

Ep. 509: "A Dirty Rectangle on the Wall"
Aug 21, 2023
Exploring their forgotten relationship with Twitter and the absence it leaves, comparing it to a blank spot on a wall with fresh dirt. They express disbelief at the process of reviewing flagged content. A discussion about recent events and histrionics. Discussing the suspension of their Twitter account but still being able to access the platform and see ads and baseball clips. The speakers discuss the concept of appealing against a violation of the Twitter rules and explore different approaches and tones for the appeal. A discussion about disliked phrases in English language, focusing on the usage of 'experience' as a transitive verb. Reflections on their experience playing pool and how it relates to their teenage insecurities. Analysis of a Twitter account suspension due to the violation of platform rules, focusing on rules against violent speech and the company's carelessness with its name and logo. The speakers discuss the process of creating an intro for a song called 'Blanket Hog'. The speakers discuss a range of unrelated topics, such as failed Twitter projects, David Lynch's 'Inland Empire,' picking music for babies, and their connection to Godspeed You, Black Emperor.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Humorous Discussion on Exaggerated Consequences and Social Media Suspensions
01:56 • 2min
Recent Events and Histrionics
03:28 • 4min
Speculation and Reflections
07:02 • 4min
Twitter Suspension and Random Content
10:52 • 2min
Appealing Twitter Violations
12:30 • 13min
Tone and Style
25:37 • 14min
Language pet peeves, FOMO, and billiards with grunge ladies
40:04 • 3min
Reflections on Pool and Teenage Insecurities
42:41 • 14min
Analysis of Twitter Suspension and Policy on Wishing Harm
56:38 • 3min
Creating an Intro for 'Blanket Hog'
59:21 • 20min
Random Conversations about Twitter, Babies, and Music
01:19:03 • 2min