Topic: Boo Boo

UK border officials seized $4 million worth of counterfeit "Le Boo Boo" dolls, which were found to contain banned chemicals and choking hazards. Research by the Intellectual Property Office found that 75% of fake toys failed safety tests, yet cost remains the primary driver for consumers. The dolls are compared to past fads like Garbage Pail Kids and Furbies that were quickly cloned by overseas manufacturers.

Several listeners were knighted or granted baronies following significant donations, including "Boo-Boo" (Elliot Miller Kaverick) for his 16th birthday and Sir E of Silicon Valley. Baron Von Stupid of Missoula noted his wife's disdain for the "stupid radio program." The segment concludes with requests for "baby making karma" and "jobs karma" from various supporters across the United States.

A story circulates about a Gold Star family being "booed" by first-class passengers on a flight because the plane was delayed to transport their son's remains. The hosts express extreme skepticism, suggesting the story is "nonsense" or "fake news." They argue that passengers on a commercial airline would never behave that way if they understood the situation.

The hosts mock the inaccuracy of big data and targeted advertising, noting that Amazon frequently suggests irrelevant products like "Honey Boo Boo" costumes. They discuss how searching for items like the Berkey water filter leads to persistent, unwanted ads.

A donor suggests using a "Honey Boo Boo" clip for the donation segment, which the hosts find distasteful. They play the "Balanced News Diet" jingle in response to a request from a donor in Copenhagen. The segment also touches on a gift of "Atlas Shrugged" and its reputation among the hosts.

Barbara Walters drew criticism for her "douchey" comments regarding the "great expense" of traveling to interview Lindsay Lohan. The hosts also discuss her interview with the reality star "Honey Boo Boo," noting the contrast between the child's behavior and the mother's actual personality off-camera.

A news report from Portland, Oregon, details the indictment of theater employee Troy Fisher on 14 counts of possessing child pornography. The segment features parents of child actors fiercely defending Fisher, calling him a "hero" who taught their children values. The hosts compare the situation to the Penn State scandal and discuss the legal definitions of child pornography.

The hosts briefly discuss the popularity of reality television shows, noting that Duck Dynasty is outperforming Here Comes Honey Boo Boo in ratings. They recount a humorous moment from The View involving a Duck Dynasty cast member.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 444 from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley on September 16, 2012. They discuss the emergence of "populism" as a negative political meme used by figures like Nancy Pelosi. The introduction transitions into brief mentions of pop culture and a report on two U.S. Marines killed at a NATO base in Afghanistan where Prince Harry was stationed.

The hosts discuss the rise of the reality show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," which features a family eating roadkill and participating in child pageants. Adam Curry exercises a "veto card" to ban further clips from the show, comparing the audio quality to political speeches.

The hosts criticize the CBS debate moderators for prohibiting the audience from booing the candidates. One producer reported being scolded for booing Newt Gingrich. The segment is described as a "reality show" production designed to protect candidates from public disapproval while they discuss controversial topics like torture and assassination.