Once Upon a Time on the Internet

I Guess Chiitan Doesn’t Miss, Huh

HIT OR MISS, I GUESS THEY NEVER MISS, HUH?Taylor and Brit are back from their hiatus with a special episode, just for you. This week Brit tells you a three part story about a viral cosplay tik tok  made by Nyannyancosplay that got millions and millions of views. Taylor gives us a rundown on very specific Japanese mascots, but specifically about Chiitan, an otter who has a craving for violence, and also, a feud with a late night comedy show host.  Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show

The Ridiculously Photogenic Bones

This week we take a trip to the Bone Zone this week.In this episode, Taylor spills the tea about an infamous Tumblr user who was embroiled in a scandal about stealing human bones.  Brit tells us about Zeddie Little, a man who became a meme in 2012 for being a Ridiculously Photogenic Guy.Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show

Para-samsung Relationships

It's a butter noodles episode this week episode as Taylor and Brit bounce back from the holidays and work. Brit gives us a brief overview of Samsung Sam and Cole Sprouse's Tumblr social experiment. Find out how the internet's thirst for a fictional character  and ultimate waifu possibly halted the launch of a global company's AI assistant. Also catch up to speed on some classic Tumblr drama involving Riverdale actor Cole Sprouse and his social experiment exploring parasocial relationships.  Support the show

You Can Flap Your Own Way

"Roses are red, Love is fake, weddings are basically funerals with cake" -Rick This week Taylor shares the worst memes you've seen and talks about the MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way) movement  — we apologize. Brit tells us about Flappy Bird, a mobile game, that burned out bright and fast as was deleted from app stores just as it started gaining popularity.Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show

Wuthering Whites

Party Rock is truly in the house tonight, and we are ready to have a good time. This week Brit shares the wuthering internet rabbit hole she went down this week, and justifies it by regaling the history of flash mobs on the internet and early youtube. Taylor tells us about Grace O'Heeron, a tik tok user, whose home renovation projects frustrated and enamored people on the app. Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show