4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts review a report from producer JJ Meyer regarding the excessive use of the phrase "of course" in previous episodes. Adam Curry admits to using the filler 37 times in episode 916 and discusses his efforts to eliminate the habit. They compare this to other common verbal tics like "yeah-no" and "uh" frequently heard in media broadcasts.
A Republican National Committee strategist is highlighted for using the phrase "at the end of the day" three times in 27 seconds during a television interview. The segment mocks the linguistic crutch common in political commentary. A montage of various public figures using the same phrase is played to emphasize its ubiquity in media.
Linguistic Trends and the Phrase It Is So Funny
The hosts identify "it's so funny" as a new overused linguistic filler used to introduce topics that are often not humorous. They compare it to previous "word Nazi" targets like "amazing" and "outrageous." A suggestion is made to mock the phrase by laughing hysterically whenever someone uses it to start a sentence.
Linguistic Policing, Kony 2012 and Mental Health
The hosts discuss their habit of "policing" each other's use of filler words and societal memes to maintain clearer communication. They revisit the "Kony 2012" phenomenon, noting the public mental breakdown of its creator, Jason Russell. They argue that the constant provocation of fear by the media can lead to such psychological tolls on the public.
