The Sickos revisit the fan favorite segment Cog Talk to dissect the odious phrase "bring your whole self to work," and how it's a ludicrous lie that would make life worse for boss and cog alike if you actually did it. Then, we reflect on the phantom fifth pillar of modern despair that we both are miraculously free of: Online Dating. Follow the Sickos on Twitter @AnimeSickos Follow Joe @ShariaUncle Follow Tom @TomHarrison19
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