Topic: Television Memes

3 chapters across the catalog

Red Book Special
Episode 1648 22:00 - 24:34

1648: Red Book Special

Vagina and Penis Memes in Television Advertising

A Red Book prediction regarding the increased use of the word "vagina" in mainstream advertising is revisited. The hosts play a montage of the words "vagina" and "penis" being used on television, predicting that "penis-based" advertising will soon follow the "vagina meme" seen in recent feminine hygiene commercials.

Killer Crickets
Episode 1102 18:28 - 21:37

1102: Killer Crickets

Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, Rebuttal Visuals

The televised rebuttal by Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer is criticized for poor production values, including an awkward camera angle and makeup choices. The visual presentation of the two Democratic leaders sparked numerous internet memes and comparisons to the film "They Live." The performance is described as weak and a distraction from the underlying policy debate.

Episode 405 1:13:56 - 1:16:22

405: Piles of Pelicans

HBO Girls HPV Meme, Elijah Character

The HBO series "Girls" features a storyline where characters discuss HPV testing and transmission. The hosts analyze the segment as a vehicle for promoting medical memes, specifically regarding the inability of men to be tested for the virus and the social stigma associated with the diagnosis.