Lateral with Tom Scott 96: The king of everywhere
Aug 9, 2024
Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, and Tom Lum bring their comedic flair as they tackle quirky questions about roundabout routes and mystical doorbells. They dive into the historic controversy of Fred Flintstone promoting cigarettes, blending humor with critical analysis of advertising ethics. The group also amusingly explores Poland's quirky kingship declaration and its symbolism. With light-hearted banter, they touch on eco-friendly solutions involving kangaroos and share insights on the cultural challenges of online gaming.
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Grammar Outrage Drove A Cigarette Scandal
- 1961 Winston ad angered viewers because of grammar, not cartoon cigarette endorsements.
- Critics complained the slogan used like instead of as: "Winston tastes good like a cigarette should," which purists found incorrect.
Poland Declared Jesus Its King In 2016
- Poland ceremonially declared Jesus Christ its King in 2016 during a Jubilee Act ceremony attended by President Andrzej Duda.
- Hosts note the title is symbolic: as King of Kings Jesus 'reigns' over believers worldwide, so more subjects exist outside Poland than inside.
Nikola's Electric Truck Demo Relied On Gravity
- Nikola's 2018 promotional video showed a 1000hp hydrogen semi in motion but used a slight downhill roll to move the truck.
- Company later admitted the prototype wasn't fully operational and founder Trevor Milton was jailed for fraud in 2023.