Topic: Mothman

A formal knighting ceremony was held for Sir Boobury, Black Knight of the Mothman, following a $1,000 donation. Meetup reports were shared from Joplin, Missouri, and Ocala, Florida, featuring local producers and "heads on sticks" props. The hosts thanked the "Value for Value" producers for their continued support, which allows the show to remain free of traditional corporate advertising.

The media's use of celebrity tragedies and blockbuster film releases to distract the public is examined. Examples include the timing of a Bee Gees tribute on "Glee" following Robin Gibb's illness and the heavy promotion of Disney's "The Avengers." The hosts recall the "Mothman" media blitz as an earlier example of news outlets manufacturing interest to support a film release.

The "ArcStorm" mega-flood scenario promoted by scientists in California is identified as a marketing tie-in for the upcoming animated film "Noah's Ark: The New Beginning." The hosts compare this to previous media frenzies, such as the Mothman sightings preceding the 2002 film The Mothman Prophecies.