6 chapters across the catalog
Scott McKenzie Short Story, The Great American Shoe Throwing
Author Sir Scott McKenzie releases a new short story titled "The Great American Shoe Throwing," available in the Amazon store. The book is a satirical take on American politics where the public expresses their anger by throwing shoes at politicians, inspired by the 2008 incident involving George W. Bush. The hosts praise the creative output of the "Gitmo Nation" community.
Former Iraq administrator Paul Bremer was targeted by a shoe-thrower during an event in London. The segment explains the cultural significance of the gesture in the Arab world and notes a similar incident involving Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Cairo.
Protesters in Belgium have been throwing thousands of shoes at a dummy of Prime Minister Yves Leterme to protest the lack of a functioning government. Meanwhile, EU President Herman Van Rompuy, known as "Haiku Herman," released a new poem about Italian unity. The hosts mock the absurdity of European leadership and the shoe-throwing tradition.
Gitmo Nation Revolution, Virtual Shoe Throwing Campaign
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 276 of No Agenda from their respective California command centers. The hosts declare a revolution involving the throwing of virtual shoes at political elitists and leaders, inspired by a recent Daily Source Code episode. They joke about potential commercial tie-ins with Sketchers and note the high volume of songs containing lyrics about shoes.
The hosts discuss the resurgence of the "shoe meme" in Egypt, where protesters hold up shoes as a sign of disrespect. They suggest a "shoe revolution" in America where citizens throw footwear at politicians. The segment transitions into a discussion of new show jingles, including one titled "Experts on the Payroll" and a parody of Janet Napolitano.
The practice of throwing shoes at government buildings and embassies has emerged as a global protest meme following an incident involving an Iraqi journalist. While riots in Oakland and Athens receive varying levels of media coverage, the symbolic act of shoe throwing is noted for its cultural impact and effectiveness as a gesture of defiance.
