1297 – Instantaneous Nap | Dreaming of Newhart S2E17
When you dream of Will Ferrell at a wedding you know things are going to work out well.
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Episode 1295 – Instantaneous Nap | Dreaming of Newhart S2 E17
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SCOOTER: Friends beyond the binary, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s time for your podcaster…your…a podcaster coming to you from a car that ain’t moving, but I’ll be moving in slow, pointless meanders and superfluous tangents, all to take your mind off of stuff and keep you company so you could fall asleep. It’s time for Sleep With Me, the podcast that puts you to sleep. If you’re new, this is a very different show. It’s meant to be your friend, keep you company, and take your mind off of stuff in the deep, dark night so you could get some sleep. I’m here to be your bore-friend, your bore-bae, your bore-sib, your bore-bud, your neigh-bore, your bore-bestie, your Borbie. Usually I talk about that later.
But basically, I’m here to be your silly friend and just tell a story and go on and on and on and never make any sense so you could get the rest you need. It’s a different thing. If you’re new, it does take some getting used to, but I’m really glad you’re here. I really hope I can help you out, and the structure coming up here…we got some support so paying for the podcast is optional, and then there’s a long, meandering intro meant to ease you into bedtime, and then tonight we’ll be talking about the dreams of Newhart. I think this is Episode 4, and we kinda finally got a couple ideas for the structure, set, and place, maybe? So, I’m really glad you’re here. I yearn and I strive. I really hope I can help you fall asleep. Thanks again for coming by, and here’s a couple of ways we’re able to do this for free twice a week.
INTRO: [INTRO MUSIC] Hey, are you up all night tossing, turning, mind racing? Trouble getting to sleep? Trouble staying asleep? Well, welcome. This is Sleep With Me, the podcast that puts you to sleep. We do it with a bedtime story. Alls you need to do is get in bed, turn out the lights, and press Play. I’m gonna do the rest. What I’m going to attempt to do is create a safe place where you could set aside whatever’s keeping you awake. It could be thoughts on your mind, thoughts about the past, the present, the future, things you’re thinking about, it could be feelings, anything coming up for you emotionally related to those thoughts or the past or the present or…I don't know, I’m…my thoughts are thinking right now.
But any emotions that are there…it could be physical sensations, changes in time, temperature, routine, you could be going through something, you could be anticipating something, getting over something, travel, work schedule, maybe you work a different schedule. Whatever it is that keeps you awake, I’m here to keep you company and take your mind off of it so that you could fall asleep. The reason I make the show or the reason I list some of that stuff is so you know you’re not alone, right? It may be different…I don't know, right now I’m sitting in a car and I’m trying to record while there’s a stormy storm going on, just in the distance. So, it’s a little bit distracting. Normally I’m paying attention to…well, rarely do I even have to pay attention if somebody’s mowing their lawn.
But I don't know if I’ve ever been in a car where there’s the old…oh, ‘the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses are bowling’, I think is one of the terminologies, and it does sound like that right now, like through the car and stuff. I haven't picked any of it up on the mic while I’ve been talking, though. But so, when I can't sleep…right now I’m going through a few-month period of different…of traveling, sleeping in different beds and going through some personal stuff, and changing time zones and thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, too. So, my sleep hasn’t been great, and, I don't know, even when I’m in a house full of people and everybody else can sleep, it kinda is…it feels a little isolating, right, if you’re the only one. They say…and that’s a common thing. I’m not good at small talk, so I’m one of those people that says, well, how’d you sleep last night?
Normally you just…it’s small talk or…to me, so I just…well, actually, I do get a little bit frowny-faced. Or, no; furrowed-browy. It’s like, do you really want to know how I slept last night or should I just…is this a courtesy? ‘Cause I could just give you a courtesy answer, which I normally do, and then I kinda overthink that. But it’s like, when you give a courtesy answer to a courtesy question or what I’m imagining is a courtesy question, what you do ahead of time…because you can't…if you’ve ever struggled with sleep, maybe you’re relating to this or maybe you’re not, but you say, well, I can't give them the real answer, because, one, they don’t…it’s really gonna…it’s gonna…I don't want to ruin their enjoyment of their Cheerios or whatever they’re eating.
Like, I don't want to make their bowl of gruel grueling listening to me, but…is that where gruel come…grueling comes from? Is that…is gruel that not good? I’m not sure what gruel is, so maybe…I might even have to edit that out. But I thought it was just a unenjoyable breakfast mash. So…great; I brought up gruel. But so, I usually just move on, and in the past when people have actually been curious about it, at the same time, they sleep, so they can't really relate. So, that’s what I mean about feeling less alone, is that with this show, there’s a lot of people out there listening and most of us can relate to how it feels in the deep, dark night; trouble getting to sleep, trouble staying asleep, trouble waking up, waking up too early, waking up a bunch of times, not being able to get back to sleep.
Right now it’s…right now for me it’s temperature. Falling asleep hasn’t been so much of a issue, but then waking up after thirty minutes or an hour and being wide awake and then not being able to get the right temperature and the right amount of blankets or lack of blankets…and so, I don't know. I think you can relate to how I feel sometimes, and I can relate to how you feel. But the best part is we say, no, I got something different going on. Or, believe it or not, I’ve heard from more than one person that works on a submarine. So, when I say there probably is somewhere in the world someone listening right now who can relate to how you feel, that’s what I mean. I’ve heard from more than one person on more than one submarine from more than one nation in more than one part of the world.
That was really nice. ‘Cause I say, oh yeah, I’ve heard from somebody else that was in that situation. Or just knowing when I say it; like, there’s someone out there that’s really glad you’re here right now, and they can relate to how you feel, and they really hope this podcast can help you out and help you get the sleep you need. The other part of it is the sleep you deserve. You deserve a place where you could get the rest you need, where you get the…where your bedtime isn't full of rigmarole or dread, where it’s something you could look forward to or at least feel neutral about. That’s important to me and it’s important to other listeners out there.
Even more so, those listeners hope that when you become a regular listener of the show, it helps you out to the point where you’re holding this space in the future and you’re welcoming new listeners in, and it’s kind of in a cool, passive way. You just say, man…you kinda smile and you’re thinking of when you first found the podcast, how you thought it was strange. Like, what is this? Is this really ever gonna work? What is this guy…? Oh, wait a second, he’s talking about nothing. Or, not quite nothing, and he’s just here to keep me company and take my mind off of stuff, and he’s my bore-bud. I really like that now, and now somebody else is here and maybe they’ve been through what I’ve been through or what kept me up or what’s keeping me up now, and I do get some relief from this show, so I really hope it does help them.
Welcome, new person, friends beyond the binary, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. I’ve done live shows where people sing along with the Mystery Bard, and actually, I rarely can remember the words. So, there’s been people singing the words of the show for me, and that’s cool. I say, wow, that’s…I never thought that would happen. So, it’s important for you to feel kind of seen and welcomed to the degree you’re comfortable with, right? This is a podcast where you could feel seen and welcomed at a distance. You say, you see me on the horizon there? I’m there. Oh, I feel seen now. So, I’m glad you’re here, and what I do with this show is I send my voice across the deep, dark night.
I use lulling, soothing, creaky, dulcet tones, and pointless meanders, superfluous tangents, which means I go off topic, I get mixed up, I forget what I was talking about, then I double back, then I repeat myself, and all of it is very repetitive and very slow moving. I wouldn't even say slow developing. It’s like when you’re…you say, you know where you’re going? Yeah, I pretty much know where I’m going. Well, that’s not really…when you say ‘do you know where you’re going’, it’s normally a yes…no, no, I pretty much know where I’m go…I’m going…we’re going somewhere. No, but do you know where we’re going?
Yeah, we’re going down to…yeah, we’re going over…I know I’ve talked about…it’s been a while since I talked about this — this is a pointless meander — but I used to…I’ve had a lot of delivery jobs in the past, and sometimes you wouldn't have people’s address or it was…there was a time where it was pre-smart-phone era, and so, I would call people and get directions. Sometimes…and I guess I would be like this; just call me when you’re on your way. Sometimes I’d have a cell…I mean, I think I had a cell phone, but it wasn’t…and there was multiple times where somebody said, alright, where are you? I’m on, whatever, Apple Lane and Apple…oh, you’re on Apple Lane and Apple…? Alright, come on…all down. Then you’re gonna turn, and then after that, you’ll go there and you’ll see my place.
