The hosts critique the public obsession with celebrity deaths at the end of 2016, specifically mentioning Debbie Reynolds, George Michael, and Carrie Fisher. They argue that social media tributes are often performative and hypocritical, noting that many people posting about George Michael ignored his struggles with drug addiction while he was alive. A contrast is drawn between the massive coverage of entertainers and the lack of attention given to figures like playwright Edward Albee or author Richard Adams.
