Vibe Check They Might Have Ate With That
Dec 10, 2025
The hosts dive into Pantone's controversial selection of 'Cloud Dancer' as the 2026 Color of the Year, exploring its cultural implications and political resonance. They also discuss Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. and the impact of this acquisition on Hollywood's future and local economies. The conversation shifts to 'vibes,' with an appreciation for adult slumber parties and a critique of airplane etiquette. They cheer for Australia's ban on teen social media while lamenting the troubling return of harmful slurs in discourse.
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White As A Cultural Signal
- Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year, "Cloud Dancer," is a sterile white that sparked backlash and cultural debate.
- Zach and Saeed read the choice as a statement about a dehumanized, AI-shaped future rather than mere fashion trend.
Announcement Felt Like A Set-Up
- Zach recounts Jay Wortham flagging the Pantone pick and notes the CEO, a Black woman, announced it wearing white.
- He warns that putting a Black woman in that role created an avoidable cultural trap.
Sterile Aesthetic Equals Human Loss
- Saeed links Cloud Dancer's sterility to AI, deepfakes, and a loss of humanness in culture.
- The hosts worry the white aesthetic signals wealth, nonhuman spaces, and a future lacking human labor.