I’d say…but don’t forget to make those other turns, too. But don’t get mixed up at this third one. I say, okay, could you repeat that for me? Okay, so, you’re gonna…you’re at Apple Lane and Apple Corners, right? Okay, so, come on all the way down and then look for that thing, and then you go around there and then take those turns, and then you’ll be at my place. You’ll see it. You’ll see it, but not until after you make that other…that. It’s one of those things of acceptance, 'cause it’s…I don't think…you say, okay, can you walk me through it again? That probably happened to me like, fifteen times. One time, the woman…she said, just trust me; you’re gonna go up over there, and then when you go there and you see it, it’ll be green.
You’ll go to the other side and then you’ll look, and it’ll be the…look for the trees. Then after the trees, you’ll turn again away from the…I think the blue box, away from the blue box. Then you keep on going down and you’ll see me waving. She said, trust me. I think I said, repeat it, and she said…she repeated it and then she was right. But that was only one time. But this podcast is kinda like that all the time. So, what else do you need to know? Oh, this is a podcast you just barely listen to. It’s kinda like background noise, and I kinda think I kinda described it in that way. It’s something you pay attention to, but you don’t have to really pay attention or engage. It’s also a sleep podcast that you don’t…I’m not here to put you to sleep. There’s no pressure to fall asleep at all.
I’m here to keep you company while you fall asleep. There’s a reason the episodes are over an hour, and that’s so you have all the time you need to sleep. I’m gonna be here to the very end whether you’re awake or asleep, 'cause there’s people who are listening who can't sleep at all or who need a break during the day, and I’m here to keep them…you and them company, and that is…takes some getting used to. You say, this is a sleep podcast that doesn't put me to sleep? No, no. I’m here to be your bore-friend, your bore-bae, your bore-sib, your bore-bud, your neigh-bore, your bore-bestie, your bores, your bore-friend, your best bore-friend f’eva, your bore-bruh, your neigh-bore, your bore-bor, your bores, your friend. I just…it’s like I’m on-call and I talk, and you barely listen to me.
You say, uh-huh, uh-huh. Yeah, tell me more about that. You watched a show called Newhart? Yeah. So, I’ll tell you about that, but it’s like, those…when it ended, they said it was a dream from the character from the other show. I’m sorry, I don't under…yeah, don't worry, I’ll ex…I’ll barely explain it to you. Another thing to know — which you may already have figured out — is this podcast is not for everybody. But most people get here skeptical and doubtful, skeptical, doubtful, maybe a little frustrated or irritated, because why wouldn't you? You were searching for something to help you fall asleep or somebody told you about this, and this isn't exactly what you expected, right, and it’s not exactly straightforward or, quote, unquote, “normal”, which is a good thing, but it does take some getting used to, too.
I don't expect you to like me right away, or I don't expect you to get the show right away, and that’s okay. You just have to give it a few tries. Over a million people, I think, have e-mailed me, and most of their e-mails said, at first I strong…I more than strongly disliked you, and then I wondered what was going on. Then on the third or fourth try I realized, oh, there’s nothing ever…it’s always never going on on that show. It’s like the party has always never been…getting started, and now I love the show. Most of those people are people that have a subscription to the show so it can keep going. They support the podcast because it brings so much to their lives that they want it to be there whenever they need it, and at first they strongly disliked me. Now, there are people that will never like me and the show won't ever work for.
Here’s the thing; all the stuff I said at the beginning still holds true even if you don’t like me. I’m not here to be liked. I’m here to kinda put you to sleep and keep you company and take your mind off of stuff. So, I have a website set up; sleepwithmepodcast.com/nothankyou has other sleep podcasts on there and sleepy stuff so you could fall asleep and find something else that works for you, other audio. So, yeah, that’s…most people don’t like me, it takes some getting used to…oh, the structure of the show is the other thing that throws people off, so let me just tell you about the structure of the show. It’s a very specific structure. This particular version that you’re listening to is what most people get the most out of, or the version…most people listen to this ad-supported version linearly, but you can adjust it.
But I just want to tell you why we designed the structure the way we did to kinda reassure you and make you feel seen, to meet you where you are. So, the show starts off with a greeting; friends beyond the binary, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, so you feel seen and welcomed in, and if you’re new, you say, okay, I might check that podcast out. If you’re a regular listener or you’re coming back, you say, it’s a reminder. Oh, this is a nice place to be. It’s a place where Scoots is excited that I’m here and the other listeners are excited I’m here, and I’m seen and welcomed. So, that greeting starts off on most versions of our show. After that is support so we can keep the podcast coming out on a regular basis. Then there’s a intro after that, a long, meandering intro.
The intro is meant to ease you into bedtime and it’s where I unsuccessfully introduce the podcast. But the reason the intro is fifteen to twenty minutes long is to give you a buffer between the daytime or the evening and falling asleep, to ease you into bedtime. So, that’s why the intro goes on and on and on, is because it’s here to kind of…as you’re getting ready for bed…now, there’s some listeners that are falling asleep or already asleep; we’re happy for them, but a lot of people are doing some sort of wind-down routine, in bed getting comfortable…so, that’s what the intro does, is eases you off into dreamland.
If you prefer something without a intro, Bedtime Stories From Sleep With Me is available wherever you listen to podcasts, or if you’re a member on Sleep With Me+, you get story-only versions of all our shows back to around the 300s, I think. So, that’s the intro, then there’s support between the intro and the story. Again, if you prefer something without sponsor support, you could support the podcast directly on Sleep With Me+ to get something ad-free, but most people prefer the sponsored version of the show. Then tonight we’ll be talking about Newhart and the Bob Newhart Show and the dream…we’ll be dreaming of Newhart.
Actually, this is the first intro I’ve recorded since Mr. Newhart made a journey to a new comic venue, the biggest comic venue out…the comic venue at the other end of the rainbow bridge. Maybe I put something at the top of the show. But so, we’re really dreaming of you, Bob. I hope this show does any kind…I pale in comparison to your brilliance and I’m just here…and also, yes, I’m pandering to you, just 'cause now I’m like, holy…wait, I don't think I’ll be able to record again 'cause…can you not watch me record? Even if you’re curious, could you just…? Like, it’d be better off…if you have the power to smote me, just completely smote me. Don’t…can you not partially smote me or watch me? Even if you appreciate it, that’s too much thinking.
But particularly if you’re displeased, please show your displeasure in the maximum way possible. No half-measures, okay, Bob? Like, full smoting. Just smote me out, because I don't need…I don't want to have a general idea of your displeasure, like birds’ dropping on me. I say, was that…? Bob Newhart’s not happy about the show or a dog getting on my leg and saying, howdy-do…? Bob Newhart’s not…oh, no. I’ll never…that would just cause me more…with the sleeping. So, just agree…we could agree. I’m comfortable with it. Even if…I don't know what the rules are out there, but I give…I’ll sign something that says, that’s fine. Duly smoted. I’ll even wear a shirt and appear for you in the audience and say, duly smoted. I deserved…100%. Okay, what was I talking about, though?
The show goes on and on and on, sponsor…oh, so, yeah, then we’ll…talking about Dreaming of Newhart. So, yeah, that’s the structure of the show. That’s my…why I make the show. I’m really glad you’re here. I know this is strange to say, but myself and a team of people work really hard on this show, 'cause we all really believe in the mission. So, I’m really glad you’re here. I work really hard. A bunch of other people do, and we really want to help you fall asleep. So, thanks again for coming by, and here’s a couple ways we’re able to do this for you twice a week. Thanks.
Alright, I guess we’re here to talk about your dreams again. So, yeah, glad to be here. So, this is…oh, I guess I should record this for future posterity since we’re recording our sessions. I’m the session keeper and dream keeper, and I’m here with Robert. We’re gonna be talking about Robert’s dreams, and then we’re going to talk about…I can't remember the order anymore, Robert. We talk about your dreams, then my assistant will interpret your dreams, and then we talk about your day. You’re a very rich dreamer. You have the most repetitive dreaming I’ve ever seen, which is very useful for this. The whole goal of this would be to help people in the future whether they’re listening to this for relatability and relaxation.
I’m sure there’s multiple people on Planet Earth that dream of inns in Vermont on a regular basis, but that dreams go well beyond that. So, I’m here with Robert, and Robert, let’s talk about the dreams you brought into this week’s session. Okay, so…yeah, a lot of my dreams this week were related to the inn, and, yeah, there were some recurring things like my dream wife and some of the people that work in the inn and…but these dreams…there was a couple different ones, I think, that revolved around Kirk, who is our neighbor and runs the Minute Man Cafe and Gift Shop. We were having a wedding rehearsal at the inn, and the reverend was there. Kirk and his wife or his future dream wife…Kirk Devane and Cindy.
