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Social media users spotted a hooded figure resembling the "Grim Reaper" during the coronation of King Charles III. While the BBC and Westminster Abbey officially identified the figure as a "verger" (a lay assistant), the hosts note that the public remains skeptical because the figure's hood does not match standard verger attire.
Penny Mordaunt's role carrying the sword of state during the coronation ceremony drew significant media attention due to her attire. The hosts observe that the yellow and blue color scheme of the carpets and guest outfits, including Jill Biden's, appeared to be a subliminal show of support for Ukraine. Additionally, a viral clip of a "hooded ghoul" or "Grim Reaper" figure walking through the Abbey is discussed as a bizarre highlight.
Edwin Black on the History of Vaccination Opposition
Author Edwin Black recently presented research on the historical opposition to vaccines, noting that early 19th-century cartoonists often depicted the "Grim Reaper" as the vaccinator. The discussion highlights that historical vaccinations were often dangerous, leading to significant public distrust. Black is currently researching these historical parallels to modern vaccine skepticism.
