AI Pope Applications, Teenage Bus Thieves & Petro-Masculinity | This is True Really News Ep 1067

Welcome back to This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In Episode 1067, we’re covering the absolute weirdest and most absurd stories the world has to offer this week. From a ChatGPT user who got flattery-bombed into applying for the papacy, to a 14-year-old Norwegian kid who just can't stop stealing public buses (and driving them flawlessly).Plus, we dive into the bizarre academic theory of "Petro-masculinity" and take a trip to Poland where "Hades Funeral Services" had a very public, very awkward mishap at a crosswalk. All the news you're about to hear is true. Really! (As far as we know).0:00 - Intro: The Batmobile GoFundMe & Nerd Transportation Solutions3:20 - The AI Pope: How ChatGPT Convinced a 53-Year-Old to Apply for the Vatican's Top Job8:41 - Norway's Serial Teenage Bus Thief: 3 Joyrides, Zero Consequences17:00 - "Petro-Masculinity": Academics Claim "Drill Baby Drill" is Subconsciously Erotic23:01 - Hades Funeral Services: A Literal Dead Drop in a Polish CrosswalkWe are currently snark-deprived! We want your stories, your questions, your conundrums, and your highly-detailed snark.Email the show: [email protected] a comment below to let us know your favorite story from today's episode!If you enjoyed the episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Follow. (And stay tuned for our totally real GoFundMe to get every nerd their very own 1966 Batmobile).Episode ChaptersJoin the ConversationSupport the Show