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The hosts review a clip of actress Anne Hathaway speaking at a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) event. They clarify that "HRC" in this context refers to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group rather than Hillary Rodham Clinton. The segment touches on the intersection of Hollywood celebrity culture and Democratic political messaging.
Anne Hathaway, Human Rights Campaign, Orbiting Myth
Actress Anne Hathaway received an award from the Human Rights Campaign, where she delivered a speech about "destroying the myth" of straightness and whiteness. Hathaway claimed that "gayness orbits around straightness" and "races orbit around whiteness," a metaphor that left some observers confused. The speech is cited as an example of high-level virtue signaling and the promotion of identity politics by wealthy celebrities.
Oscar Production Failures, Jennifer Lawrence Fall
The production of the Oscars is criticized for being "female unfriendly" after Jennifer Lawrence tripped on the stairs in a large Dior dress. The hosts argue that producers should have provided assistants to help actresses navigate the stage. They also mock Anne Hathaway's "annoying" acceptance speech and the general "cheapness" of the broadcast.
Anne Hathaway, Berkshire Hathaway Stock Correlation
An analysis suggests a correlation between news coverage of actress Anne Hathaway and the stock price of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. The theory posits that automated trading algorithms scanning for "Hathaway" and positive sentiment inadvertently trigger buys for the investment firm. The hosts conclude the show with a reminder to support the program via Dvorak.org/NA.
