This Week in Startups The 2022 TWiSTY Awards! | E1647
Dec 29, 2022
Join in the fun as the hosts celebrate the wackiest moments from the past year in startups! Discover the best props, memes, and gadgets that defined 2022, along with playful critiques of notable entrepreneurs. There’s humor in the nominees for Best CEO and eyebrow-raising reflections on startup controversies. Plus, enjoy lighthearted banter about emojis and Halloween costumes that keep the conversation lively. Take a trip through the highs and lows of innovation, media, and even autonomous vehicles.
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Don Julio: Prop of the Year
- Don Julio tequila won the "Best Prop" Twisty award, partially due to its association with WeWork's shenanigans.
- The tequila prop was inspired by WeWork's culture of excess and misbehavior.
Facepalm Emoji Wins
- The "facepalm" emoji was the most used behind-the-scenes emoji by This Week in Startups producers.
- It reflects the frequent face-palming moments during the show and in the tech industry.
Explainer Meme Wins
- The "guy/girl explaining" meme won "Best Meme", featuring one person looking disinterested while the other explains something.
- Jason Calacanis found the meme particularly funny, especially the versions with album covers.