My dream wife, Joanne, brought out champagne to celebrate even though it was…we just did the rehearsal. Kirk’s very excited. They asked me to make the first toast. I’m kinda nervous and uncomfortable. I’m not sure what to say, so I just say to the bride and groom…he gives me a hug. This whole thing in the dream means so much to him, that I’m his best man. Then Kirk gives this very heartfelt toast, really heartfelt and genuine, but a bit over the top, in my opinion. Then…he’s big on hugging; he gave me a hug then, and he cheers everybody. Joanne’s the maid of honor. George is giving Cindy away. Stephanie’s a bridesmaid. Then he even gives it…I mean, he does run the Minute Man Cafe, so he gives it to America and even adds some religious symbolism to it. Then Stephanie makes a toast.
You get a lot of toast…a lot of toasting. She’s been a bride before but never a bridesmaid, so it’s kinda funny. So, Kirk starts hugging everybody. I’m just surprised at how happy he is; not nervous at all. He’s dreamed of getting married for a long time. Everything’s working out exactly how he wants it to be. Then they say, what are you gonna do before the wedding? He says, I’m gonna go bowling, I think. Like, he’s gonna go bowling alone. Well, that’s interesting. Yeah. I said, wait, you’re gonna go bowling? I mean, no one said anything, but in my head I said, you’re gonna go…? He’s gonna get a haircut and then bowl before the wedding. A few games, he says specifically, but he does check with his future wife and she says, sure.
Then it becomes the wedding night — or, I don't know if it was another dream — and people are checking in. Larry, Darryl, and Darryl are there, and they’re there for the wedding as guests. They’re kinda dressed up, but they’re also supposed to fix the septic tank, and so…but they’re also there. Then, Kirk is very hyper. I’m trying to put his tie on him and he’s just very, very excited, but in a very intense way. He’s very excited about me being his best man. He’s very thankful. I say, please, I’ve had enough hugs, you know. If that’s possible, we could just…then I kinda…then I have one of those dreams where I’m not in it, and the bride and Joanne and Stephanie are all getting ready together.
They have…now, Cindy’s…has a little normal level of nervousness, and Stephanie’s kinda saying, don't worry, I’ve been through this before a couple times. Then the reverend comes in to talk to Kirk about the vows. It’s a bit of a…he says, pay attention to the vows. They’re more than just words. This is a commitment. It’s like, whoa, boy. I don't know, something about it sucks the air out of the room, the way he says it. He’s very…I don't know. Then I’d…I try to relieve it with my own…I say, there’s more fun than that, because it just seemed…so, then that changes the whole mood. Kirk is like…and I guess, yeah, now looking at it with all the dreams I have…I guess I’m doing some Monday morning dream recall. So…and then even…what’s his name? The caretaker comes in and he says, okay, everything’s a go.
The governor has not called. So, we go out, but Kirk’s changed. His posture’s changed. We get ready for the wedding, but he’s just not the same. He’s acting strange, and then he…right at the start of the wedding he takes a nap, like one of those instantaneous naps where you lie down and you take a instantaneous nap. We try to wake him up. Larry says, I can…I’ll talk soothing words into his ears or his ear. Then, I don't know, that was the end of that part of the dream. Then we’re putting everything away. Also, the septic tank got repaired, which I was thankful for. We’re drinking coffee even though I feel like it’s nighttime. I’m like, should we really be drinking coffee? Kirk is kind of…Kirk’s kind of down. He says, I wanted to get married and instead I took an instantaneous nap.
Have you ever taken…? Oh, 'cause in the dream, remember, I’m Dick, not…that’s my name in my repetitive…these repetitive Vermont dreams. He says, have you ever taken a nap instantaneously, Dick? I say, no, but I know how it feels to feel like a F-O-O-L and get…we talk about doing it again and then we’re like, well, we can't really afford to, but we can figure it out. Kirk says, I’m from a family of people that take instantaneous naps. That’s just a thing in our family. Then everyone’s giving him advice. But he goes, okay, I think I want to try again next Saturday. Can we do it? Say, okay, yeah, yeah, yeah. So, then we try the wedding again, right?
I have another dream, the same…or maybe it’s the same dream 'cause it refers to the other dreams and…where people are trying to check into the hotel and…like guests, and then we’re getting everything set up for the wedding. The guests even have to go to the wedding 'cause…so, it’s a little bit confusing. Then it’s like, okay, take two. How’s Kirk doing? Yeah, he seems okay, maybe. I don't know. We’ll figure this out. It’s tough to say, you know? I have the same part with the bride and my dream wife and Stephanie. They’re kinda wondering what Kirk’s doing, but they say he seems much better and that you’ll probably look back on this and laugh. But Cindy’s like, I just hope we get married. So, she seems even not…I mean, nervous for the occasion. The reverend checks in on Kirk and I.
George brings in the luggage from one of the guests. I say, what are those? He says, you know what they are. Well, I know they’re suitcases, but…people are checking in, and then Kirk says, I need your help. He starts to come up with these strange or very complicated ways of helping. He’s like, I worked this out. He’s like, George and I are gonna hold him up, basically, during the wedding, or…so he doesn't fall asleep. I know we’ve all tried this, right, when we’re at some sort of conference or session and you’re tired and you’re trying to sit and pay…fake pay attention and not fall asleep. So, I’m gonna hold him up and then George is gonna put smelly stuff…good smells that make him…you know, smells that make you feel active. So, that’s the plan, and it seems very complicated.
Plus, I have to hold him tightly and embrace him. But we go out. His posture’s a little bit more upright tense than lower-spirit tense. We get ready; we turn towards the bride. I’m holding him tightly. It’s kinda cute in the dream, I’d say. Stephanie comes out. Her and George start to head down the aisle, and they’re going in line with the music. We get up; we switch sides. So, I go from holding his left side to his right side, and then as soon as the reverend speaks, Kirk sleeps again. Then there’s a dream…in the Minute Man Cafe, there’s a jukebox. It’s dark. Kirk’s sitting on a bench drinking coffee and just sad, and Cindy comes in. It’s very…and then she turns on the lights. She comes in and she says, what’s going back…now? He goes, oh, I’m down, sitting in a booth drinking coffee, not even listening to music. He goes, what a day.
He goes, it’s even worse; everybody around town knows I fell asleep twice at my wedding. The cake shop at the bakery, they said, do you want your next wedding cake to be a bride with a sleeping groom? They started calling me Sleeping Beauty, and then they would laugh as they said ‘Beauty’. Then I try to say, hey, maybe this is just not meant to be. I don't know, maybe you need somebody else. I say…oh, Cindy, I’m sorry; this…I guess everything in me is a dream, right? But she says something like, why don’t we just go and just do a small civil ceremony, the two of us? I say, no, I still might sleep there. Elope…and I say, I’m…Kirk is holding onto the wedding fantasy. This is my dream wedding. Can we try one more time? She says, sure.
If you want to go for it, we’ll go for it. I say, okay, if I can't get through this one, we’ll do it your way. Can you get dressed up one more time? She says, sure. So, I get the sense that these two really do love each other. She’s even looking at the positive; like, this is the third…I got to wear my wedding dress three times. Then we’re back at the wedding in the…in our inn. Larry, Darryl, and Darryl, they’re eating during the wedding. George is seating people. The reverend’s ready. He says, we’re gonna try this again. Ironically, George says, this is the most people we’ve had at a wedding. We go in. Kirk’s pacing and…I’m getting married tonight no matter what. I’m a little bit fed up. I go, you know what? I guarantee you’re getting married tonight, man, because I called someone.
They come in, and it’s someone…a specialist, a staying-awake specialist. I said, I thought this time I’d have someone come by who will help you relax and stay awake…a little mind-body awareness type stuff. Also, we have…'cause you’re…it keeps intensifying. His name’s Perlow. He goes, I’m…he goes, this isn't that unusual. He goes, getting married’s stressful. Kirk says, is there anything you could do for me? He goes, oh yeah, I can help you through this. He goes, I have this thing, this little device, and…but Kirk sees the device and decides to sleep 'cause it’s something to help him relax, a symbolic thing. He said, that was supposed to relax him. I go, I’ll take it. Give it to me; I need to relax.
But so, then we…like, in-between the dream — so, it doesn't happen in the dream — a solution gets come up with, which is Kirk gets this…we affix a exoskeleton to him so that he can't sleep, or even if he sleeps, he’s still standing up, and then we can kinda wake him up. So, he’s gonna get married in a tuxedo and a exoskeleton, which is pretty cool. Then the wedding starts and Stephanie’s like, you gotta be kidding me. What is this, a cosplay wedding now? I say, no, no, it’s just a structural support. That’s what a exoskeleton is. So, it’s a little bit ridiculous to most people, but I’m like, just trust me, everybody. ‘Cause it was my idea, the exoskeleton, right? This one’s a little bit…Stephanie comes in. She sees Kirk. She’s surprised, but then she says…she kinda says, I’ll roll with it.
