H.I. #136: Dog Bingo
Summary
The hosts discuss the repressing of the Hello Internet vinyl as the "Mount Doom Edition," featuring new artwork and gray-colored records to save the original metal dies from recycling. They also analyze the statistical distribution of Dinosaurs Attack cards, suspecting non-random pack contents. The conversation shifts to morbid topics like post-death social media footprints and pre-recorded death videos, before concluding with a look at weight-loss wagering firms that pay users for hitting goals.
Topics discussed
The debate over emoticons vs. emojis in text messages
Announcing a repressing of the Hello Internet vinyl record
Sending random thank-you cards to Patreon supporters
Analyzing the probability distribution of dinosaur trading cards
A photo of David Allen with a Hello Internet lock screen
HelloFresh sponsor segment
The ethics and logistics of post-mortem YouTube videos
Gambling on weight loss and the risks of competitive dieting
The world of video game speedrunning and Pitfall 2
Dashlane password manager sponsor segment
The controversy of writing leading zeros in dates
Critiquing the US Space Force logo and uniforms
Reviewing new emoji proposals and their practical uses
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