Mar 13 2018

The Huggable, Lovable Walrus

50 min 4 movies discussed
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When it comes to the animal kingdom, SYSK has covered a wide range. This week, the guys dive into the frigid waters of the Arctic to delight in everything that is the huggable, lovable walrus. From their tendency to sticking together in tough times, to the strange noises they make to attract a mating partner, the walrus is now in the running as one of Josh and Chuck's favorites.

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# Stuff You Should Know - Walruses Episode Summary

Josh and Chuck explore the fascinating world of walruses in this lighter episode, diving into everything from their adorable calves weighing nearly 100 pounds at birth to their incredible hunting abilities using powerful suction rather than their famous tusks. You'll discover why these Arctic marine mammals are surprisingly social creatures with complex mating rituals, how they use their sensitive whiskers to find food on the ocean floor, and the surprising ways they're adapting to climate change as sea ice continues to retreat. It's a heartwarming look at one of nature's most endearing yet mysterious animals, complete with walrus sound effects that are oddly soothing to listen to.


Movies Discussed

50 First Dates
50 First Dates
2004 1h 39m
★ 6.9
"As anyone who's seen the screen classic 51st Dates can tell you. — Chuck mentions the movie as an example of a film featuring a trained walrus that factors into the plot." — Chuck
Family Guy
Family Guy
1999
★ 7.4
"I think that's the bar on the family guy. — Josh mentions Family Guy in reference to a bar called the Drunken Clam, speculating it may be from the show." — Josh
The Lair of the White Worm
The Lair of the White Worm
1988 R 1h 33m
★ 5.9
"Did you ever see that movie, The Layer of the White Worm? It was an early Hugh Grant movie. — Josh references the film as a comparison to describe how white walruses look when exposed to very cold temperatures." — Josh
The Secret Life of Dogs
The Secret Life of Dogs
2013 46m
★ 8.0
"I watched this documentary called The Secret Life of Dogs. It's from 2013. I think BBC originally made it. — Josh recommends this BBC documentary featuring a herding dog bottle-feeding a baby lamb as an example of adorable interanimal friendship." — Josh

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