropes are super cool.
Versatility! In a pinch, so many things can be a jump rope, a clothes line, an extension cord, all of your aunt's necklaces link together.
And if you do have a jump rope, well, you've got about a thousand tools at your disposal, you could use it to swing across a canion.
It'd have to be a pretty narrow one, but still you could use it to Lasso an evil villain Or stretch it out to trip an evil villain or tie up the evil villain You could even be a lead you used to drag said evil villain to justice How did you save the day?
I have a jump rope How many different ways can you use a jump rope?
Why that's only as limited as your imagination?
My imagination's pretty limited so let's move on to reason number three jump ropes bring people together The hula hoop is a novelty that by its very nature forces people to keep their distance when you do it You're like oh don't get too close.
Yeah, you're in my hoping It's an isolated experience even more so because you know you look silly Look at me dry rates.
Ew dad stop. That's not the case for the jump rope.
A pair of people can jump with a single rope.
If you've got three people, easy.
Two people twirl their friend jumps in the middle.
Heck if you do that you'll soon have a line of friends and neighbors all waiting for their turn to jump in.
Plus oh man, what if one of them has a second rope?
Then we could, that's right, double done!
And he's on a hula hoop.
We're gonna like his hula hoop.
In conclusion, hula hoop.
Her edge jump ropes.
I gotta go. It's my turn.
I'm going for it. Go go sorry, sorry.
Let's go again. sobbing John's gonna get that double -touch real soon.
I just know I'm doing.
Oh, Eloise, what's it out to you about this wonderful declaration of greatness?
I really liked the end when he tried to, like, jump rope because I tried to jump rope.
I feel like him a lot.
I can't get over it.
But that's okay. I liked the Rhymes and all those things with the evil villains.
The music in the beginning, I liked that is LaVron James, you know, why not?
Excellent. All right, Andrew, it's time for your rebuttal.
Tell us why jump rope should be called dump ropes.
you've got 30 seconds and your time starts now.
Wow, well, first of all I'm boiling, I mean I am boiling.
How dare you call the Hula Hoop a novelty?
You know, luckily you did the work for me Jed because every time that you tried to use a jump rope in that declaration of greatness, you were unable to do it.
You had to remove yourself and guess what?
Maybe you don't have a trauma from gym class, But I certainly do because I'm meant to, I meant to get tripped up in this rope time and time again.
No. Absolutely. And time.
Thank you. You say that the Hulu whoop is not a novelty and that I was not able to jump.
I didn't record myself trying to Hulu because there had been so much cus Seeing anything.
Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.
All right. Andrew, let's hear your declaration of greatness.
Tell us why Hula Hoops make people go whoop, whoop.
Hey, the amazing YOU 63!
Why Mole Hula Hoops are here?
Get one, get two, get more!
It's the new amazing...
Why Mole Hula Hoops!
Oh, Hi, I didn't see you there.
The names hula make -whoop face.
hula hula hula but you can call me hoebe.
I'm just sipping through old recordings enjoying a trip down memory lane.
Starting with the 1950s rock and roll, hula skirts and feet.
When I join the scene at the time everyone went wild for me.
It's adults, dogs, yes, even dogs.
Fast forward to today, and I'm still king.
What does your roll with me and see how I stayed on top for the last 70 years first stop playground Look at this young people spinning me around their waist arms and legs An explosion of joy they'll never forget you think a jump rope could do that it probably just trip them Oh!
Oh, the jump rope strikes again!
All right, kids, got to roll.
We're the Gym. All right, Jiminthusiastic, you're ready for Hoofy's waited hula hoop workout.
Can I get a hoof? There it is!
Shake those hips. Wiggle those buns.
No offense jump rope, but I make workouts fun.
Hoofa! What's that time for my circus rehearsal ah got a roll Check it out on entire circus performing with hoops like me just attach them to the ceiling and spin Now time for the grand finale let's make some magic Zing, I'm not just a piece of plastic.
I'm an icon spinning joy and creativity into the lives of millions.
Amazing. Yes, you are, Hoopy.
Wow, that guy's schedule is packed.
