Comedian Aron Woldeslassie debates journalist Jed Kim on the greatness of Rubik's Cube vs. the creativity of origami. They discuss the history, environmental concerns, and versatility of the cube, as well as origami's scientific applications and representation of personal growth. They also mention the value of stadium food in a separate debate and share creative uses of origami. They express their admiration for the arguments and invite listeners to vote for their choice.
The Rubik's Cube offers a versatile and iconic puzzle, challenging the mind and teaching persistence.
Origami is a captivating art form that fosters creativity, has a rich history, and has made significant contributions to science.
Deep dives
Rubik's Cube - a colorful cube with endless variations
The Rubik's Cube is a three-dimensional toy that offers 43 quintillion variations, challenging your mind and pushing you to think creatively. It has had a cultural impact, inspiring tournaments and speedcubing as a sport. It also benefits your brain and memory, and teaches the value of persistence. With multiple uses, like distracting opponents and being a pet rock alternative, the Rubik's Cube is a versatile and iconic puzzle.
Origami - the art of limitless creativity
Origami is a versatile and abstract art form that allows you to transform a simple piece of paper into any imaginable shape. It fosters creativity, starting with simple folds like paper airplanes and progressing to complex creations. Origami has a rich history and has even made significant contributions to science, such as DNA origami and space exploration. With endless possibilities and the ability to foster personal growth, origami is a unique and captivating art form.
Sophie crowns Rubik's Cube the Smash Boom Best
After considering the arguments, Sophie ultimately selects the Rubik's Cube as the winner. She was impressed by the cube's history, benefits, and its ability to distract opponents and spark curiosity. While recognizing the creativity and versatility of origami, Sophie felt that the Rubik's Cube provided a greater overall appeal. Sophie commends both sides for their compelling arguments and declares the Rubik's Cube as the champion of this Smash Boom Best debate.
Today’s debate is a geometric puzzler. It’s Rubik’s Cube vs. Origami! Catch producer and comedian Aron Woldeslassie going pattern-to-pattern with journalist Jed Kim and see who wins – the cutest cube or the power of the paper. Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!
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