Blocked and Reported Episode 250: Chris Rufo Allegedly Discovers An Alleged Cabal of Alleged Piss Fetishists At The NSA. Allegedly.
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Mar 3, 2025 This week, the discussion dives into an outrageous exposé by Chris Rufo about the NSA's unique culture involving polyamorous participants. There's humor surrounding hipster culture, the absurdity of paper straw bans, and the misleading statistics on child safety. The hosts analyze the controversial workplace discussions around gender and sexuality within intelligence agencies, scrutinizing appropriateness and evolving norms. All this is woven through personal anecdotes and critiques of media representation, making for a thought-provoking yet entertaining conversation.
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Aella Profiled
- Helen Lewis profiled Aella, the "internet's favorite sex researcher," for The Atlantic.
- Aella slept through Helen's initial interview attempt, later meeting her after a swim and mushroom tea.
Hipster Demise
- The death of the hipster wasn't caused by wokeness, but by trends becoming mainstream.
- Hipsters were actually the "wokes" of their time, performatively caring about social justice and the environment.
Trump's Straw Crusade
- Trump signed an executive order promoting plastic straws and criticizing the "irrational campaign" against them.
- The 500 million plastic straws per day statistic originated from a 9-year-old's estimate, highlighting how misinformation spreads.