# Noodles Restaurant on The No Agenda Show Noodles Restaurant comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to June 2020. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – June 2020 - **Related topics:** [Unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), [Unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [Workplace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Baby Boomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baby-boomers.md), [Capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [College Graduates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-graduates.md), [Dictatorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dictatorship.md), [Education System](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-system.md), [Employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Noodle Boy Anecdote and Workplace Dictatorship - **Episode:** [1250: Noodle Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1250-noodle-nation.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-14 - **Time:** 33:10–35:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1250-noodle-nation/chapter/noodle-boy-anecdote-and-workplace-dictatorship.md The hosts revisit a decade-old clip of a young man dubbed "Noodle Boy," who complained about the "dictatorship" of his job at a Noodles restaurant. In the recording, the worker argues that employees should take control of their workplaces and that owners should only be allowed to stay if they abdicate their authority and cooperate as equals. This anecdote serves as a foundational reference for the hosts' "Noodle" terminology. Keywords: [noodle boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodle-boy.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union.md), [workplace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace.md), [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md) ### Outro, "Noodles" Restaurant Union Rant, Sign-off - **Episode:** [805: Mono Nuptials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-06 - **Time:** 3:00:10–3:08:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials/chapter/outro-noodles-restaurant-union-rant-sign-off.md The show concludes with a listener-submitted "Noodles" restaurant rant about workers taking control of their workplace. The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, followed by a final discussion about Argentinian ants and "siege mode" behavior. Keywords: [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor.md), ant hills, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md) ### Noodle Kid, Workplace Dictatorship and Unions - **Episode:** [520: Kale Donuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-09 - **Time:** 46:11–48:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts/chapter/noodle-kid-workplace-dictatorship-and-unions.md The "Noodle Kid" clip is played, featuring a young man describing his job at a Noodles restaurant as a "dictatorship." He advocates for workers taking control of their workplaces and forming unions to counter the power of owners who dictate schedules and tasks. Keywords: [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [dictatorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dictatorship.md), workers rights, [workplace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace.md) ### The Noodles Kid, Workplace Dictatorship Rant - **Episode:** [466: Give Peas a Chance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-02 - **Time:** 1:16:49–1:19:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance/chapter/the-noodles-kid-workplace-dictatorship-rant.md A viral clip of a young man dubbed "The Noodles Kid" is analyzed. The individual complains about the "dictatorship" of his job at a Noodles restaurant, specifically objecting to being told what to cook and when to show up for work. He advocates for workers taking control of the business and forcing the owner to abdicate their position of authority. Keywords: [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [workplace democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-democracy.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md) ### The Noodles Kid and American Education Failures - **Episode:** [451: Mass of Tax Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-11 - **Time:** 1:14:52–1:17:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/the-noodles-kid-and-american-education-failures.md The hosts replay a clip of a young restaurant worker, dubbed the "Noodles Kid," who complains about the "dictatorship" of his workplace and advocates for workers taking control of the business. This leads to a critique of the American education system, which the hosts argue prioritizes "self-esteem bullcrap" over discipline and competition, leading to a generation of entitled employees. Keywords: [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), worker control, [education system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-system.md), [self-esteem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-esteem.md) ### Noodles Restaurant Union, Ivy League Hiring Bias - **Episode:** [332: Bud Nip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/332-bud-nip.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-21 - **Time:** 1:02:50–1:08:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/332-bud-nip/chapter/noodles-restaurant-union-ivy-league-hiring-bias.md A viral clip features a young employee at a Noodles restaurant advocating for a worker-led dictatorship and the abdication of the owner's authority. The hosts attribute this mindset to the "spoiled" upbringing provided by Baby Boomers and the inflated expectations set during the dot-com boom. They also discuss reports that major companies are now exclusively hiring from Ivy League schools, leaving most graduates without career prospects. Keywords: [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), [baby boomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baby-boomers.md), dot-com boom, [ivy league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivy-league.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), [college graduates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-graduates.md) ### Listener Donations and the Noodle Dictatorship Clip - **Episode:** [285: Terror Aperture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/285-terror-aperture.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-10 - **Time:** 1:19:41–1:27:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/285-terror-aperture/chapter/listener-donations-and-the-noodle-dictatorship-clip.md A series of donations are acknowledged, including a significant contribution from a listener in Papua New Guinea. The hosts replay a viral clip of a disgruntled employee at a "Noodles" restaurant who describes the workplace as a "dictatorship" because he has to arrive on time and follow recipes. Sir Chris, a Dutch listener, provides a proverb about being "hoisted over the horse" into knighthood. Keywords: [perth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perth.md), [papua new guinea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/papua-new-guinea.md), [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), dutch proverb --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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