She puts on a smile that’s both fake and real and nervous, which is normal. Also, I didn’t think about this, but one of the people that helps move the exoskeleton looks like Will Ferrell, exactly like him. Then…it could be him in my dream just as a exoskeleton assistant. But then the wedding starts. Cindy goes through the…the reverend does kind of a basic setup, and then he goes through Cindy’s vows, and she says, I do. Then Kirk’s supposed to put on the ring, but he’s not able to do that because he’s not familiar with using a exoskeleton. He hasn’t been trained, 'cause it’s just for structural support. So he says, Dick, can you put the ring on her? Then I start to say the vows in the dream. They say, oh no, no, you say the vows; I put the ring on. Then it…they say, okay, now you may kiss the bride.
They finally kiss, and…I’m just remembering in the dream how much this guy looked like young Will Ferrell. I don't know, it’s just…I guess just sticking with me right now, I guess. Okay, we could maybe talk about that later. Let’s just…any more of the dream? Yeah, so, they kiss, and then he sweeps her up on the exoskeleton and she rides out on the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton kinda has skate wheels, and they ride out together to be…this wedding…people are throwing rice and…I know people…this is indoors, so it’s okay to throw rice indoors. But yeah, they ride out indoors on the exoskeleton, and that’s it. Okay, well, let me see what my assistant has to say about some of this stuff, and we’ll run through it and see what you think, okay? Okay, good, good.
Okay, the first thing my assistant wanted us to look at was the toast and that you kinda felt…this was your first toast and you wanted to perform. So, let’s see what we got here. The Freudian thing from my assistant…making a toast…you want to be accepted and recognized by others, maybe? We’ll think about this as we hear about your week, you know. The act of making a toast might also reflect your thoughts about…public expressions of your thoughts and feelings, and performance pressure could be things you’re thinking about about judgement or failure in front of people and maybe stuff related to your self-worth or competence. Freud…I mean, Jungian could be this rite of passage or initiation, a new role or responsibility, a transition into a new aspect of your persona, more public or visible.
It might also talk about the challenge of integrating this role with your established self-image and the tension between your persona and your shadow, public and hidden. Contemporary…maybe it’s just public speaking. I mean, that’s pretty common for people to think about public speaking and performance. That could be something in your waking life that requires you to step up and be noticed, and that brings up the stress of how you’ll perform. That’s…the first time…it might be something new or unexplored territory where you feel less confident or exposed to being criticized. Virgo’s sun…it could play a significant role here, according to my assistant. A strong need to perform tasks perfectly…Virgo is in perfectionism.
The dream might also be inner pressure to meet high standards not just in the eyes of others but in your own self-evaluation. The Mercury influence could be…communication is a key theme. The dream might be emphasizing your thoughts about how effectively you communicate under pressure and how you manage the anxiety that comes with it. Daytime stuff could be…it could be the same stuff, that you have to perform in public, new responsibilities or work areas, and…outside of the box; let’s see, my…this one, my assistant came up with a few. Mythological…it could be a ritual significance. If you look at this through a mythological lens, these gestures often have ritualistic importance. Verbal offerings or proclamations can be seen as powerful acts that can summon good or be protective.
So, this might be…this is a modern-day ritual. Spoken words have a transformative power, indicating a subconscious connection to ancient practices. From a quantum’s perspective, this could be parallel realities. Maybe your dream is tapping into a parallel reality where another version of yourself is experiencing this event. Oh, boy, that’s…what if that’s everything about your dream, Robert? I don't know what to say about that. Okay, well, yeah, this is a pivotal moment. Your character’s almost a…like a character in a story, and this speech defines their journey. You’re at a narrative turning point in your life’s story. Oh no, sorry, I skipped…that’s a narrative role analysis. Where are you gonna go on your personal narrative?
Back to the parallel reality is…yeah, your…another version of yourself is experiencing this event in real…another reality. Every decision spawns a new…no pressure, but every decision does spawn a new universe, according to this theory. This dream might be a glimpse into how you handle similar situations in other dimensions, exploring themes of confidence and public interaction across different versions of reality. There’s also the technological angle. Maybe this is virtual reality training. Maybe your subconscious is using the dream as a form of virtual reality training, preparing you for real-life events where public speaking or performance is required. This is a theory that dreams are rehearsals for waking life to enhance your performance. Maybe this is how my assistant uses all dreams.
Transformation through expression…it might be a act of transforming internal thoughts or feelings into external expressions. It could be a indication of your psyche’s attempt to externalize internal conflicts or things you’re concerned about using the metaphor of a toast as a way to publicly acknowledge and thereby diminish the powers of these internal fears. There’s also folklore and superstition. In some folklore, dreams are seen as prophecies. In the dream of making the toast and feeling pressured, it could be interpreted as a vision, suggesting something will be significant for you or challenging for you in the future, possibly a moment of destiny or a turning point.
So, yeah, there’s a lot of ways to look at how this is encouraging you to have a deeper exploration of your narrative roles, mythological roles, quantum possibilities, or whatever. The next thing was that how excited Kirk was to be married and that his name was Kirk and he was your friend. Let’s see what came up. Okay, in the Freudian version, marriage is a merging or union of different aspects of the dreamer’s personality. I’m really excited to hear about your week. This makes me more excited. But it could represent a desire for commitment or a stable relationship. Kirk’s excitement might reflect your subconscious feelings about forming or enhancing a significant relationship.
His happiness might symbolize your own aspirations or anxieties about achieving happiness and fulfillment in your personal relationships. In Jungian, marriage is a symbol; a union of opposites sometimes it signifies. It reflects the integration of conscious and unconscious. Kirk’s excitement could be the positive integration process in your psyche or it might represent the anima/animus, the opposite gender interpersonality achieving harmony. A friend is a aspect of yourself. Kirk in the dream could not just be your friend but a aspect of yourself that is ready to commit or unite with another part of your psyche. Contemporary…excitement about marriage could reflect your views about commitment or partnership.
If you’re currently experiencing or anticipating changes in your relationship or other areas requiring commitment, this dream could be highlighting your emotions about these changes. Dreams about event…life events…friends reflect your feelings about your social circle and your desires for closer connection. The astrological Virgo sun…Virgo in relationships…Virgos often seek perfection and relationships valuing stability and loyalty. You know what would be good at some point? To get your Enneagram. I wonder if we could work on that at some point, Robert. Maybe. Okay, and this dream might be expressing your ideal views of marriage and commitment, a deep desire for a perfect union whether in romantic areas or other areas.
Current transits…if transits on your chart are activating your 7th house, the house of partnerships, this dream could be particularly significant, reflecting your readiness to embrace or deal with partnership issues. This could be something related to the day…you know, daytime, your own readiness for commitment or pondering the state of your current…stability of your current relationships, and this could be surfacing feelings about your friend’s life changes and how they mirror or contrast with your own life choices. There’s also out-of-the-box ideas; cultural symbolism, marriage as a cultural ideal…in some cultures it’s a symbol of ultimate happiness and fulfillment, and this dream could be tapping into those cultural narratives, suggesting you’re exploring what happiness and fulfillment means to you.
It could be a archetypal collective unconscious thing. The dreams that tap into the collective joy and societal celebrations…pointing you to your connection with collective human experiences of joy, union, and life. So, those are ones. The next one that really caught my assistant’s attention was the bowling. So, let’s look at the bowling next. Okay, so, in the bowling, your friend wanted to go bowling alone. So, in Freudian terms, bowling alone…competition, control, aggression, even. Doing it alone before a significant life event might suggest the need for personal space or autonomy. I think this bowling one is probably our biggest one. It could reflect feelings…I mean, the rest of the stuff…I don't know if this is your experience, Robert, but it kinda felt like a paint-by-numbers. Okay, can you just keep going?
Sure, Robert. Okay, so, yeah, it was a handling of responsibilities…changes independently, pre-marriage context…timing could symbolize a desire to reconcile personal independence with upcoming commitments or changes in personal identity associated with marriage. Jungian; bowling is a symbolic activity. It might represent aiming at targets and knocking down pins, which could be seen as overcoming obstacles. Doing this alone might suggest your friend or a aspect of yourself represented by this friend is processing or integrating personal challenges or changes. Solitude before commitment…the act of being alone before marriage might symbolize the individuation process, emphasizing the importance of personal wholeness before entering a union.
