

1789 - "Glop"
14 snips Aug 10, 2025
Dive into playful discussions about the La Boo Boo doll as a potential listening device and its connection to collectible culture. Hear heated debates on mRNA vaccines and the implications of public health policies. Explore the challenges of AI in classrooms and the emotional complexities of human interaction with technology. Enjoy culinary adventures featuring the unique dish 'glop' and seasoning secrets. Plus, whimsical takes on WNBA fandom and upcoming community events add a fun twist!
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Collectible Doll Mania Returns
- Collectible fads like the La Boo Boo doll launch cheaply and then spike massively on aftermarket hype.
- John C. Dvorak notes the pattern echoes Beanie Babies and signals quick cultural and market mania.
Rushed Media Framing After CDC Attack
- National media rushed to frame the CDC shooting without fully exploring motive details.
- Margaret Brennan highlights investigators consider the suspect believed he was harmed by COVID vaccines.
RFK Jr.'s Vaccine-Injury Rhetoric
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pivoted into overt vaccine-injury rhetoric as HHS secretary.
- His tone signals a political and policy shift that amplifies skeptic narratives.