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How does Andy joke about August’s job at the conclusion of the conversation?
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Andy jokes about replacing August with a hose both figuratively and literally.
Why does August criticize American pretzels?
August argues that American pretzels do not meet the high quality and specific processing standards of German pretzels.
What unusual job process does August describe in detail?
August describes his detailed and pernickety process of inspecting salt before it gets on pretzels.
Who is Andy in the context of the guest conversation?
Andy is an old friend who visited unexpectedly and has a casual conversation about stealing chips for his car's console for his 4-year-old daughter.
What happened when the pretzel factory attempted to automate August's job?
The factory replaced August with a hose for salt application, which failed massively, leading to August being rehired.
What unusual items did Andy describe as being in his car's console?
Spoon, fork, sewing kit, Band-Aids, Benadryl, gum, mints, and other assorted items.
Who is August Lint and how is he dressed when first mentioned?
August Lint is a man dressed in lederhosen.
What job does August Lint hold, and where is he from?
August is a junior and senior salt inspector at a pretzel factory, and he is from Dorf, Germany.
What criteria does August use to judge salt crystals?
August judges salt crystals based on their appearance, not their taste, similar to diamond grading (cut, clarity, and carat).
What is a significant benefit mentioned about T-Mobile in the conversation?
T-Mobile offers connectivity benefits for travels.
What specialized tools does August use in his salt inspection job?
August uses tweezers and a jeweler’s loupe for inspecting salt crystals.
What issue did the monthly financial reviews at Team Coco reveal?
The reviews revealed high expenses due to chips.
What personal possessions does Andy admit to stealing from Team Coco’s kitchen?
Andy admits to stealing chips from the kitchen.
What is stored in Erica Brown's kitchen at Team Coco that caught Andy’s attention?
Nice chips are stocked in the kitchen.
What complicated interest does August mention involving a coworker?
August has a problematic interest in a coworker named Gude.
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