In the contemporary version, you might be seeking solitude, reflecting your own feelings or observations about the importance of solitude or reflection, especially because of a life change. Bowling also might symbolize self-reliance and introspection. Transition phase…this could also highlight natural contemplation about transitioning from single life to marriage and how one will balance those commitments. Virgo with self-reflection…you might appreciate the meticulous preparation and self-reflection. The dream could reflect your inner thoughts on the necessity of personal clarity or readiness before making life commitments. Mercury influence…with Mercury ruling Virgo, communication even with oneself is crucial.
The dream might underline a phase of inner dialogue about readiness and personal goals before moving forward in a relationship or other life decision. Then daytime conflicts and challenges…you or your friend might be contemplating the balance between individuality and partnership especially in the face of significant commitments, concerns about losing personal space or hobbies, which are symbolically related to the act of bowling alone…out-of-the-box ideas…symbolic gesture interpretation…bowling as a ritual; it’s a purification or cleansing out of old patterns before entering a new phase. Striking out past habits…quotes…my assistant’s funny sometimes…or concerns to start afresh.
Maybe solitude and rituals…a period of seclusion is part of many pre-marriage rituals allowing individuals to prepare spiritually or emotionally for marriage. The dream could tap into those deep-seated cultural archetypes about preparation and transition. So, there’s that one. The next one was…my assistant…is that your friend’s very excited that you’re his best man, but you’re not as excited and you’re not sure you’re even that close of friends. I’m not sure I said all that. Yeah, we got it, Robert, though. Okay, let’s get through this one 'cause, I don't know…I don't know if my assistant had a chance to look up the Will Ferrell stuff, so…yeah, best man…imposed sense of responsibility or duty.
Your lack of enthusiasm could reflect internal conflicts about filling roles, your true feelings on the authenticity of your relationships, maybe some sort of inner struggle based on societal or external expectations and your personal feelings. I mean, Robert, I feel like this comes up a lot. We’ve only met a few times. It also could suggest your feelings of inadequacy or anxiety about performing roles. Best man as a archetype in the Jungian…warrior, a hero called upon to support and protect, but you have this reluctance. That’s a disconnect between your persona, your present, and your shadow selves, one which harbors doubt about your…this identity or role. Maybe there’s…the emotional disparity could be a contrast, the contrast that might be highlighting a need for greater self-awareness or integration.
Contemporary stuff…social role and personal feelings…maybe you’re acting out roles due to friendship expectations despite reservations. It could be seen as a exploration of your values, it could be stress related to authenticity during the day and things that don’t conform to your expectations or line up with your personal emotions. Virgo kinda comes down to perfectionism with roles versus genuine feelings and maybe a time to reflect on how your Virgo traits of meticulousness and duty influence your social interactions. Mercury does have a role in communication, so this dream could be urging you to communicate more openly. Out-of-the-box best-man traditions culturally…you might be influencing your subconscious somehow.
Expectations around roles again…maybe it’s social bonds, strengthening social bonds, where participation symbolizes broader social and communal ties. Then this one my assistant was really interested…you had this part of the dream where you were thanking the three brothers for fixing your septic tank. So, Freudian would say the fixing of the septic tank…aspects of your subconscious that deal with disposal or processing of unwanted or unneeded emotions or experiences. The act that it’s being fixed could resolve…resolving deep-seated issues or cleaning out emotional waste. The three brothers could be linked to comraderie, support, or rivalry. The collective effort to fix your septic tank might represent different parts of your psyche working together to resolve internal conflict.
The Jungian interpretations…the number three is dynamic wholeness. Symbolizes it, at least, or represents it. They might be the hero or the caregiver. Maybe you’re integrating these into your personality to address and heal underlying issues. The repair of the septic tank might be a metaphor for the process and you’re making conscious efforts to deal with your shadow elements. The contemporary could be that you acknowledged help and thanked the brothers, showed them recognition of their support and appreciation…that could be facets of your own ability to self-heal and manage personal change. Sometimes it could be something unpleasant that the tank represents, but dealing with it is necessary for emotional health and stability.
Now, when we get to the Virgos, they have strong focus sometimes on health and cleanliness, right? So, this can extend to emotional and psychological health, and it might, again, reflect your meticulous nature and how you deal with psychological hygiene for processing and clearing out emotional residues. Now, Mercury is a ruling planet, so maybe internal dialogue about healing and fixing plays a crucial role, and maybe, again, it’s about improving your process and communicating feelings. Out-of-the-box could be a ecosystem-related dream, ecopsychology, a deeper connection to the awareness of your internal ecosystem and how well you manage it.
Mythological three brothers…mythological trios who embark on quests to restore balance or cleanse an ailment in the land, symbolizing your journey towards clarity and resilience. What else do we have? Triplet heroes; sometimes there’s triplet heroes. So, it could be more of an adventure or quest, a significant personal journey, harmony, entanglement, and unity. That’s into quantum mechanics. Entanglement occurs when particles become interconnected and the state of one particle instantly influences another no matter the distance. The brothers working together could symbolize the complex interplay of psychological and emotional factors in your life that are deeply entangled and influence each other.
Alchemical…alchemistacal…I can't quite say that, Robert. I’m sorry. Alchemical…alchemilcal…that’s the transformation of base metals into noble ones, like lead into gold. So, maybe this is the alchemical process of transforming base or negative aspects of your life into something more positive or sustainable. In video game theory, according to my assistant, could be leveling up. This is a dream where you have to complete — almost like grinding it out, maybe? I don't know — certain tasks with the help of allies to progress to the next level, facing challenges you needed to overcome to grow and advance, with the brothers representing skills or allies that will help you level up. It could be a collective unconscience, a cleansing and renewal relevant to all humans, you know, at different points in their life.
So, it’s a shared human experience, and it could also be a cinematic dream interpretation. Characters are often introduced in a manner that requires them to resolve a conflict. So, that…the tank could catalyze a resolution of a problem or catalyze character development or plot advancement. Yeah, let’s just look up that Will Ferrell…I’ll just have my assistant go to that. Okay, I just let my assistant know that you had a dream where Will Ferrell was helping your friend Kirk with his exoskeleton. My assistant is think…now thinking. I’ve never done this before with you, Robert; I looked up something in the moment, so it is taking some time. I guess we could look up what my assistant also said about the thing with him falling asleep and these complex plans. Let’s just see.
The Virgo stuff, that your friend was concerned, could be perfection and order. Maybe it’s…you’re projecting that onto your friend in the dream about managing perfect outcomes. Again, with Mercury’s influence, it could be communication issues or better problem-solving strategies. In quantum theory, multiple outcomes…a repeated scenario of this dream stuff with increasing complexity could reflect the quantum idea of multiple potential states existing simultaneously. Each attempt could be symbolizing…symbolize exploring different quantum possibilities to achieve the desired outcome. Alright, we’re getting into this…oh no, that’s still…this is more about the dream of falling asleep at the wedding. Let’s see if he’s got…if he’s back with…okay, here we go.
He said, that’s quite an imaginative dream. So, Freudian…Will Ferrell could be a helper. Known for his comedic roles, this might represent a aspect of your personality that uses Homer…humor, not Homer. Maybe Homeric…have you ever used Homeric Hymns to deal with any difficult situations or humor? I’m having trouble doing either right now. That’s great. But yeah, that could be it, almost like a complex task like controlling a exoskeleton. Symbolically, the exoskeleton…a protective barrier you or Kirk are using to shield vulnerabilities or enhance capabilities…augment your inherent abilities or external support system.
Will Ferrell’s role in the Jungian perspective could be the trickster archetype; humor, subversion, offers new perspectives…exoskeleton could be a persona that Kirk is adopting to confront life’s challenges with a hardened exterior, maybe a defense mechanism. It could be about collaboration or control, perceptions of needing assistance, adaptation to challenges…Virgos…this could be self-improvement or practical solutions. The exoskeleton could represent an innovative — even though it’s extreme — solution to a problem. Incorporating someone like Will Ferrell…I always want to say it’s Will…it’s not Will Ferrell. It’s Will Ferrell, but it’s…yeah, Robert, I have dyslexia, so that’s part of the issue. I noticed.
Okay, but…so, it suggests blending this improvement-driven approach with humor and creativity. Mercury could be the interplay of human and technology. Let’s get some more out-of-the-box ideas. But right now, technological integration…how we’re advancing and technology and human life…where is the line drawn, right? The role of humor in life…how powerful a tool is humor when dealing with life’s complexities and integrating in a lighthearted approach. This is a rich tableaux, according to my assistant, this dream. It could also be a satirical view on dependence. Considering Will Ferrell’s reputation for satire, the dream could be commenting on society’s increasing dependence on technology. The exoskeleton might symbolize how modern technology is an extention of ourselves, but this could be a humorous critique to our growing inability to function without it.
