Episode 692 • • 32:14 - 34:38
692: Crone
Super Bowl Commercials, Crate and Barrel Assembly, IKEA Comparison
The conversation shifts to the cultural impact of Super Bowl advertising and the personal task of assembling furniture during the game. A critique is offered of Crate and Barrel's transition toward an IKEA-style business model, where customers must assemble complex pieces using hex keys and provided hardware.