6 chapters across the catalog
Call of Duty OK Gesture Removal and Redskins Name Change
Activision has removed the "OK" hand gesture from Call of Duty due to its alleged association with white supremacy. Meanwhile, the Washington Redskins face renewed pressure to change their name, with some fans comparing the term to the N-word. The hosts suggest the team be renamed the "Washington Rednecks" as a satirical alternative.
The hosts process the final list of 10th-anniversary donors and peerage grants. John Dvorak offers a surprising defense of Yoko Ono, comparing her vocal style to Jackson Pollock's "gesturalism" in modern art. He speculates that she may eventually be recognized as a great artist and a primary inspiration for the Beatles.
RT Body Language Expert, Power Gestures and Manspreading
Body language expert Darren Stanton analyzed the seating positions and gestures of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on RT. The analysis touched on "power gestures" like the reverse steeple and "manspreading," while noting that different networks interpreted the same physical cues as either dominance or submission.
Newt Gingrich and Megyn Kelly Sexual Predator Debate
Newt Gingrich and Megyn Kelly engage in a heated televised debate regarding the media's focus on Donald Trump's alleged sexual misconduct versus Hillary Clinton's policy speeches. Gingrich challenges Kelly to use the term "sexual predator" to describe Bill Clinton, leading to a viral moment where Kelly tells Gingrich to work on his "anger issues." Adam Curry highlights a specific hand gesture made by Kelly at the end of the segment, interpreting it as a "wanking" motion.
Analysis of Donald Trump's physical mannerisms during his convention speech revealed similarities to Benito Mussolini, specifically his habit of lifting his chin while in profile. Trump also utilized specific hand gestures, such as the "OK" sign and a raised forefinger, to accentuate key points. These moves are contrasted with Bill Clinton's signature "thumb-over-fist" gesture, suggesting a different psychological signaling strategy.
The hosts review a list of "taunting" gestures from Wikipedia, including the "shocker," the "loser," and the "wanker." They highlight a copyrighted 2007 photo of a young Tony Blair performing a "wanker" gesture.
