Anything but "Into the Spider-Verse!" — Intentionally Blank Ep. 134
Dec 27, 2023
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This week on the podcast, Dan and Brandon discuss a food heist involving Kit Kats, strange items on their shelf, their Ferrari collections, snack food tie-ins to popular franchises, creative ideas for menu incorporation, and the idea of putting a shelf life on board games.
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The motive behind the Kit Kat heist remains unclear, leaving investigators puzzled and theories ranging from personal interest to involvement in a criminal network.
The unconventional elements of the Kit Kat heist, such as returning the stolen goods without apparent benefit, multiple crate companies, mistaken identities, and Craigslist connections, contribute to the overall mystery and intrigue surrounding the burglary.
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Strange Kit Kat Heist
A bizarre heist took place where $250,000 worth of rare Japanese Kit Kats were stolen multiple times. The Kit Kats were imported by a company called Boxu, which creates subscription boxes using Japanese candy. The thief, known as the Kit Kat burglar, contracted a shipping company to transport the Kit Kats from California to New Jersey. However, the truck carrying the Kit Kats mysteriously disappeared, and it was later discovered that the driver was not affiliated with the shipping company. The stolen Kit Kats were left in two warehouses, one of which is not releasing them due to lack of proof of ownership. The peculiar heist leaves many unanswered questions, including the motive behind stealing the Kit Kats and the true identity of the thief.
Unexplained Aspect of the Heist
The heist took a strange turn when the stolen Kit Kats were left in warehouses and the thief called the fulfillment company claiming to be a scammer. However, the reason behind the theft remains unclear as the heist did not result in any financial gain for the thief. The fulfillment company was left puzzled as they attempted to trace the chain of events leading up to the heist. Blame and responsibility have been debated amongst the crate companies involved, but no clear conclusions have been reached. The unusual circumstances surrounding the heist continue to baffle investigators.
Possible Theories and Speculations
Various theories have been proposed to explain the motive behind the Kit Kat heist. Some suggest that the thief may have been a fan of rare Japanese Kit Kats and simply wanted to possess the valuable collection. Others speculate that the thief could have been part of a larger criminal network, stealing the Kit Kats as a way to launder money or transport illicit substances. However, no concrete evidence has emerged to support any of these theories. The true intentions of the Kit Kat burglar remain a mystery.
Unconventional Elements of the Heist
Several unconventional elements of the Kit Kat heist have made it all the more perplexing. The fact that the thief voluntarily returned the stolen Kit Kats without any apparent benefit raises questions about their true intentions. Additionally, the involvement of multiple crate companies, mistaken identities, and Craigslist connections add to the overall strangeness of the heist. The peculiar nature of the heist has left investigators and the public intrigued, searching for answers to the many unanswered questions surrounding the mysterious Kit Kat burglar.
This week on Intentionally Blank, Dan and Brandon talk about anything but Into the Spider-verse. Instead, join us as Dan gives Brandon several gifts, how magic the gathering has several strange brand deals, and how bad the two are at being bougie.
Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/GQaROawNYgE?feature=shared
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