Ep 15. It Messes With Your Head!

In season 2, episode 15 of The Misery Index, titled "It Messes With Your Head!", viewers are treated to another hilarious and cringe-worthy installment of the game show that combines humor with schadenfreude. Hosted by Jameela Jamil and featuring a rotating panel of comedians, this episode pits contestants against each other as they try to rank misery-inducing scenarios on the "Misery Index", a scale from 1-100.

The first scenario involves a woman who discovers a live snake in her toilet while using the bathroom. The panelists are quick to joke about how this would definitely ruin any chance of them ever using that bathroom again, but they struggle to rank the scenario against others on the index. In the end, one contestant's fear of snakes puts this scenario at a relatively high number, but the others aren't so sure.

Next up is a clip of a man who attempts to jump into a pool from a balcony but ends up crashing into the side of the pool before falling in. The panelists can't help but laugh at the man's misfortune, but they're also divided on where to rank this scenario. While some argue that the physical pain and embarrassment make it a high-ranking entry on the index, others question whether it's really that bad relative to other scenarios.

Another scenario involves a woman who accidentally sends a personal text message to her boss instead of her friend. The message contains some not-so-flattering comments about her boss and the panelists can't help but cringe at the thought of being in that situation. They debate whether the humiliation and potential job loss make this a high-ranking scenario, or whether there are worse things one could do at work.

One of the most memorable scenarios of the episode involves a man who experiences a "brain freeze" after drinking a Slurpee too quickly. The panelists have a field day making fun of the man's overzealous slurping, but they also can't deny the pain and discomfort associated with a brain freeze. However, they struggle to rank this scenario against others on the index because it's not as traumatic as some of the other entries.

The final scenario of the episode involves a man who accidentally sits on a cactus while hiking. The panelists are in stitches as they imagine the pain and awkwardness of having to remove cactus spines from one's rear end, but they also can't agree on where to rank this scenario. While some argue that the physical pain and potential embarrassment make it a high-ranking entry, others question whether it's really that bad relative to other scenarios.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to the hilarious banter and sharp wit of the panelists, who never miss an opportunity to make fun of each other or the contestants. Whether they're joking about eating Tide Pods or making puns about "snake in the grass", the panelists keep the energy high and the laughter coming.

In the end, the contestants must decide which scenario belongs at the top of the Misery Index and which belongs at the bottom. It's a tough decision, but one that is made all the more entertaining by the antics of the panelists. Whether you're a fan of comedy, schadenfreude, or just looking for a good laugh, The Misery Index season 2 episode 15 is definitely worth watching.