Deanna explains the bizarre 'six-seven' trend that kids use with math problems and hand gestures.
Hosts Deanna Chang and Emily Foster explore the bewildering and delightful aspects of modern culture that make them feel "less old." They dissect a viral TikTok trend, a beauty entrepreneur's influence, and the looming impact of AI on jobs. The episode begins with their shared confusion over the Gen Alpha phrase "six, seven," which originated from a song and an NBA player's height. They discuss the viral TikTok creator Jules LeBron, whose "demure" aesthetic took over the internet, and her recent claim of being shadow-banned by the platform. Emily shares how she was impulsively influenced by Anastasia Soare of Anastasia Beverly Hills to buy eyebrow products after hearing her passionate podcast interview. The hosts then "dust" fall fashion trends, highlighting brown suede, monochromatic brown sets, and the perennial power of wearing red, illustrated by a story of Kim Cattrall at the Emmys. They attempt to decipher the nonsensical "doy doy doy" trend popularized by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. A significant segment examines the ethical dilemma of AI and robots, citing the proliferation of Waymo vehicles in LA and the potential eradication of jobs like drivers, checkout clerks, and assistants. Deanna argues that consumers have power to prioritize human jobs, suggesting people choose human drivers and avoid AI services like ChatGPT where possible. The episode closes with a polarizing sighting of Sarah Jessica Parker wearing Ugg boots in New York, which they interpret as a deserved break for her feet. The tone is conversational, humorous, and warmly digressive, feeling like a chat between curious friends. Listeners who enjoy cultural decoding, lighthearted lifestyle commentary, and ethical tech discussions will appreciate this episode. Those seeking highly structured, single-topic deep dives might find the free-flowing style less engaging.
