EP.210 - DIDDY'S BODYGUARD GONE FROM PNEUMONIA, FIRST EVER ENCOUNTER OF A UFO & WICKED MOVIE CONTROVERSY
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Why did the Mattel incident with the Wicked movie toy box create controversy?
Mattel mistakenly printed 'wicked.com' instead of 'wickedmovie.com' on the toy box, leading to a link to an adult website.
What is the theory behind the viral Mattel incident being a marketing strategy?
Some believe the mistake was intentional to create buzz and controversy, drawing attention to the movie.
What is the 'last encounter theory' and how does it relate to relationships?
The theory suggests that once both parties in a relationship learn their lessons, the universe stops putting them in each other's paths, marking the last encounter.
Why might some people prefer to stay in prison?
Some individuals might find prison life more stable and secure than the outside world, with guaranteed food and shelter.
What is the Denver Spider-Man story and why is it significant?
In the 1940s, an old man in Denver found a tall, thin man resembling Slenderman in his kitchen, who killed him. The case is significant for its mysterious circumstances and the impossibility of the intruder's entry through a small trap door.
What happened in the Walmart oven incident in Halifax, Canada?
A 19-year-old girl, Garisman Carr, was found dead and burnt inside a Walmart oven, leading to questions about how she got trapped and why the oven was on during cleaning.
Why did Diddy's bodyguard, who was set to testify against him, die of pneumonia?
The bodyguard's death is suspicious as several celebrities linked to Diddy have died of pneumonia, raising questions about foul play.
What is the Fox and Hound ghost game and how is it played?
The game involves using white powder and friends, where one person (the fox) leaves a trail and has a head start, while the others (the hounds) scream while chasing. The fox must not lead the hounds back to their house to avoid the ghost following them home.
What is the significance of the first recorded UFO sighting in 1561 in Nuremberg, Germany?
The sighting, documented in a historic painting, described a war in the sky with various shapes and objects colliding and exploding, marking one of the earliest known accounts of UFO activity.
Why might aliens use biodegradable technology for their spacecraft?
Aliens might use biodegradable materials to create spacecraft that can dissolve back into the ecosystem, unlike human-made materials that persist indefinitely.
- The toy packaging included a link to an adult website instead of the movie's official site.
- The hosts speculate that the mistake could have been a marketing strategy to generate buzz.
- The incident highlights the power of viral marketing.
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