Teeth gone by 60
Bobby Lee was told by his dentist that due to his weak dental foundations, all his remaining teeth will likely fall out by the time he reaches 60.
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At 7:47 · chapter starts 6:00
Barely recovered from the eye doctor conversation, Bobby pivots to his dental situation — and it is grim. His dentist warned him that his foundations and root structures are so compromised that by age 60, all his remaining teeth will have fallen out. He has what he calls 'gingivitis number 5.' Andrew, puzzled, looks up Korean dental health and discovers that Koreans practice the '333 rule' — brushing three times a day, three minutes each — and are widely recognized for having some of the strongest teeth in the world. This makes Bobby's situation a notable genetic anomaly. The hosts debate flossing frequency (Bobby claims daily, Andrew admits one to two times a week at best), and Bobby considers getting dental implants drilled into bone. The segment lands on a bleak but funny image: perfect long-distance vision, zero teeth.
Bobby's Teeth Are Falling Out by 60
Bobby Lee got double bad news: perfect long-distance vision, but his dentist says all his teeth will fall out by age 60. His foundations and roots are shot — full-on gingivitis level 5. Andrew tried to comfort him by pointing out Koreans are known for having the world's strongest teeth. Bobby is apparently the exception.
Koreans: 333 dental rule
Andrew Santino cited the Korean '333 rule' — brushing 3 times a day for 3 minutes each — as evidence that Koreans are known for exceptionally strong teeth.
King Unck: When You Cross a Line Pretending to Be Nice
Bobby Lee was eating at a restaurant when a group of fans approached. He asked if any of the guys were her boyfriend, then asked what she looks for in a guy. She said: 'Not Asian.' Carlos explains Bobby was just being an 'unck' — an older guy acting avuncular. Andrew demonstrates a proper unck line. Nobody fully recovers from this exchange.
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