4 chapters across the catalog
Episode Artwork, Fibonacci Themes, and 1600th Episode Promotion
The hosts review the artwork for recent episodes, focusing on the Fibonacci and "golden ratio" themes. They credit artists like Fo Diddly and Sir Shung for their contributions. Adam Curry announces a special three-week promotion that will lead up to the 1600th episode and the show's 16th anniversary, involving extra work from the show's producer, Jay.
Fibonacci Number 1597 and Executive Producer Knighting
Episode 1597 is celebrated as a Fibonacci number, representing the golden ratio. The Baron of Backwardation is promoted to the Duke of Central Florida following a significant donation matching the episode number. Laura Moody is knighted as Dame Laura of the Golden Mean for her contribution and for alerting the hosts to the mathematical significance of the show's sequence.
A4 Paper Proportions and International Standards
A rant against the A4 paper standard criticizes its proportions as "ugly" and "creepy" compared to the US Letter format. The speaker argues that A4 does not follow the Fibonacci or Golden Ratio, leading to an "unpleasant" visual experience that irritates international listeners.
A discussion on "no borders" internationalism leads to a tangent about the metric system and paper sizes. One host expresses a visceral dislike for the dimensions of A4 paper, calling it "creepy" and "too narrow" compared to standard 8.5x11 letter paper. They debate whether paper dimensions should follow the Fibonacci golden ratio and why the U.S. has resisted adopting the metric system.
