Topic: Imitation

3 chapters across the catalog

Blue Bracelet
Episode 1711

1711: Blue Bracelet

The Masked Singer, Host Critique and Imitation

A critique of the television show The Masked Singer characterizes the program as repetitive and overly dramatic. The commentary includes an imitation of the judges' reactions, specifically naming Jenny McCarthy. The observation notes a lack of diverse exclamations among the cast members.

Win by a Gyp
Episode 690 2:56:13 - 2:59:51

690: Win by a Gyp

Healthcare.gov Data Leak, Ford Active Noise Control and The Imitation Game

The hosts cover three tech news items: the Obama administration's reversal on sharing consumer data from Healthcare.gov with private advertisers, Ford's use of "active noise control" to play fake engine sounds through car speakers, and historical inaccuracies in the film "The Imitation Game." They note the movie ignores the Polish cryptologists who first broke the Enigma code.

Hornet's Nest
Episode 560 0:00 - 2:50

560: Hornet's Nest

Towelie Voice Imitation, South Park Plagiarism Discussion

A discussion regarding a recurring voice imitation reveals its similarity to the character Towelie from South Park. The conversation clarifies that imitating a voice does not constitute plagiarism, as the term refers to stealing material rather than vocal style, using Bing Crosby as a historical comparison.