The Bunker – News without the nonsense Trump shooting, Oasis frenzy, Huak Tuah and more – The 20 weirdest moments of 2024 – Part One
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Dec 20, 2024 
Miranda Sawyer, a seasoned journalist and year analyst from Paper Cuts, joins Jonn Elledge, a contributor to various podcasts, to reflect on the wildest moments of 2024. They dive into the chaos of Oasis's ticket sales and the implications of their reunion. Outrage over England's Euros kit sparks fervent debates about cultural identity. The duo also examines the bizarre media frenzy around Donald Trump's controversies, shedding light on class identity and the absurdities of viral fame. Their witty insights make 2024’s chaos entertainingly relatable.
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Oasis Ticket Frenzy
- Oasis reunion tickets went on sale, giving fans a harsh lesson in economics.
- Ticketmaster used dynamic pricing, causing prices to surge, and later cancelled tickets purchased via bots.
The Couch Incident
- A fake passage from J.D. Vance's memoir about him engaging in a sexual act with a couch went viral.
- Despite being false, it gained traction and became a humorous anecdote.
Olympic Shooting Duo
- South Korean shooter Kim Yeji and Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikech became a popular duo at the Olympics.
- Their contrasting styles and casual confidence caught the public's attention.