The Friendship Formula

Pickle | Dec 11, 2017

Do you have a best friend? Are you your best friend’s best friend? Do you know why your best friend is your best friend? What is best? What is friend? Do you want me to stop asking you questions? Fine, then listen to this episode about what real friendship is. I’ll give you a hint: It’s a pickle.

What makes a friend?

Carl really wants to be Shumita's friend but she isn't so sure. Shumita wonders what true friendship is all about. What kinds of things do YOU look for in a friend? Write to us!

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