Intentionally Blank How Good Was the Louvre Heist? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 237
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Dec 17, 2025 Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells dive into a whirlwind of topics, starting with Dan's unwavering lukewarm stance on K-Pop Demon Hunter. They discuss Brandon’s failure to watch Avatar: The Last Airbender, and compare the daylight Louvre heist to cinematic thrills. The duo explores the intriguing storytelling in professional wrestling, shares favorite romance films like 500 Days of Summer, and debates the recurrence of actors in similar roles. They wrap up with delightful Wes Anderson film recommendations.
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The 'Cool Detective' Was Just A Bystander
- Brandon and Dan discuss a viral photo of a fedora-wearing man thought to be a detective at the Louvre heist.
- They reveal he was just a random passerby who unknowingly appeared cinematic in the shot.
Context Alters How We View Theft
- Dan notes ironic justice in a theft from the Louvre given Paris's history of appropriating other cultures' artifacts.
- He also prefers jewel theft over stealing globally recognized masterpieces like the Mona Lisa.
Simple Passwords Undermine Security
- They relay a reported security lapse: camera passwords at the Louvre allegedly used 'Louvre', making disabling cameras trivial.
- If true, that simple password choice enabled the thieves to turn off surveillance easily.
