Even If It's Fake, It's Real
Summary
The hosts introduce a new segment, "Even If It's Fake, It's Real," inspired by a 2010 blog post about a staged Google Street View birth. They apply this concept to a viral TikTok song based on a Facebook feud over a stolen broccoli casserole recipe. After investigating, they discover the original exchange was role-played by users in a boomer impersonation group, discussing whether the hoax diminishes the art's value.
Topics discussed
Intro: Adrian under the blanket and new segment announcement
The philosophy of 'Even if it's fake, it's real' and the Google Street View birth hoax
The viral 'Thin Mouth' TikTok song and the broccoli casserole feud
Discovering the meme was role-play by Ben Palmer and friends
Exploring more of Helen Highwater's bizarre Facebook exchanges
Interview with Helen Highwater and final thoughts on internet reality
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