Topic: Clue

3 chapters across the catalog

Rise of the Betas
Episode 1014 1:35:54 - 1:38:45

1014: Rise of the Betas

Phrase from the Shays, Origin of Clue

The word "clue" (originally spelled "clew") historically referred to a ball of wool used to guide someone out of a maze or labyrinth. Another phrase, "as tight as Dick's hatband," was traced back to 1796, meaning something is absurd or peculiar. Despite its common usage in the Southern United States, the identity of the original "Dick" remains unknown.

Witch Hunt
Episode 844 2:06:28 - 2:10:17

844: Witch Hunt

Native Advertising, Clue Board Game, Netflix Password Sharing

The hosts identify what they believe to be "native ads" disguised as news on CBS. These include a segment about Hasbro replacing "Mrs. White" with "Dr. Orchid" in the game Clue, and a report on a federal judge's opinion regarding password sharing for services like Netflix. They argue these segments are paid promotions rather than legitimate news.