INFLUENCE The Weird Stuff Lurking in the "Depths of Wikipedia" [ENCORE]
Aug 28, 2023
Annie Rauwerda, a writer and longtime Wikipedia editor, discusses the funny and often bizarre articles found on the site. They talk about a sketchy influencer who turned the weirdness of Wikipedia into a brand. The hosts share their fascination with the Depths of Wikipedia account and the phenomenon of clicking through articles to reach the philosophy page. They also discuss bizarre incidents like the Dave Matthews Band's poop incident and Kim Jong Un's brother's obsession with Eric Clapton.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Weird Wikipedia and Building a Brand
02:29 • 12min
Depths of Wikipedia
14:34 • 4min
Guessing the Episode Topic and Thanking Patreon Supporters
18:44 • 2min
Exploring the Depths of Wikipedia
20:19 • 11min
The Quirks of Wikipedia
31:02 • 25min
Ways to Follow and Connect with the Hosts
55:34 • 3min