4 chapters across the catalog
Nicolas Sarkozy Bribery Scandal and Carefree Vagina Ad
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces investigation for allegedly taking bribes from L'Oreal heiress Lillian Betancourt. The hosts predict Carla Bruni will leave him within six months. They also highlight a new Carefree advertisement that explicitly uses the word "vagina," fulfilling a long-standing Red Book prediction.
Credit Card Fraud Detection, Ammunition Depot Scam
The discussion on credit card security continues with an anecdote about a fraud detection alert involving a small "test" charge at an ammunition depot followed by a large purchase at L'Oreal. The host explains the "two tanks of gas and sneakers" rule used by banks to identify stolen cards.
L'Oreal STEM for Girls, Science of Beauty, Corporate Branding
L'Oreal has launched a website called "For Girls in Science" to encourage young women to enter STEM fields. The hosts mock the site for blending scientific education with makeup marketing, specifically the "science of beauty." They argue the initiative is more about corporate branding than genuine scientific advancement.
L'Oreal Heiress Investigation, Liliane Bettencourt
French police raided the home of Liliane Bettencourt, the heiress to the L'Oreal fortune, as part of an investigation into illegal campaign contributions to President Nicolas Sarkozy. The probe examines whether Bettencourt was manipulated into giving gifts worth over 1 billion euros to various associates.
