Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang The Top 200 Moments in Culture History
Jul 1, 2020
Matt and Bowen celebrate their 200th episode by counting down the Top 200 Moments in Culture History. They discuss ocean exploration, Alaska's Snatch Game, and Birdo's gender evolution. The hosts explore the legacy of Michael Jackson, Dakota Fanning's career, and iconic cultural moments. They debate the ending of a movie and discuss Regina King, Alison Williams, and Whitney Houston's unforgettable performance. Additionally, they delve into the cultural impact of Beanie Babies and Furby toys.
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Names Become Cultural Forces
- Name popularity (e.g., Amanda) becomes cultural plumbing as cohorts rise into workplaces and media.
- The hosts treat naming trends as a subtle but pervasive cultural force.
Meeting Michelle Yeoh
- They recalled meeting Michelle Yeoh at Vulture Fest and her warm reaction to Bowen's remark about Crazy Rich Asians.
- Bowen described Yeoh's gratitude for being recognized as an Asian star, making the encounter memorable.
Science Is Part Of Culture
- They included cosmic origins like the Big Bang as foundational cultural moments.
- The hosts argue science events can be legitimately ranked alongside pop-culture artifacts.