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We’re ending this now.

This debate of giving and receiving. This back and forth over whether one “tis better” than the other. In December, we had our esteemed Timekeeper, Josh Zagoren, fill in for a combatant who fell ill at the last minute. As such, we knew he couldn’t win because it would be unfair to his opponent, Tania Richard.

These are the kinds of freedoms that lead to brilliance.

This week, for New Piece Tuesday and beyond, we will be showing both sides in reels. The full pieces are available on YouTube (Josh’s today, Tania’s tomorrow).

It just so happened that Josh and Tania took on the moral poignancy of The Giving Tree, old proverbs, and what gifts mean and to whom. To fully appreciate them both and how it went down in the room, you’re gonna see this debate play out on the socials. It’s one of our favorites.

Remember that next week, we’re live at GMan Tavern at 7:30pm CST for The Wrongs of Spring. And that same week, you’ll get to watch our January show, Prose and Conquests, from the comfort of home if you’re a paying member of our Patreon. Thanks, Whimsical Dickwads. For whether we give or receive, the gift is always...you. #essay #chicago #give #receive #competition