The Adam Friedland Show Ep. 195 – Coomberg
Feb 20, 2020
The hosts dive into the absurdity of social media, critiquing ridiculous comments and the evolution of online language. Nick shares awkward family stories from a San Diego trip and keeps it light with reckless driving anecdotes. There's a wild riff on a world that reveres male genitals and some humor around modern cinema. The conversation also touches on dark humor, including provocative jokes about historical atrocities, and nostalgic tales from childhood. Chaos ensues with sound effects and unexpected sketches, making for an entertaining and unpredictable ride.
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Riff On Provocative Internet Content
- Nick Mullen recounts browsing provocative content and joking about legality while riffing on internet culture and influencer nudes.
- The story illustrates his casual, controversial comedic persona and how he frames shock for laughs.
Viral Phrases Dilute Authenticity
- Nick observes internet vernacular quickly homogenizes as users imitate viral phrases until they lose originality.
- He argues this repetition reduces authenticity and makes online discourse shallow.
Creators Lose Out As Memes Spread
- He notes originators of online slang often get silenced while imitators keep the meme alive.
- This creates a cycle where creators lose platform benefit while the style proliferates without them.