The Deprogram Episode 189 - The 12 Day Cope Wars
Jul 4, 2025
This conversation humorously dives into the quirks of ethnic stereotypes and personal travel tales from Yugoslavia. It critiques U.S. foreign policy absurdities and navigates the complexities of the Israel-Iran conflict. The hosts explore the impact of social media on political discourse and the irony of modern governance in Iran. They wrap up with a lighthearted examination of coping mechanisms during stressful times, blending humor with insightful commentary throughout.
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Casual Niche Racism Joke
- The podcast begins with a racist joke about a Kurdish man whose eye hurts when drinking tea because of a spoon poking him.
- This illustrates casual niche racism as part of regional humor.
Yugoslav Humor Stereotypes
- Yugoslav humor stereotypes Serbs as 'dicks,' Bosnians as dumb, Croatians as homophobic, Macedonians as too nice, and Bulgarians as traitors.
- Slovenians are jokingly called 'femboys' and compared to greedy schemers, replacing the role typically attributed to Jews in jokes.
Parents' Yugoslav Tour
- Slurp Bofa's parents toured former Yugoslav countries, loving Serbia and noting Slovenia's small population of about 2 million.
- This reflects personal experiences of regional travel and perceptions of population size.