Handsome Rachel Scanlon asks about vacation horror stories
May 5, 2026
They trade wildly funny vacation horror stories from cursed Wales trips to soggy camping disasters. Tour life antics and meet-and-greet chaos come up, plus bus toilet calamities and bizarre hotel quirks. A goofy kids' character called Disgusting Bunny and plans to turn it into a hygiene lesson get a spotlight. Heartfelt travel logistics and cancer update travel plans add a personal touch.
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Prioritize Travel When Loved Ones Are Able
- Tig Notaro decided to take her mom to Europe now rather than delay, using travel to prioritize experiences while health is stable.
- She plans a partial solo run of shows then to meet her mom in Copenhagen and fly home together to maximize time.
Disgusting Bunny Became A Viral Bedtime Hygiene Lesson
- Mae Martin created Disgusting Bunny to encourage hygiene, which enthralled her three-year-old nephew and led him to demand baths and write the bunny a letter.
- An artist drew Disgusting Bunny; the idea turned into a potential children's book and practical routines like leaving food scraps for the character.
Tour Bus Toilet Disaster From A Misunderstood Flush
- Mae Martin told a bus-tour horror where she clogged the tour bus toilet by flushing tampons and damaged the flush button, forcing the driver to remove the toilet for repairs.
- She resolved to write an apology card and buy Jeff a bonus after realizing the scale of the repair and embarrassment.