Topic: Internet Search

The hosts discuss the No Agenda wiki page and its role in explaining show memes and jingles. They express satisfaction with their high search engine rankings, noting that "No Agenda" typically occupies the first several pages of results. They also joke about the wiki's inclusion of their physical heights, which are often listed humorously.

A brief exploration of online image search results for Syria reveals a mix of political figures and cultural imagery. The hosts comment on the juxtaposition of war reporting with images of daily life and fashion in Damascus.

The "Google washing" of Republican candidate Rick Santorum's name remains the top search result after more than five years, linking his surname to a graphic sexual definition. Google has reportedly taken no action to correct this manipulation, despite having the capability to address SEO "poisoning." This lack of intervention is contrasted with Google's quick removal of other news stories that violate their guidelines.

The hosts complain that Google search results have become unusable due to excessive advertising and search engine optimization (SEO) gaming. They cite an example of trying to find technical support for a ReadyNAS device but only finding sales links. The segment mentions JCPenney was recently caught and penalized by Google for massive organic search manipulation.

Curry and Dvorak brainstorm a game show format based on rapid internet searching. They envision a competition where participants use Boolean operators and advanced search techniques to find obscure information. Dvorak argues that effective searching is a vital skill that should be taught in schools, comparing it to a modern-day spelling bee.