9 chapters across the catalog
The Associated Press published a formal fact check debunking a viral internet rumor claiming J.D. Vance had a romantic encounter with a couch. The joke originated on social media but gained enough traction to be addressed by major news organizations. The incident highlights a double standard where parodies of Republicans are treated as humor while parodies of Democrats are labeled dangerous misinformation.
Oxford Word of the Year, Youthquake and Milkshake Duck
Oxford Dictionaries named "youthquake" as the 2017 word of the year, defined as significant change caused by young people. The runner-up was "Milkshake Duck," a term for a viral star who is quickly found to have a problematic past. The hosts and their "troll room" express confusion over these choices, noting that "feminism" was Webster's word of the year.
Delta Airlines is noted for its unconventional in-flight safety videos that incorporate numerous internet memes and a cameo by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The hosts discuss the "corny" nature of these videos, which include talking oranges and references to the movie "Airplane!" The segment questions whether such humorous briefings are effective or merely a distraction from actual security concerns.
Hillary Clinton Child-Eating Meme, UK Viral Spread
A controversial internet meme alleging that Hillary Clinton eats children has reportedly spread to the United Kingdom. Children in the UK are purportedly referencing the claim during the Christmas season. The hosts note the meme's increasing international awareness.
Pedobear Moral Panic, New Mexico Media Report
A local news station in New Mexico (KRQE) reports on the "Pedobear" internet meme, claiming it is a secret symbol used by pedophiles to identify one another. New Mexico Attorney General Gary King's office warns parents to be on guard against the cartoon. The hosts criticize the report as a "smoke screen" that marginalizes actual child predatory behavior by focusing on an internet joke.
Pedobear Internet Meme, Tulsa Police Department Warning
Tulsa police issued a warning to parents about "Pedobear," an internet meme they claim is used by child predators as a mascot. The hosts mock the news report for failing to understand the character's origins as a joke on sites like 4chan used to mock pedophilia, rather than a tool for actual predators.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department and MSNBC issued warnings to parents about "Pedobear," incorrectly identifying the internet meme as a mascot for pedophiles. The hosts mock the report, explaining that the character is a common millennial meme from 4chan and not a tool for luring children. They criticize law enforcement and media for failing to understand internet culture.
No Agenda Executive Producer Credits and Internet Memes
The hosts acknowledge Executive Producer John Smith and Associate Executive Producer Jimmy Vega for episode 213. They highlight a listener who registered the domain 2204355.com, based on a viral Google "I'm feeling lucky" meme featuring a Kentucky Fried Chicken dance, and added No Agenda branding to the site.
Pedobear Mascot Prank, Vancouver Olympics Media Blunder
A Polish newspaper and several other media outlets mistakenly published a modified Vancouver Olympics mascot image featuring "Pedobear," an internet meme from 4chan. The hosts find humor in the mainstream media's failure to recognize the prank. They discuss how the image was inadvertently included in official programming guides and news reports.
