The Grass Is Always Greener

My Unoriginal Thought

Ever wondered why it seems like everyone else has it better? On this episode we unearth the mystery behind the idiom "The Grass Is Always Greener."
Is it really greener on the other side of the fence or is your neighbor's greener lawn and life is just a trick of perspective? We talk about bad boy poets, classic country songs, the science of your lawn, and social media pressures on this episode. Plus, don't miss our bloopers good laugh.

Get ready for an emotive episode! Envy, jealousy, comparison, schadenfreude, but don’t forget a whole lot of happiness and laughter too!

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Show References

Atlas of the Heart- Brene Brown

The Grass Is Always Greener In Another Fellows Yard

Billy Jones sings "The Grass Is Always Greener (In the Other Fellow's Yard)," words by Raymond B. Egan, music by Richard A. Whiting. Released September 1924.

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. What the Idioum? (00:02:43)

3. Origins of The Grass is Always Greener (00:05:06)

4. Current Culture Triva (00:16:30)

5. The Pintrest Syndrome (00:27:31)

6. Gratitude is the Answer (00:31:12)

7. Conclusion (00:34:04)

8. Bloopers and Extras (00:35:36)