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Parody songs detail the "COVID vacation" characterized by school cancellations and the frantic hoarding of toilet paper. The audio transitions to the political debate over naming the virus, featuring clips of President Donald Trump using the term "Chinese Virus." Media figures and politicians argue over whether such terms are racist, while songs like "Kung Flu Fighting" satirize the cultural tension.
International Producers and Australian Lockdown Reports
Matt Whiffen from Melbourne, Australia, donates to become a knight, providing a "boots on the ground" perspective of the strict lockdowns in Victoria. He requests the title "Sir Matt Whiffen, Knight of the Bomarus Bay." The segment also notes a drop in U.S. unemployment figures, which the hosts jokingly attribute to "Trump Jobs Karma."
Sir Kevin Strange from the UK speculates on the origins of "Kung Flu," ranging from a totalitarian "New World Order" plot to a Chinese bio-weapon. He provides "boots on the ground" info regarding the RAF and Army Reserves being called up to convert the Norwich airport into a hospital. These claims are contrasted with reports from other UK producers who see no activity in their local hospitals.
End of Show Mix, Toilet Paper Hoarding and Kung Flu
The episode concludes with a musical montage satirizing the pandemic, including songs about hoarding toilet paper and Purell. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios, mofos" as the mix transitions into a compilation of media clips regarding the "Kung Flu" naming controversy.
PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor questioned President Trump about a White House official allegedly using the term "Kung Flu." Trump responded by asking her to repeat the term multiple times, which the hosts interpret as a "troll" to ensure the phrase gained maximum public exposure. The segment highlights the ongoing tension between the administration and the press corps over terminology.
Coronavirus Economic Impact and Digital Thermometer Scanning
The discussion shifts to the economic ramifications of the coronavirus, referred to by the hosts as the "Kung Flu." They note the downturn in financial markets and job losses at travel companies like Expedia. Concerns are raised regarding the use of digital thermometers at checkpoints, which the hosts liken to scanning pets or a precursor to human barcodes.
The hosts review four listener-submitted jingles for the ongoing health crisis, debating whether to use the term "Wuhan Flu" or "Coronavirus." Dvorak objects to the term "flu" as a misnomer for a coronavirus, while Curry presents "Kung Flu Fighting" parodies. They ultimately select a jingle styled after Bob Seger for future segments.