I’m gonna have trouble pronouncing this one, Robert, but there’s a mythological parallel; modern-day Hephaestus. That was the god of blacksmiths, craftsmanship, and other things, crafting armor and stuff. Will Ferrell helping with a exoskeleton might represent a mythological figure aiding heroes in today’s world, blending ancient time…ancient themes of enhancement and protection with contemporary advancements. Personality integration…how about surrealism with dream logic? This dream could be a exploration of the absurd, where the unexpected pairing of Will Ferrell and advanced technology serves to disrupt normal expectations and provide deeper insight in how you perceive help, enhancement, and celebrity influence in your life.
It could be escapism versus reality. A comedic actor known for entertainment might suggest escapism, and the dream might challenge the boundary between entertainment and practical uses of technology. It could be a archetype of the modern age, Will Ferrell and the exo…how about…what if there was a movie, Will Ferrell and the Exoskeleton…who could represent a new archetype emerging in the collective unconscious related to modern society’s values where humor and technological advancement play crucial roles in defining heroism and capability. Then there’s integration into life and actions. These creative interpretations suggest examining how you balance technological reliance and human creativity.
So, yeah, that’s interesting, Robert. Why don’t we take a break here and then I can hear more about your week this week? Great. Can’t wait. Alright Bob, why don’t you run through your week through us…for us? Not through us. Just the basics, right? Tell me a little bit about what you wrote down sticks out to you about this week that passed. Okay, but this is…I didn’t like how we did it last week where you were chuckling, that my dreams…that…okay Bob, that’s…I thought this was a free zone of…free…this was a dream enterprise zone. Well, it seems like you’re…yeah, you’re…this…Bob, you’re kinda building it up for me now, so I really want to know how this week went. It sounds like it was…like it could have had a dilemma or two.
Yeah, hilarious. Okay, so, the first thing I remember is my wife and I…Emily and I went…my real wife, not my dream wife. We went to the grocery store and — no chuckling — we were buying anniversary meat or meat for our anniversary dinner. We usually have filet mignon or mignon. I don't know, filet mignon, I think they say. But it was…it’s very expensive, so I was kinda like, what about this meat that’s on sale? Again, you’re not supposed to make any judgements about how I run my practice. But so, we decided to get the traditional thing we have. I think we had it on our first date. So, we get in line and…I mean, I knew…this was a really nice grocery store and Emily likes it, but one of my clients does…is a cashier at the grocery store. So, she was there, but she’s met Emily before. So, we all said hello.
She was happy to see us…slightly awkward but not terribly awkward. Also, there was a gentlemen behind us. First, he has to go in front of us. He didn’t say how many…he said, is there an express lane? She was like, no, no, this is a nice store. We don’t have an express lane. He goes, can I go in front of you? I said, no. I was just very curt with…I said, no way, not a chance. I didn’t…it was like, I was meeting him where…on his level. I was actually a little bit dialed down. I’m over-talking about it now, but I just said no. He was kind of…he was more…he was in a hurry, right? But I don't know how many…even how many items he had. I didn’t even look, even now. I’d definitely say he was a J-E-R-K.
So, he was making a lot of comments, but it was…from my side of it, it was slow. But this doesn't really have to do with anything other than…I don't know, just…he was there, but I don't think it affected my dreams at all. Okay Bob, we’ll be the judge of that. So, then…can you call me Robert? Okay, Robert. Do you want me to call you Dr. Hartley? Robert’s fine. Okay, so, then my client, she says, do you notice anything different about me? I was like, great. Your hair? I don't know. She goes…and she’d…this was…this had actually come up, I think, the last time we talked; she wanted…or one of our groups…she wanted…she was like…she was having issues at work, too. It was actually at the time we were talking about Carol.
Then she wanted a box boy, they call it at this store, 'cause…instead of…this is a fancy place where instead of putting it in bags, they put it in boxes, which — you gotta be kidding me — is so much easier to carry if they get it in the right box and the right weight. She goes, I got a box boy. I finally stood up for myself thanks to our work together. I said, great. That’s great. Then it was going really slow, you know? ‘Cause then she’s talking about the box boy. She’s also training him. He was also a little bit more of a box man, and he was college age. He was very handsome, and him and my wife were interacting. It was light flirting, maybe. I don't know, I wasn’t super jealous. It was kinda more…but it ended up not working out because she’s…I was like, are they flirting?
Then we’re talking about the anniversary dinner. I was a little engaged with my client, but then I realized that he was her former student from when she was a grade school teacher. Now, looking back on it, this was important because she, at first, thought they were flirting. Then she realized he knew her from the past and that he was an adult now. She’s like, there’s no way…what, are you in high school? He goes, no, I’m in college. So, it made my wife acutely aware of the passing of time in addition to our anniversary, which I botched because…we had our anniversary dinner and we got dressed up by candlelight, and then we exchanged gifts. She gave me these beautiful silk pajamas, and they were custom-made for me.
I gave her a Blenderizer, which is better than a blender, by the way, and pretty cool and top-of-the-line, but not very romantic and very stereotypical, I realize now. Then my neighbor shows up with a bottle of champagne 'cause he knew it was our anniversary, but she was already like…to her, the gift was symbolic in a way that I was seeing her…well, I’ll just tell you what my neighbor said. He brings over champagne. First of all, it was regifted champagne. Second, it was stale. He says, oh, age always makes champagne better. But this champagne had gone stale. He said, oh, I gave my mom a Blenderizer for her 60th birthday or something. I said, dude, what are you doing to me? So, she was very upset with all this…all these little things added up.
Understandably…I guess I made some errors, right? Then the next day at work, I’m like…I’m concerned in the sense I was mostly concerned about…did we…was that a argument? Did I make a mistake? Are we gonna still argue? Our anniversary party’s coming up. Holy…how much of this am I gonna have to deal with? Why isn't my…why can't there just be an easy solution? So, I can't get ahold of my wife. Carol’s trying to get ahold of her, and I’m worried about it. Then my wife gets home, or I get home, and my wife says, I have a surprise for you. She’s in her…our room. She comes out of the room and she’s dressed…she’s totally changed her style, which…and she was…she had a mullet, like, extentions that made her hair into a mullet. I’m not exaggerating, either.
She was kinda dressed in a little bit of a rockabilly kinda thing, but also it was…her socks were pulled up over her pants. So, it was…it looked like she cared, which clearly she did, and she said, I feel terrific. I don't know. So, I said, wait, but what about the party? This is…so, I met up with my friend, the dentist, right? Then I was telling him, I’m really worried about this party, man. My wife, she changed her style and all that. It was me, me, me; I get it. Then we had the party, and at the party, everybody brought gag gifts. I don't know whose idea that was, but at first…oh, before that, right, my wife comes out and…or maybe that was…whatever. Howard shows up. He’s…has a gag gift. He has a date, yeah.
Then Emily comes out, and she’s gone from just rockabilly with a mullet to…I don't know, it was almost something outta ABBA. Or, it was like rockabilly, disco…there was a lot of glitter and what’s that…whatever that stuff is called, country and western. I don't know if ABBA had a denim album, but it was like that. But Howard’s date, who was younger than us, was like, oh…and Howard was like, Emily, you look so much younger. Her and this younger date were kinda connecting. Emily was like…and I’m kinda only listening in on this, but they were talking about…she was loving the attention she was getting from this younger woman. It was making her feel younger.
Then she started talking about Chicken on a Stick, which I guess is a band. So, it was like, you could see that…the differences and that they were gonna have trouble connecting. Then Carol and Jerry show up, and Carol’s speechless as soon as she sees Emily, 'cause she knows Emily. They’re friends. Emily says, what do you think? She’s like, I think I’m not sure what I think. Then we open the gifts. One is ten, which is for your tenth anniversary, I think. Then there’s a gag gift of dental stuff. Then Carol’s like, my gift is not a gag gift, even though it was a gag gift 'cause it was from The House of Gags or something, or The House of Tacky…House of Tacky Gifts is where she bought it. But it was the same exact shirt that Emily had on with whatever those things are called, the sparkly things. Rhinestones.
So, it was just not good. So then, that night after the party, Emily’s like, why…? I’m very embarrassed because I feel like…in some sense it was this vulnerable moment, right, because she had tried…I can see, again, afterwards where it could have been different, but I guess in some sense I doubled down, right? It’s just myself. Because she says, why didn’t you say anything? Why didn’t you tell me what I was looking like? I was like, well, you kinda gotta find out for yourself. I don't know, this is just between you and…I kinda wish she said ‘no, I’m not your child; I’m your wife.’ So, I think I was…I don't know, now that these dreams…it gives me a lot of…and then I told her this story.
