TRASHFUTURE *PREVIEW* Like and Subscribe on Pray Dot Com feat. Josh Boerman
Jun 13, 2025
Join a humorous exploration of the bizarre intersection of AI and evangelical culture, as the conversation centers on Pray.com and Gloo.ai. Dive into the absurdities surrounding Garfield Eats and its auction, tackling the chaos of licensing and fan culture. Discover the strange journey of a restaurateur turned political candidate, complete with quirky merchandise. The hosts also critique the conflict between creators and their critics, featuring an outrageous legal case involving crypto-kidnappers. Be ready for a mix of laughs and insightful commentary!
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Garfield Eats Twitter Auction
- Nathan Masry auctioned the Garfield Eats Twitter account for $4,000 amid licensing issues with Paramount Studios.
- The account, tied to a Garfield pizza restaurant with no lasagna served, was a movement challenging licensing norms.
Garfield Eats as a Movement
- The Garfield Eats account wasn't just a brand but a movement that exposed the complexities and ugliness of IP licensing.
- It boldly mixed technology, entertainment, and fan engagement despite being misunderstood.
Michael Bay and Skibbity Toilet
- Michael Bay bought rights to the Skibbity Toilet meme early and is consulting on its mainline YouTube show.
- Riley trusts Bay to do justice to avant-garde meme-based movie adaptation.