Topic: Social Media Etiquette

A TikTok creator's defense of talking loudly during movies is used to illustrate a perceived decline in public social norms. This leads into the "Transmalice Agenda Update," a recurring segment featuring various jingles that mock the aggressive promotion of gender ideology in media and education. The hosts express confusion over conflicting listener reports regarding whether the *Barbie* movie supports or subverts these cultural trends.

A story from a listener in New York describes the "gross" behavior of Instagram influencers at a birthday party, where guests spent 15 minutes photographing sliders with portable lighting before eating. The hosts discuss the rise of "influencer culture" where restaurants provide free meals in exchange for social media promotion.

A discussion on the mechanics of "blocking" users on Twitter explores whether it is more effective to announce the block with a hashtag or to do so silently. The hosts share their personal evolution in handling online trolls and algorithmic engagement.

The hosts discuss a dispute with a listener over the mechanics of air conditioners freezing up. This leads to a broader conversation about social media etiquette and the decision to "block" rude commenters on Twitter.

The culture of Facebook is criticized for its focus on birthdays and morbid updates within private groups, such as an MTV alumni group. Strategies for managing social media include using RSS feeds to automate posts from a microblog to Twitter and then to Facebook, often leading to conversations where the original poster is not actually present. Annoyances regarding Foursquare check-ins and the general "clutter" of social media updates are discussed.