I tried to relieve it by telling her the story of when I got into Charles Atlas with these…the comic book workout guy when I was a kid. I was like, dynamic movement or something. I had bleach-blonde hair. I know that’s hard to imagine now, but I was really fit and had bleach-blonde hair, and I was…did it because I was attracted to this girl at our school. Emily’s like, oh, so did she not…? I said, no, no, we went out, but then after the summer when I wasn’t blonde anymore and I had…wasn’t practicing the Charles Atlas stuff, she moved on because she was only interested in my looks. What I was trying to tell her is I’m not just into…I mean, my wife’s beautiful. Emily’s beautiful. She doesn't know I have a dream wife that’s beautiful in a different way.
They’re both beautiful. I probably shouldn't even be talking about this, but…and then I said, I love you. It was like…basically I was saying, I’m not just interested in your looks, but I do like how…yeah. So…and then she made a joke about the Blenderizer. So, she…in the end, she said…and I said, you’re right. I shouldn't have given…so, that’s it. I guess I’ll think about those dreams and what your assistant said, and I’ll be back next week or, whatever, however often we meet. I appreciate your time, but I think I’m gonna rest her before I go out in the world, and get some sleep. Goodnight.
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Dreaming of Newhart
Gruel
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70649/boiled-down-history-porridge-and-gruel-7-facts
https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/food-drink/2024/01/oliver-twist-more-gruel
https://www.encyclopedia.com/food/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/porridge-pottage-gruel
Wedding Vows
https://thecrescentbeachclub.com/history-of-wedding-vows/
https://www.theknot.com/content/what-are-wedding-vows
Smelling Salts
https://www.medicinenet.com/why_do_athletes_use_smelling_salts/article.htm
https://www.healthline.com/health/are-smelling-salts-bad-for-you
Quantum Therapy
https://seekatherapy.com/what-types-of-therapy-are-available/quantum-healing/
DOWN TO BUSINESS
Coming to you from a car that ain’t moving
We finally have the structure in place
Deep Dark Night United
n/a
PLUGS
Newhart; The Bob Newhart Show; Sleep With Me Plus; SleepPhones; Rusty Biscuit Links; Emily Tat Artwork; NAPAWF; Anti-Racism Resources; Ukraine Relief; Crisis Textline
SPONSORS
Carvana; Helix Sleep; Zocdoc; Progressive; Lumen
INTRO
My thoughts are thinking right now
You’re not alone
I’m in a car, trying to record while there’s a stormy storm going on
Where the Greek and Roman Goddesses are bowling
A few month long period of traveling and sleeping in different beds
Giving a courtesy answer to a courtesy question
Well, I can’t give the real answer
Don’t make your bowl of gruel grueling
Unenjoyable Breakfast Mash
I’ve heard from more than one person that works on a submarine
More than one person from more than one sub from more than one nation from more than one part of the world
Welcome, new person
Wow, people even sing along to the song
Feel seen and welcome to the degree you feel comfortable with
We’re going somewhere, but I don’t know where to
I used to have delivery jobs
I would have to get directions from recipients
Confusing directions from recipients
I’m here to be your borebud
It’s normal to be skeptical or doubtful about this
Most emails I get are about how people didn’t like me at first
The SWM+ Pitch
Newhart and the Bob Newhart show
The first intro I’ve recorded since Bob Newhart journeyed to the new comic club across the rainbow bridge
Bob Newhart, please completely smote me if you’re gonna smote me
No half measures in your displeasure
Duly Smoted, I deserved it, Bob
STORY
Time to talk about your dreams again
I’m the session keeper and dreamkeeper
Talking about Robert’s dreams
You’re a very rich dreamer, Bob
Dreams related to the inn
Dreams around Kirk
A wedding rehearsal at the inn
Kirk and his future dream wife Cindy
I have to make the first toast
Kirk is so excited for this marriage
He gives a very heartfelt toast
Stephanie has never been a bride before
Kirk is just so happy
He’s gonna go bowling alone before the wedding
Bowling a few games
Then it becomes the wedding night
Larry, Darryl, and Daryl are there
Kirk is very hyper
Cindy has a normal level of nervousness
The reverend talks about the vows
These words are a commitment
Right before the wedding, he took an instantaneous nap
I’m glad the septic tank got replaced
Kirk is down that he took an instantaneous nap
Should we be drinking coffee this late at night?
He’ll try again next Saturday
Take 2, everybody
Kirk seems much better
The reverend checks in on Kirk and I
George and I are gonna hold Kirk up so he doesn’t fall asleep suddenly
Smells that make you feel active
George and I are holding Kirk up
As soon as the reverend speaks, Kirk is asleep again
Kirk is just sad he keeps falling asleep
Cindy comes in
Kirk is holding onto the wedding fantasy, even if Cindy is willing to elope
They’ll try one more time
These 2 really do love each other
Kirk is getting married tonight, no matter what
I called in a staying awake specialist
His name is Perlo
He sees the relaxing item and instantly falls asleep
A solution is resolved
We affix an exoskeleton to Kirk
Married in a tuxedo and an exoskeleton
Just a little structural support
One of the exoskeleton assistants looks like Will Ferrell
Kirk can’t put the ring on Cindy with the exoskeleton
It’s ok to throw rice indoors
They’re finally married and exit, riding on the exoskeleton
Time for the AI assistant to analyze
The Toast
Wanting acceptance / recognition from others
Public expression of thoughts and feelings
Public personas vs hidden
Meeting high standards from self-evaluation
Communicating under pressure
Spoken words have a transformative power
Quantum perspective: parallel realities
Is another version of yourself experiencing this event
A narrative turning point in your life story
Oh, wait, that’s Narrative Role Analysis
Back to parallel realities first
This might be VR training, from a technological angle
Dreams are rehearsals for waking life
Transformation through expression
Externalizing Internal Conflicts
Analyzing Kirk and his marriage
Freudian – marriage is a union of personalities
Desire for a significant relationship
Goals of achieving happiness and fulfillment
A union of opposites in Jungian philosophy
Desire for closer connection
Virgos seek perfection
It would be helpful to get your enneagram, Robert
Cultural Symbolism of the ideal of marriage
The bowling also caught my attention
The significance of bowling alone
Competition, Control, Aggression
Reconciling personal independence with upcoming commitment
Bowling is a symbolic activity about aiming at targets and overcoming obstacles
Solitude before commitment
The importance of personal wholeness before entering a union
Meticulous Self-Reflection and Preparation
Balancing individuality and partnership
Concerns about losing personal space or hobbies
Best Man Stuff
Imposed sense of responsibility
Questioning the authenticity of your relationships
Anxiety about performing roles
A disconnect between your persona, your present, and your shadow selves
Perfectionism with roles
Bonds in communal ties
Thanking the 3 brothers for fixing your septic tank
Subconscious dealing with disposal of unwanted emotions
Cleaning out emotional waste
3 brothers represent dynamic wholeness
Integrating these archetypes into your personality
How you deal with psychological hygiene
Ecopsychology
The mythology of 3 brothers
Cleansing an ailment in the land
A journey to clarity and resilience
Alchemical – I can’t say that word
Video Game Theory – all about leveling up
Cinematic Interpretation – all about resolving a conflict
What’s the analysis of Will Ferrell?
Will Ferrell could be a helper
Protecting from your vulnerabilities
In Jung, Ferrell could be the trickster archetype
The exoskeleton could be a defense mechanism
A rich tableau of dreams
Perhaps this is a satirical take on modern technology
Modern Day Hephaestus
An exploration of the absurd
Ok, let’s hear about your week now, Robert
I promise not to chuckle at your week
My wife, Emily, and I went to the grocery store
Buying meat for an anniversary dinner
We usually buy filet mignon
I wanted to buy meat that was on sale
One of my clients is a cashier at the grocery store
She’d met Emily before
It was kind of awkward
A guy wants to go in front of us in line, and I said no
My client asks if she notices anything different about me
She wanted a box boy to help her in the cashier line
She stood up for herself thanks to our work together
A little bit more of a box man
The box man is lightly flirting with my wife
He was her former student from when she was teaching
It made my wife acutely aware of the passing of time
I botched our anniversary
She gave me custom silk pajamas, and I gave her a blenderizer
Not very romantic
My neighbor brings over champagne
That made her upset with me
I’m concerned about this the next day
Why can’t there be an easy solution?
My wife has a surprise for me
She’s totally changed her style – she had a mullet!
It’s kind of a rockabilly style?