All I have to do today is destroy the jump rope and prove why the Hoop Loop deserves to win this debate.
Let's start with the joy factor.
Hula hoops make people happy.
There's just something magical about spinning a hoop whether it's around your waist, your arm, or even your neck.
It's pure fun. You look ridiculous doing it, and that's the best part.
This joy isn't new!
The ancient Greeks used hoops made of dried vines to exercise and play thousands of years ago.
These hoops were often shown in paintings as tools of strength and agility.
But hula hoops aren't just toys.
They're tools for creativity.
We've all had a blast spinning them, but why stop there?
Use them as a giant bubble wand.
Trace them with chalk to draw the biggest smiley face emoji ever.
You can even use them to win a talent show at the Boys and Girls Club, like I did when I was 9 years old.
True story, I spun hula hoops on my arms and neck while bouncing on a pogo stick while wearing a handmade silky blue outfit.
Sound incredible, it was just ask my mom.
Andrew loved his hula hoop.
He was very good at it.
He was all dressed great ago with his hula hoop and pogo stick.
He did a wonderful job and he was a winner.
Oh, thanks mom! Twenty -five years later, I'm still proud of myself for winning.
Look, jump ropes are great.
For jumping, but the Hula hoop invites experimentation, imagination and play!
Spin it, twirl it, toss it, step through it, and imagine it's a portal into a new dimension!
So I ask you. Will you drop that one trick string you call a jump rope?
Enjoy the hula hoop revolution!
There's still time, because honey, hula hoops aren't going anywhere.
They're iconic, because they're simple.
No ropes to trip you up, no tongue -twister double dutch chance to remember, no frustration!
Just the circle that stood the test of time.
Most toys come and go, but the hula hoop is forever.
Yes, dear listener, the Hula hoop is the cockroach of toys, but in a fun way.
And so, as the Hula hoop spins, it doesn't just create circles.
It creates worlds, worlds of joy, creativity, and timeless simplicity.
While other toys fray, break and tangle, the Hula hoop keeps spinning through generations.
You're who igniting us in laughter and wonder.
And it will always keep spinning.
Thank you. Oh my goodness.
Featured Whoopie and Andrew's mom!
Holy cow. Eloise, what stood out to you about this fantastic declaration of greatness?
I liked the music at the end, because it felt like you'd watch a movie.
and then the good part finally happens and you're like, yes.
And the talent show too, because I did that.
I did Hulu, think for a talent show.
Oh, the mom part was really sweet.
That we had to cut time of my mom saying that I'm the best.
Oh, sorry dad. Jen, after our last debate, I'm pretty sure your entire family including your mother actually sort of just said, I am now her child.
Oh man! Alright Jet!
It is time for your rebuttal.
Tell us why the hula hoop is a pile of poopy poop.
You've got 30 seconds, and your time starts.
Actually I'm going to talk more about jump rows.
I know this is controversial but I just learned something today.
Back in December, an Indian teenager fell through a frozen pond to try to save his dog.
Hypothermia is about to set and he can't get out who comes to the rescue a professional jump roper Mmm inches out to the ice throws out his 16 -foot -long double dud rope the kid gravity pulls him to safety saves his life if that man had been a professional hool -hooper this would be a much darker story and Time Wow, you know what I'm gonna assume that's true Okay, Eloise it is time to award some points Please give a one point to the declaration of greatness you liked best and one point to the rebuttal that won you over Have you made your decision?
Okay, I think so Excellent Andrew and Jed.
How are you to feeling so far?
Wow, you know, I'm feeling I'm feeling really excited right now I'm feeling a little silly, I'm feeling fun, I'm feeling Lucy Goosey, everything that one might feel while hula -hooping.
And I'm feeling, uh, what Andrew said, but like, three times that.
All right, it is time for a cool break, scoop up your hoop and get a handle on your rope and we'll be right back with more SmashFilm best.
You're listening to state of debate, home to rage and rhetoric and awe -inspiring argumentation.
Hey Yodie, welcome to the show.
I'm Taylor the Tinkering Lincoln.
And I'm Todd, the rug -dugious.
