The Romesh Ranganathan Show Should Gifts Be Equal in a Relationship?
Feb 5, 2026
Chaotic games like Would You Rather and a three-wish genie send conversations off the rails. They debunk Red Bull myths and bicker about coffee snobbery. Nostalgic TV adverts and jingles spark fond memories. A tricky gifting dilemma in a long-distance relationship prompts blunt, practical advice.
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Red Bull Rumour And Coca‑Cola Myth
- Shanthi once believed Red Bull contained bull semen and was shocked when corrected.
- Romesh and Shanthi joked about urban myths like cocaine in Coca-Cola during the exchange.
Personal Taste Trumps Coffee Trends
- Shanthi prefers simple, traditional coffee made from granules and a hot tap over trendy machines.
- Romesh highlights that taste is personal and you should drink what you like, not what's fashionable.
Instant Coffee Ritual
- Shanthi describes making coffee by adding one teaspoon of granules and hot tap water, then asking if the guest wants milk or sugar.
- She calls herself an "instant queen" and rejects pod machines and fancy gadgets.
