Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Erik Weihenmayer
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Jun 22, 2024 Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, talks about his adventurous life. The podcast covers humorous news quotations, social media regulations, Olympic humor, celebrity dads' unique parenting styles, seniors living on college campuses, legal battles over deleted texts, a baby name expert, and funny news recap.
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The Gay News Blooper
- Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, is known for a viral news blooper.
- A news anchor meant to say "blind" but said "gay," which Weihenmayer jokes boosted his career.
Climbing with Guides
- Weihenmayer clarifies he climbs with guides, especially for challenging terrains like the Khumbu Icefall.
- His team uses bells and verbal cues to guide him through treacherous paths.
Echolocation as Scenery
- Weihenmayer explains that while he doesn't climb for the visual view, he experiences the scenery through echolocation.
- The sound vibrations bouncing off the surroundings create a unique, immersive experience.