The Daily Zeitgeist Dr. ManhatTrend Is So Dope 10/07: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Oct. 7th Protests, Toxic Fandom, Joker 2
Oct 7, 2024
The hosts share highlights from their weekends, diving into the spectacle of a Trump rally featuring Elon Musk. They discuss global anti-war protests and examine toxic fandom's impact on creative integrity. The box office flop of Joker 2 sparks a debate on studio appeasement versus authentic storytelling. Delving into the psychology of horror, they explore fear dynamics in villains while reflecting on masculinity and emotional connections to comic book characters. A humorous critique of societal norms keeps the conversation lively.
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Mets vs. Dodgers Postseason Energy
- The Mets, unlike the Dodgers, generate excitement with postseason success.
- The Dodgers face pressure and disappointment if they don't win.
Slow vs. Fast Chase Fear
- Being chased by a slow, determined person is scarier than a fast one.
- This primal fear may stem from human evolution as persistence hunters.
Urinal Rules
- Miles observed young men at a karaoke bar avoiding the middle urinal.
- They cited "the rules," seemingly influenced by online memes about masculinity.