Ruck? Yeah, I'm plush, comforting and I like lying on the floor.
Plus I love feet. You love feet?
I do. Think how much I do for you, every single day, the bird I make carry.
Are you calling my body a burden?
No, but sometimes your feet need a break.
Taylor, stop the tinkering.
I'm serious. Put down that broken toaster and take a load off.
Todd, are you feeling okay?
Maybe, maybe not. But I just heard a doozy of a fallacy.
The enemy of a good argument and this one is a foot fallacy.
Okay let's hear it.
The two voices you're about to hear are my own two feet, talking to each other.
Hit it. Ugh, I have a bunion.
What's that? Like a toen ring or something?
Oh, he's wanted a toen ring with inlay turquoise.
Ugh, no. It's a medical condition.
What? I've never heard of a bunion before.
I've heard Todd talk about onions.
He likes to eat them raw apparently.
A bunion is a painful bump.
And it's on the side of my big toe.
You are totally silly leftee!
Bunions, uh... another thing.
Just because you haven't heard the word bunions doesn't make my pain any less real.
Lefty, aka my left foot, is right.
My right foot is wrong.
Yup. Your right foot use the personal incredulity policy, just because they don't know what a bunion is doesn't mean bunions don't exist.
I know my feet have been fighting a lot recently.
I need to take them to couple's therapy.
You do that Todd But maybe in the interim take a nap Yeah, then my tussies will get some rest as well Maybe I'll indulge in my rug like nature and nap on the floor.
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I'm your host, Molly Bloom.
And I'm your judge, Eloise.
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And now it's back to our debate!
Jump rope versus Hula hoop!
That's right, and it's time for round two, the...
Micro -round. For the Micro -round challenge, each team has prepared a creative response to a prompt they received in advance.
For Jet and Andrew, the prompt was, and that's how a blank save my family!
Each debater was asked to write a fictionalized, fallen memory about the time their side saved their families lives.
Jed went first last time so Andrew, you're up?
Tell us why hula hoops are so handy.
Well, I did the impossible.
I focused the chaos that is my family group chat and coordinated a family beach day.
The sun was shining.
The waves were crashing, and my adorable niece Samantha, who insists I call her Oni, was so excited about the extra -large cheese pizza we'd ordered from the pie -tied pizzeria.
We'd just spread out the beach blanket when disaster struck.
No, not a beach -jager trampling my recreation bus -to -never -tidy sand sculpture, much worse!
A rogue seagull swooped down, and snatched our entire Eatsaw!
All eight deliciously cheesy slices and the box, I know it was a surprisingly strong seagull.
No! Pony wailed watching the bird flap away with her pizza, the entire family froze in disbelief, I didn't walk barefoot on hot sand while carrying two enormous beach chairs, a beach umbrella and a cooler all belonging to one of my aunts, just to let this unbelievably beefy seagull ruin our day!
No, I grabbed our trusty hula hoop!
Fear not, Sammy! I mean, pony!
I shouted spinning the hoop like a frisbee and launching it into the air.
The hoop soared with the precision of a trained Olympian.
bonking that incredibly hunky seagull just enough to make it drop the pizza.
The pizza box tumbled to the sand slices intact.
Even better, as they had perfectly cooled in the air on the way down.
Pony grabbed her piece of the pie, ran into my arms and said, Uncle Andrew, you're my hero!
No, Pony, I'm not the hero.
That's whoopee, the hula hoop.
Just doin' my job. I'm amazing!
Oh my gosh, thank goodness for Hoppy!
Yes and actually me and that Seagull are now engaged.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Alright, Jed, it is your turn.
Take us on a journey for Generals.
Welcome back to another edition of Family Flip Out.
Today we have the Sanchez family and the Kams.
As always, both families are sitting in giant catapults that will launch them into space unless they can identify a mystery item from a series of clues.
Sanchez family, are you ready?
Oh no! You ready? First clue.
It's round and fun and makes you wiggle your buns.
It's not just a toy.
It's the original Rump Shaker.
Is it a car? That is incorrect.
Next clip. You don't have to go to Hawaii to learn this Lu Out Dance.
This item lets you practice at home.
