Topic: Pageant Rules

2 chapters across the catalog

Magnetofection
Episode 1360 34:33 - 37:52

1360: Magnetofection

Australia AstraZeneca Policy, Peak-End Rule

The hosts analyze a confusing Australian news report regarding AstraZeneca vaccine availability for people under 40. They discuss the "peak-end rule" in psychology, suggesting the report was designed to leave viewers with a negative impression of the AstraZeneca jab to favor other brands.

Cissexist Hxstory
Episode 832 2:57:37 - 3:03:13

832: Cissexist Hxstory

Women Supporting Women, Pageant Judging Rules

A new rule in the Miss USA competition allowed fellow contestants to weigh in on the final scores, which the co-host sarcastically labeled "women supporting women." During the final question, Deshauna Barber defined "confidently beautiful" through the lens of earning respect in the military regardless of appearance. The hosts mock the "phony" nature of the answers and the focus on "powerful" self-descriptions.