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Clinton Condign
Episode 813 44:27 - 48:52

813: Clinton Condign

April Fool's Day Hoaxes and Silicon Valley Humor

The hosts lament the decline of April Fool's Day humor, citing "lame" corporate jokes from Google and Open Table's "lickable menus." John C. Dvorak argues that the internet has ruined the timing and believability of traditional hoaxes. They also critique Elon Musk's Tesla Model 3 presentation, comparing it unfavorably to the showmanship of Steve Jobs.