Mamamia Out Loud

The Questionable Brilliance Of The 'Lemon Law'

19 Sep 2025

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Picture this. You’re on a date or sitting in a job interview. Four minutes in, you know — this isn’t it. Do you cut your losses and walk, or sit there smiling politely for the next painful hour? Same with a conversation that's making you quietly die inside or reading a book that came highly recommended —do you carry on or quit? That, in essence, is the Lemon Law — and today, we’re breaking it down. Also on the docket: tween beauty. Why are 12-year-olds taking over Sephora, and is their influence driving up prices across the industry? And if that is the case, could they please stop? Like, now? Amelia, Jessie, and Mia unpack the tween takeover and what it means for the future of our beauty treats. And finally, our weekly recommendations: a book Amelia didn’t Lemon Law, an unhinged sheep story (from Mia, naturally), and the documentary Jessie couldn't stop watching. Support independent women's media Recommendations Amelia recommends Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Jessie recommends aka Charlie Sheen on Netflix. Mia recommends Kevin the Sheep on Instagram AND these gold hoops from the chemist. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Every Thought We Had After Watching Netflix's 'Unknown Number' Listen: A Breast Pump, An Airport Lounge & The Detail You Probably Missed Listen: Behind Closed Doors: Our Personal Tarot Readings Listen: So, We Sat Down With A Tarot Card Reader Listen: An Assassination In Broad Daylight. And What Happened Next. Listen: We Need To Talk About The Gwyneth Paltrow Biography Listen: PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: 'I didn't understand why my date left after 5 minutes. Then I discovered the lemon law.' The 'Lemon Law' is the harsh but brilliant dating rule we all need to start doing. 'I surprised everyone.' Women showed us the tattoos they got after 40. If your teen's skincare stash is growing, here's what to keep (and what to toss). 19 of the best products for teens, according to a beauty expert. 'He brought a hooker to Thanksgiving.' Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen's tumultuous marriage. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Questionable Brilliance Of The 'Lemon Law'

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