Intentionally Blank Hugos, Oscars, and Turtles? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 140
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Feb 7, 2024 
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the Hugo Awards and other award shows. They also talk about tortoise care, British slang, and controversies surrounding the Hugo Awards. The chapter descriptions include discussions on tortoise care, raising endangered turtles, 'fly tipping', and the need for reform in the awards system.
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Fly-Tipping and Washing Machines
- A dog walker interviewed about the tortoises mentioned fly-tipping and a washing machine in the woods.
- Dan and Brandon discuss the meaning of "fly-tipping" and the randomness of the comment.
Hugo Awards Controversy
- The Hugo Awards are unique as a blend of jury selection and fan voting.
- Overriding fan nominations compromises the award's integrity and disrespects the fandom.
China's Influence on the Hugos
- Sharon Joe, a vocal critic of China, was disqualified from the Hugos.
- This raises concerns about China's influence on the award, hosted there, and its undue pressure.