Good Noticings Noticing Manon’s Hiatus, Timothee Chalamet’s Friendships, and The Jakarta Method
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Feb 25, 2026 They unpack Manon’s sudden hiatus and the fan theories swirling around it. They cover the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s tariffs and how tariffs were used as political leverage. They discuss Prince Andrew’s arrest and tangled history. They talk about Timothée Chalamet’s admiration for Matthew McConaughey. They summarize The Jakarta Method and US Cold War interventions.
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Bring Backup Gear For Remote Podcasting
- Have backup equipment when recording remotely to avoid cancelled or disrupted episodes.
- Claire recommended owning a spare mic and testing local stores' hours—she scrambled in Milan when shops were closed until afternoon.
Milan Olympics Trip Came With Stoat Mascot And Pasta Souvenirs
- Claire shared her Olympic trip: she attended hockey semis/finals and collected ring-shaped souvenir pasta, noting the Milan mascot 'Tina' is a stoat and Italy's slogan was "Your Vibe."
- She described rooting for Canada (as a paid favor) and being amused by the mascot giveaways and slogan translation.
Manon’s Hiatus Involves Label Control And Fan Sleuthing
- Ashley and Claire traced Cat's Eye member Manon's sudden hiatus to company statements and fan sleuthing that exposed her limited solo exposure and uneven choreography placement.
- Claire noted Manon's Weverse message claiming she's "healthy" while label Hybe/Geffen framed the break as for "health and wellbeing," prompting fan conspiracy about being pushed out.
