John C. Dvorak reports on a daycare abuse scandal at Fort Myer in Virginia, where workers were charged with assaulting children. The hosts use the "PedoBear" moniker to describe the prevalence of such reports in the region.
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John C. Dvorak reports on a daycare abuse scandal at Fort Myer in Virginia, where workers were charged with assaulting children. The hosts use the "PedoBear" moniker to describe the prevalence of such reports in the region.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Pedophilia Undertones, PBS
John C. Dvorak shares a clip from the PBS children's show "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood," which follows the BBC news on his local station. He points out what he perceives as creepy or inappropriate dialogue regarding "three kisses" as a toll for a toy car. The hosts discuss the strange nature of modern children's programming produced by the Fred Rogers company.
Jerry Sandusky Trial, Histrionic Personality Disorder Defense
The trial of Jerry Sandusky is discussed with a focus on "The Second Mile" charity, which has been dissolved following the scandal. Sandusky's defense is expected to utilize a diagnosis of Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) to explain his behavior. The segment also mentions a "Pedobear" mascot appearing outside the courthouse and criticizes the legal system's handling of the case.
Pedobear Moral Panic, New Mexico Media Report
A local news station in New Mexico (KRQE) reports on the "Pedobear" internet meme, claiming it is a secret symbol used by pedophiles to identify one another. New Mexico Attorney General Gary King's office warns parents to be on guard against the cartoon. The hosts criticize the report as a "smoke screen" that marginalizes actual child predatory behavior by focusing on an internet joke.
Pedobear Internet Meme, Tulsa Police Department Warning
Tulsa police issued a warning to parents about "Pedobear," an internet meme they claim is used by child predators as a mascot. The hosts mock the news report for failing to understand the character's origins as a joke on sites like 4chan used to mock pedophilia, rather than a tool for actual predators.
Libertarian Passivity, Potential Pedobear Protest Strategy
The hosts lament the passivity of libertarians in the face of the social conservative takeover of the Tea Party. They jokingly suggest that protesters should dress as Pedobear at Tea Party rallies to highlight the absurdity of the co-opted movement and force a break from the new leadership.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department and MSNBC issued warnings to parents about "Pedobear," incorrectly identifying the internet meme as a mascot for pedophiles. The hosts mock the report, explaining that the character is a common millennial meme from 4chan and not a tool for luring children. They criticize law enforcement and media for failing to understand internet culture.
Yogi Bear 3D, Pedobear Meme Comparison
Pedobear Mascot Prank, Vancouver Olympics Media Blunder
A Polish newspaper and several other media outlets mistakenly published a modified Vancouver Olympics mascot image featuring "Pedobear," an internet meme from 4chan. The hosts find humor in the mainstream media's failure to recognize the prank. They discuss how the image was inadvertently included in official programming guides and news reports.