Topic: Blinking

A minor controversy at the BAFTAs involving an actor with Tourette's syndrome prompts a discussion about the condition. The hosts recall Steve Jobs exhibiting a "head tick" during his 2005 podcasting announcement and compare it to similar physical tics seen in Stephen Miller and Adam Curry himself.

The Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, promoted by high-profile influencers like Kendall Jenner, ended in a total disaster with shoddy tents and no musical acts. The hosts mock the "wannabe" attendees who paid thousands for a "groovy" Instagram experience. They view the event's failure as a potential tipping point for the influencer marketing industry.

Using analysis from "Bombard's Body Language" on YouTube, the hosts break down Susan Rice's interview on the PBS NewsHour. The analysis points to specific "tells," such as double-blinking and holding her breath, as evidence of extreme stress and deception. They focus on her slip-of-the-tongue regarding a "presidential request" for intelligence.

John C. Dvorak updates the No Agenda website using Dreamweaver, sparking a nostalgic conversation about early web design elements like the blink tag and interlaced images. They discuss "insane" websites characterized by centered text and excessive animated GIFs. Additionally, they mention a viral trick where typing "Illuminati" backwards into a browser redirects users to the National Security Agency (NSA) website.

Steve Gilmore reportedly informed Dvorak about new features in HTML5, including a native video tag that could potentially eliminate the need for Adobe Flash. The hosts also joke about the rumored return of the "blink" tag. They discuss the technical implications of browsers handling video files directly rather than relying on external plugins.

Reflections on the conclusion of a palace event highlight the surprisingly modern appearance of the bathrooms and the temptation to take souvenirs like glassware or towels. The narrative compares the lax security at Buckingham Palace to the stricter protocols of budget airlines like EasyJet.