Lateral with Tom Scott 23: Naval gazing
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Mar 17, 2023 A salute sparks jokes about tarry sailors, before the panel tackles a cello-sideways murder riddle and McDonald’s upside-down Golden Arches. They wrestle with a tricky pill-sorting puzzle, California football field lines that trace a fault, and a mirror-shy vampire in Super Smash Bros.
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Why Naval Salutes Face Down
- Royal Navy salutes palm down to avoid showing tar-stained hands to superior officers.
- The historical practice explains a persistent visual difference between naval and other service salutes.
Cellist Riddle Reveals Costume Clue
- Karen posed a fictional murder riddle about a cellist found dead with odd clothing details.
- The panel deduced a miniskirt was inconsistent with a performing cellist, flagging the scene as suspicious.
Upside-Down Arches For PR
- A McDonald's branch in California flipped its golden arches upside down to make a "W" for International Women's Day.
- The stunt was a visual, publicity-focused gesture rather than substantive support.