Paula Poundstone, comedian, joins to discuss Arizona's extreme abortion ban and Democratic AG's stance. They also touch on social media oversharing, political donations, and GOP intra-party struggles. The episode includes witty commentary on political comedy, absurd scenarios, and an amusing encounter with Alan Rickman. Outdoor furniture, social awkwardness, movie critiques, and manatee protection laws add to the entertaining mix.
Reflecting on the evolving view of Copaganda in media and its impact on societal perceptions of law enforcement in films.
Challenge the misleading usage of the term 'non-comedogenic' on skincare products, causing frustration for sensitive skin individuals.
Critiquing the portrayal of Oppenheimer in movies like Bad Boys II, questioning the relevance of certain characters and plotlines.
Exploring the mislabeling of South Asians as Southeast Asians, highlighting the need for accurate categorization and understanding of diverse populations within Asia.
Deep dives
Crime vs True Crime
The true crime genre should be called crime, as it's just another genre of crime in the entertainment industry, and the distinction between crime and true crime is unnecessary.
Interrupted Conversations
Being interrupted mid-conversation by someone familiar and then being forgotten during the ensuing interaction is frustrating and awkward, leaving you feeling unacknowledged and unsure how to proceed.
Shopping Carts at Self-Checkout
Using a shopping cart at the self-checkout in a grocery store runs counter to the efficiency of self-checkouts meant for quick transactions with smaller items, creating bottlenecks and slowing down the process.
Non-Comedogenic Skincare
The term non-comedogenic on skincare products is misleading as it claims to not clog pores but lacks FDA backing, leading to frustration for those with sensitive or breakout-prone skin.
South Asian Mislabeling
The mislabeling of South Asians as Southeast Asians is a common but inaccurate categorization, contributing to misunderstanding and disrespect toward the distinct regions and populations within Asia.
Critique of Oppenheimer and Movie Plot
Oppenheimer's portrayal in the movie is critiqued for being overrated, focusing too much on the big explosion and neglecting substance. The speaker questions the relevance of certain characters and plotlines, suggesting the film could have been improved by removing unnecessary elements.
Discussion on Depiction of Copaganda and Ethics
The podcast explores the evolving view on Copaganda in media, impacting how movies like Bad Boys are perceived. The speakers reflect on the ethical implications of police portrayal and the influence on audience perception, highlighting the shift in societal expectations towards law enforcement depictions in films.
Lovett or Leave It dims the lights and slips into something more comfortable for a late show at LA's Lyric Hyperion! Paula Poundstone joins for What A Week to help us process a hideous abortion ban and a gay bug fungus. Hari Kondabolu stops by to put the petty in pet peeves, and James III shares his appreciation for cinematic masterpiece Bad Boys II in a round of Ok, Stop. And we could keep going! We're not even sleepy!
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