I sense a midlife crisis
Everyone brought gag gifts to the anniversary party
Rockabilly Disco Glitter Country and Western aesthetic
My wife loves how she looks younger
Talking about Chicken on a Stick
Carol is speechless when she sees Emily
Tin is for the tenth anniversary
A tacky gag gift turns out to to be the same shirt Emily is already wearing
Emily is vulnerable and embarrassed
I’m not your child, I’m your wife
The story of when i got into Charles Atlas as a kid
I love my wife for more than just her looks
And I realize I shouldn’t have gotten her that blenderizer
SWM+ THANKS
n/a
SUMMARY:
Episode: 1297
Title: Instantaneous Nap | Dreaming of Newhart S2E17
Deep Dark Night United: n/a
Plugs: Newhart; The Bob Newhart Show; Sleep With Me Plus; SleepPhones; Rusty Biscuit Links; Emily Tat Artwork; NAPAWF; Anti-Racism Resources; Ukraine Relief; Crisis Textline
Sponsors: Carvana; Helix Sleep; Zocdoc; Progressive; Lumen
SWM+ Thanks: n/a
Notable Language:
- Gruel
- Unenjoyable Breakfast Mash
- No half measures in your displeasure
- Duly Smoted
- F-O-O-L
- Staying Awake Specialist
- Exoskeleton
- Cultural Symbolism
- Cleaning out emotional waste
- Psychological Hygiene
- Alchemical
- Homeric Hymns
- Blenderizer
- Rockabilly Disco Glitter Country and Western
Notable Culture:
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- Greek Mythology
- Newhart
- Bob Newhart
- Will Ferrell
- Hephaestus
- Blenderizer
- Charles Atlas
Notable Talking Points:
- My thoughts are thinking right now
- You’re not alone
- I’m in a car, trying to record while there’s a stormy storm going on
- Where the Greek and Roman Goddesses are bowling
- A few month long period of traveling and sleeping in different beds
- Giving a courtesy answer to a courtesy question
- Well, I can’t give the real answer
- Don’t make your bowl of gruel grueling
- Unenjoyable Breakfast Mash
- I’ve heard from more than one person that works on a submarine
- More than one person from more than one sub from more than one nation from more than one part of the world
- Welcome, new person
- Wow, people even sing along to the song
- Feel seen and welcome to the degree you feel comfortable with
- We’re going somewhere, but I don’t know where to
- I used to have delivery jobs
- I would have to get directions from recipients
- Confusing directions from recipients
- I’m here to be your borebud
- It’s normal to be skeptical or doubtful about this
- Most emails I get are about how people didn’t like me at first
- The SWM+ Pitch
- Newhart and the Bob Newhart show
- The first intro I’ve recorded since Bob Newhart journeyed to the new comic club across the rainbow bridge
- Bob Newhart, please completely smote me if you’re gonna smote me
- No half measures in your displeasure
- Duly Smoted, I deserved it, Bob
- Time to talk about your dreams again
- I’m the session keeper and dreamkeeper
- Talking about Robert’s dreams
- You’re a very rich dreamer, Bob
- Dreams related to the inn
- Dreams around Kirk
- A wedding rehearsal at the inn
- Kirk and his future dream wife Cindy
- I have to make the first toast
- Kirk is so excited for this marriage
- He gives a very heartfelt toast
- Stephanie has never been a bride before
- Kirk is just so happy
- He’s gonna go bowling alone before the wedding
- Bowling a few games
- Then it becomes the wedding night
- Larry, Darryl, and Daryl are there
- Kirk is very hyper
- Cindy has a normal level of nervousness
- The reverend talks about the vows
- These words are a commitment
- Right before the wedding, he took an instantaneous nap
- I’m glad the septic tank got replaced
- Kirk is down that he took an instantaneous nap
- Should we be drinking coffee this late at night?
- He’ll try again next Saturday
- Take 2, everybody
- Kirk seems much better
- The reverend checks in on Kirk and I
- George and I are gonna hold Kirk up so he doesn’t fall asleep suddenly
- Smells that make you feel active
- George and I are holding Kirk up
- As soon as the reverend speaks, Kirk is asleep again
- Kirk is just sad he keeps falling asleep
- Cindy comes in
- Kirk is holding onto the wedding fantasy, even if Cindy is willing to elope
- They’ll try one more time
- These 2 really do love each other
- Kirk is getting married tonight, no matter what
- I called in a staying awake specialist
- His name is Perlo
- He sees the relaxing item and instantly falls asleep
- A solution is resolved
- We affix an exoskeleton to Kirk
- Married in a tuxedo and an exoskeleton
- Just a little structural support
- One of the exoskeleton assistants looks like Will Ferrell
- Kirk can’t put the ring on Cindy with the exoskeleton
- It’s ok to throw rice indoors
- They’re finally married and exit, riding on the exoskeleton
- Time for the AI assistant to analyze
- The Toast
- Wanting acceptance / recognition from others
- Public expression of thoughts and feelings
- Public personas vs hidden
- Meeting high standards from self-evaluation
- Communicating under pressure
- Spoken words have a transformative power
- Quantum perspective: parallel realities
- Is another version of yourself experiencing this event
- A narrative turning point in your life story
- Oh, wait, that’s Narrative Role Analysis
- Back to parallel realities first
- This might be VR training, from a technological angle
- Dreams are rehearsals for waking life
- Transformation through expression
- Externalizing Internal Conflicts
- Analyzing Kirk and his marriage
- Freudian – marriage is a union of personalities
- Desire for a significant relationship
- Goals of achieving happiness and fulfillment
- A union of opposites in Jungian philosophy
- Desire for closer connection
- Virgos seek perfection
- It would be helpful to get your enneagram, Robert
- Cultural Symbolism of the ideal of marriage
- The bowling also caught my attention
- The significance of bowling alone
- Competition, Control, Aggression
- Reconciling personal independence with upcoming commitment
- Bowling is a symbolic activity about aiming at targets and overcoming obstacles
- Solitude before commitment
- The importance of personal wholeness before entering a union
- Meticulous Self-Reflection and Preparation
- Balancing individuality and partnership
- Concerns about losing personal space or hobbies
- Best Man Stuff
- Imposed sense of responsibility
- Questioning the authenticity of your relationships
- Anxiety about performing roles
- A disconnect between your persona, your present, and your shadow selves
- Perfectionism with roles
- Bonds in communal ties
- Thanking the 3 brothers for fixing your septic tank
- Subconscious dealing with disposal of unwanted emotions
- Cleaning out emotional waste
- 3 brothers represent dynamic wholeness
- Integrating these archetypes into your personality
- How you deal with psychological hygiene
- Ecopsychology
- The mythology of 3 brothers
- Cleansing an ailment in the land
- A journey to clarity and resilience
- Alchemical – I can’t say that word
- Video Game Theory – all about leveling up
- Cinematic Interpretation – all about resolving a conflict
- What’s the analysis of Will Ferrell?
- Will Ferrell could be a helper
- Protecting from your vulnerabilities
- In Jung, Ferrell could be the trickster archetype
- The exoskeleton could be a defense mechanism
- A rich tableau of dreams
- Perhaps this is a satirical take on modern technology
- Modern Day Hephaestus
- An exploration of the absurd
- Ok, let’s hear about your week now, Robert
- I promise not to chuckle at your week
- My wife, Emily, and I went to the grocery store
- Buying meat for an anniversary dinner
- We usually buy filet mignon
- I wanted to buy meat that was on sale
- One of my clients is a cashier at the grocery store
- She’d met Emily before
- It was kind of awkward
- A guy wants to go in front of us in line, and I said no
- My client asks if she notices anything different about me
- She wanted a box boy to help her in the cashier line
- She stood up for herself thanks to our work together
- A little bit more of a box man
- The box man is lightly flirting with my wife
- He was her former student from when she was teaching
- It made my wife acutely aware of the passing of time
- I botched our anniversary
- She gave me custom silk pajamas, and I gave her a blenderizer
- Not very romantic
- My neighbor brings over champagne
- That made her upset with me
- I’m concerned about this the next day
- Why can’t there be an easy solution?
- My wife has a surprise for me
- She’s totally changed her style – she had a mullet!
- It’s kind of a rockabilly style?
- I sense a midlife crisis
- Everyone brought gag gifts to the anniversary party
- Rockabilly Disco Glitter Country and Western aesthetic
- My wife loves how she looks younger
- Talking about Chicken on a Stick
- Carol is speechless when she sees Emily
- Tin is for the tenth anniversary
- A tacky gag gift turns out to to be the same shirt Emily is already wearing
- Emily is vulnerable and embarrassed
- I’m not your child, I’m your wife
- The story of when i got into Charles Atlas as a kid
- I love my wife for more than just her looks
- And I realize I shouldn’t have gotten her that blenderizer