Actress Aubrey Plaza joins the Boys to brainstorm podcast mascots, discuss the need to unify their brand, and explore unique swearing in children's nursery rhymes. They also touch on audition stories, debate Aubrey Plaza's potential role in the MCU, and raise awareness about horseshoe crab injustice.
The extraction of horseshoe crabs' blue blood for pharmaceutical use is endangering their population and needs to be addressed.
Aubrey Plaza suggests playing a unique and eccentric Marvel character, such as Gold Member from Austin Powers, in the MCU.
Aubrey proposes using the creative cursing style seen on Succession in interviews, adding an edgy and original element that can generate intrigue and interest from audiences.
Deep dives
The danger faced by horseshoe crabs due to blood extraction
Horseshoe crabs are being harmed due to the extraction of their blue blood, which is used in pharmaceuticals. Thousands of crabs are captured, have their blood drained, and then are released back into the ocean. Female crabs lose up to 70% of their blood during this process, leading to a weakening of their population. This practice has been ongoing since 1975 and is endangering these ancient creatures.
Aubrey's pitch to become Gold Member in the MCU
Aubrey jokingly suggests that she should play Gold Member from Austin Powers in the MCU. The idea revolves around her portraying a character with a golden complexion who is angry at Spider-Man and seeks revenge. The humorous idea plays on the uniqueness of the Gold Member character and could provide a fresh and eccentric take on a Marvel character.
Using Succession-style creative cursing in interviews
Aubrey proposes using the creative cursing style seen on the TV show Succession in interviews. This would involve coming up with unique and memorable phrases that use colorful language to express opinions or ideas. It could add an edgy and original element to interviews and generate intrigue and interest from audiences.
Opening an infrared sauna for children
The idea is to open an infrared sauna specifically designed for children. The sauna would have lower temperatures and shorter session times to ensure safety. The concept highlights the potential health benefits of infrared saunas for children, such as detoxification and relaxation. It could be marketed as a unique and beneficial experience for parents and their children.
Aubrey's concern for horseshoe crabs and their blood extraction
Aubrey expresses concern for horseshoe crabs, particularly the harm caused by the extraction of their blood. She explains that companies extract the blue blood from the crabs to use in pharmaceuticals, weakening the population and threatening their survival. Aubrey calls for an end to this practice and highlights the importance of honoring the wisdom and ancient lineage of horseshoe crabs.
Promoting awareness of the impact of Sonic the Hedgehog on COVID-19
Aubrey suggests using her platform to raise awareness about the potential link between the release of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie and the spread of COVID-19. The idea is to satirically highlight the absurdity of blaming the movie, which was postponed for design changes, for the pandemic. It would emphasize the need for critical thinking and rationality in assessing the causes of global events.
