It's Been a Minute Ranking the best and worst of 2024: Moo Deng, Drake & Crashing Out
Dec 27, 2024
Ayesha Rascoe, NPR's Weekend Edition host, joins the lively discussion on pop culture moments from 2024. They dive into the significance of the word 'crash out' and its cultural ramifications. The trio explores the infamous rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and reflect on a shocking assassination attempt on a former president. They also spotlight viral star Dr. Rachel Gunn and her breakdancing controversy. Lastly, they poke fun at major flops like the Cybertruck and celebrate the unexpected diva: Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo!
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Crashing Out
- Brittany, Ayesha Rascoe, and B.A. Parker discuss "crash out," a popular phrase.
- Parker explains that it means to panic and act irresponsibly, often followed by regret.
Cutesy
- Ayesha Rascoe's word of the year is "cutesy," inspired by her eight-year-old daughter.
- Her daughter uses it to describe things she finds cute and classy.
Hawk Tuah and New Fame
- Brittany Luce's word of the year is "Hawk Tuah," inspired by a viral moment.
- She discusses how the individual leveraged the moment into a media empire through podcasting.