EPISODE · Oct 21, 2024 · 23 MIN
The Internet IQ Test: Why Giving 'Every Dummy' a Voice Ruined the Information Age
Are you doing the "right thing," or are you just doing things right? There’s a chasm between the two, and most of the world is falling right into it.In this episode, Bunny and Scot spin Mega Wheel the Magnificent to tackle everything from the ballistics of a .44 Magnum to the slow, corporate rot of the internet. They reminisce about the days of typing BASIC code line-by-line and debate why the "Wild West" web was a superior playground before it became a bloated mess of censorship and propaganda.Inside the conversation:Fantasy Firepower: Why the Wave Motion Gun from Star Blazers (Battleship Yamato) is the ultimate sci-fi flex, and Bunny’s case for the heavy kick of a .45 over the "weak" target shooting of a .22.The Internet Audit: A straightforward, non-PC look at why the web was better pre-2007. The boys discuss the shift from nerd playlands to the "fast food" culture of phone-based access and why certain tools should probably require an IQ test.The CD Now Casualty: A look back at the corporate takeover of the early web, remembering the day CD Now was swallowed by the Amazon machine.The "Whole Ass" Philosophy: Why "half-assing" is the ultimate sin and why walking out with your integrity intact is worth more than any paycheck.The Inner Child’s Craving: Bunny’s obsession with the Galloping Ghost Arcade in Chicago and Scot’s craving for "finger paints and peace."Bucket List Realities: Why a Capricorn doesn't need a "bucket list" when they've already hit their goals—but maybe we'll make a stop at Omega Mart or a castle in Scotland before we croak.Whether you're still typing in BASIC or you're just screaming into the social media void, this episode is a raw, funny, and unapologetically honest survival guide for the dimensional creature.
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