Episode 304 • • 1:24:40 - 1:28:21
304: Chimp in Heat
May 21st Rapture Prediction, Robert Fitzpatrick Advertising
Robert Fitzpatrick of Staten Island spent $140,000 on bus and subway advertisements to warn the public of the "Rapture" predicted for May 21, 2011. This end-of-the-world prophecy has led some followers to spend their life savings in anticipation of the date. The podcast hosts criticize the use of funds for such advertising while acknowledging the cultural phenomenon surrounding the prediction.