Topic: Facebook Likes

2 chapters across the catalog

Terrorist Narrative
Episode 670 18:24 - 22:22

670: Terrorist Narrative

Good Morning America, Teen Social Media Anxiety

A segment from Good Morning America is analyzed regarding the "100 Likes Club," a social media trend where teenagers feel anxiety or embarrassment if their posts do not reach a specific engagement threshold. The hosts criticize the psychological impact of using digital validation as a metric for popularity.

War on Brains
Episode 480 22:59 - 27:34

480: War on Brains

New Dutch Photography, Facebook Likes and Cover Art Contest

Producer Mickey is a finalist for the cover of the 2013 New Dutch Photography book, with the winner determined by Facebook likes. The hosts criticize the "like" system as a marketing scam but encourage listeners to visit a specific URL to vote for Mickey's entry. They compare her art against other entries, including one featuring a "kid cut in half," which is currently leading the vote.