Topic: Cultural Memes

2 chapters across the catalog

Parliment Update
Episode 638 37:48 - 39:13

638: Parliment Update

ISIS Terror Threats, Eli Roth Media Memes

Public discourse has been influenced by claims that ISIS is planning terrorist attacks in Norway, which some analysts view as a distraction. References are made to media projects by Eli Roth that incorporate current geopolitical memes into scripts. The discussion highlights how entertainment and news often overlap to shape public perception of international threats.

Jean versus Sean
Episode 233 1:40:49 - 1:43:58

233: Jean versus Sean

9/11 Imagery in Advertising, Learn to Anticipate Campaign

An advertisement in "Le Courrier International" featured the New York skyline with shortened Twin Towers and planes flying nearby, accompanied by the tagline "Learn to Anticipate." The hosts discuss the provocative use of 9/11 imagery and how it reflects Scandinavian cultural attitudes toward not drawing attention to oneself or "standing too tall."