Topic: Hippies

Adam Curry describes his recovery from oral surgery, noting significant facial swelling and pain that affects his speech. John C. Dvorak introduces a 1968 book titled "Jokes, Puns, and Riddles" by David Alan Clark to test "hippie humor" on the audience. The hosts banter about the lack of comedic value in vintage humor books.

The hosts audition several "ISOs" (isolated audio clips) for the end of the show, including a line from *NCIS: LA* about not trusting hippies. They eventually settle on a clip of Bernie Sanders saying, "China's terrible, awful, nothing ever good." The segment involves technical discussion about clip length and broadcast quality for the final mix.

The hosts reflect on the pervasive negativity and depression observed among their Baby Boomer peers. They contrast this with their own relative optimism, which they attribute to avoiding certain types of institutional "programming." John C. Dvorak notes that even as the "Cranky Geek," he finds many of his contemporaries to be far more cynical.

The "Question Authority" slogan, popular during the 1960s anti-war movement, is being reversed in modern educational settings. Current teaching trends emphasize compliance and trust in institutional authority rather than the traditional skepticism inherent in the U.S. Constitution. This shift is viewed as a move away from the revolutionary spirit that defined early American civics.

A clip from the television show Dragnet features Sergeant Joe Friday lecturing a "hippie scum" youth about the dangers of instant gratification. Friday's speech touches on "instant orange juice," "instant transportation," and "instant answers," which the hosts find remarkably similar to modern complaints about millennials. They note that the generational divide and the desire for quick solutions are recurring themes in American culture.

A debate over the history of the eugenics movement in the United States reveals that many modern liberals are unaware of its origins within their own political lineage. The hosts recall the "question authority" mantra of 1960s Berkeley hippies, contrasting it with what they perceive as modern liberal blind obedience to the Obama administration.

The international perception of the Netherlands has shifted from windmills and wooden shoes to a reputation for drugs and tourism. Domestic critics argue that the Dutch government has sold off its industrial base, leaving the country with little manufacturing or independent banking following the sale of ABN Amro. Shopping districts like the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam remain busy, but local shoe manufacturing has nearly vanished.