I don't know it could be anything.
Pass, pass. No passing, and also incorrect!
Okay, final clue. It rhymes with Moola Floop.
This is literally impossible.
Time's almost up. tandem bicycle?
I'm so sorry. The answer was, hula hoo.
Okay, Kim family, you're up.
And you'd better hop to it because your lives are on the First clue.
Jump rope. Yes. We have a winner.
Yes, boy! We've got to live!
No one's ever won before.
Well, that's it for Family Flip Out.
See you next time. And remember, family can't drag you down when your flying crew tee.
Yeah! He. Okay. I love game shows very, very much.
That was very exciting.
Eloise, what did you like about Chad and Andrews Micro Grooms.
I liked in Andrews like the pony thing, because I feel like little kids always want to feel special like that.
And iniann. I like the family flip out.
And then the mystery item.
Mm -hmm. Well, it is a tough decision, Eloise, but you must award only a single point for this micro round.
Please award your point, but don't tell us who it's going to.
Music All righty, I think I got it.
Wonderful. Then it's time for our third round, the super stealthy.
Neck attack. This is our improvised round where debaters have to respond to a challenge on the spot.
Today's sneak attack is called Acrostic.
Anacrostic is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or a sentence.
Here we want you to write an acrostic poem for your side using the eight letters.
That spell it out. For example, if your Good boy.
Dabaters, does this make sense?
Dabaters, are you ready for your sneak attack?
Oh yeah, let's do this.
Oh, yes. I am... Oops.
And bounce ahead of the game, I'm ready.
All right, we're gonna start with Jed.
Let's hear your acrostic for Team Jumprope.
Just use more physicality.
Rebound. Over. Pooni Oh You're gonna get it there, but you did it was very exciting.
All right Andrew, it's your turn.
Let's hear your acoustic for team whoa -oomp Whoops ultimately O sight Happiness only Horragame Please!
If you get it, you get it!
Yeah, you know it's poetry, right?
It's poetry after all.
Mm -hmm. Wow, those were both incredible.
Eloise I do not envy you having to make this decision, but you must award a point for these wonderful aclists.
Think about which side impressed you the most and award your fourth point.
Have you made your decision?
So hard because you're both so good.
I think I have. Yes, yes I have.
perfect then it's time for our final round the final six in this round each team will have just six words to sum up the glory of their side Andrew let's hear yours six words for the heavenly hula -hoop whoops twirl ropes betray choose wisely whoo very nice alright Dad, it is your turn.
Give us your six words for the jaw -dropping jump rope.
Double -Dutch, literally saved a life.
Mmm. Literally. Excellent work, both of you.
Eloise, it is time to award a final point for our final six.
Have you made your decision?
Yeah. Okay, tally up those points, Eloise.
Are you ready to crown one team the Smash boom best?
Yes, but I just want to say it's nothing personal So, but I want you guys to be mad at me from pick -a -gaw.
So they're not gonna be mad You are you are you are an impartial fair judge here to judge them Okay drum roll please, and the winner is No. And I'm world is debate.
Chad, I will gladly return your family back to you because this is redemption.
Andrew, I will make it my mission in life to show up at your mother's house, spangled out in a elaborate costume, twirling my jump ropes To win her love.
She would love it, she would, she would, she would open her door to you anytime, Jed.
Know that. Well, that is it for today's debate battle.
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Jed, is there anyone you'd like to give a shout out to today?
Yeah boys acting talents of my entire Traderis family.
I am true. How about you special shout outs?
Absolutely. I am going to a big shout out to my mom.
Her name is Rhonda and I want to get just say thank you for I'm so happy that she was part of this that she is existing to Smash Boom Best Universe and it was so sweet to hear her voice.
So mom, I love you.
Thank you Rhonda. Do you want to give any special thanks or shout out several weeks?
Sure, to my mom and my dad for driving me here to my brother Joey and my sister Maggie and my friends from a class hi and my school and my friends excuse who helped me with speeches very nice before we go let's check in and see who nylon thing should win the lemons versus Lima's debates I think women's would win because there used in Everything's heavy, good of you.
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