This week, Jay brings two stories that demonstrate the pitfalls of public health overreach during COVID. Then, Suzanne gives her take on Chris Rock’s Netflix comedy special, and details the facts behind his jokes aimed at Will and Jada Smith.
Plus - The War Room, Bob Wehadababyitsaboy, deer home invaders, and Peeps flavored Pepsi.
Links:
Fibronostalgia:
The War Room: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108515/
Bob Wehadababyitsaboy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JxhTnWrKYs
Wait what:
UPI - Suspected burglar inside New Brunswick home was a panicked deer:
Food Network - Peeps-flavored Pepsi makes its adorable return:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/peeps-pepsi-returns-nationwide
Politics:
https://davidzweig.substack.com/p/when-a-renegade-church-and-a-zealous
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64848106
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/28/1160009021/mask-wearing-attractiveness-study
Pop Culture:
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