Topic: Subliminal Messages

Mickey Dolenz, the last surviving member of The Monkees, is suing the Department of Justice to obtain the band's full FBI files. Existing redacted files suggest the FBI monitored the group in the 1960s due to allegations that they used subliminal messages associated with left-wing politics during their live performances.

A 1983 article written by John C. Dvorak for InfoWorld describes a software product called ExpandoVision for the Atari 400 that inserted subliminal messages into television broadcasts. The story includes a prank involving a "Sexual Confidence" cartridge and a hostess at the Comdex trade show, as well as a connection to Robin Williams' guru, Satara Kalsa.

A brief disagreement occurs over the quality of the movie *Josie and the Pussycats*. While one host views it as a good film that accurately addresses subliminal messaging in the music industry, the other finds it "horrible." This leads to a side comment on *The Handmaid's Tale*, which is described as a fictionalized future where "Christian white men" take over the government.

A street sign in Austin was briefly changed to "David Bowie Street" by fans, sparking a discussion about the city's liberal culture. The segment jokingly links Austin to "Satanism," citing the presence of "Satan's Cheerleaders" and other occult-themed groups. A backmasked clip of President Obama's "Yes We Can" speech is played to "prove" subliminal messaging.

Analysis of the Fox News debate broadcast suggests the prominent placement of the Facebook "F" logo next to candidates served as a subliminal "fail" grade. Claims are made that Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's Democratic ties influenced the production, while Mark Zuckerberg's political interests are characterized as focused primarily on H1B visa expansion and immigration.

During the CNN debate broadcast, a protest sign referencing the "frothy mix" urban dictionary definition of Rick Santorum's name was briefly visible. The incident raised questions regarding broadcast standards and the accidental or intentional inclusion of derogatory subliminal messaging in national political coverage.

Television producer Chuck Lorre is using high-speed vanity cards at the end of shows like The Big Bang Theory to broadcast personal and political messages. One specific card, number 240, discusses the producer's views on God and Fox News. The hosts question the legality of flashing text too quickly for the average viewer to read without a DVR.

A mysterious "Haiti" graphic appeared for several frames during a CBS broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman. This occurrence is linked to the $11.4 billion reconstruction plan for Haiti led by UN Special Envoy Bill Clinton, with claims that the disaster is being leveraged for corporate interests and tax-free havens.