Tech journalist and commentator Tom Merritt is back on the show. Two scoops of crazy with the Ice Cream Challenge and #NotMyAriel. Plus, a Keanu Reeves quiz, a secret quiz, and advice on googling in a dating relationship.
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Topics:
IceCreamChallenge: Why are they trying to ruin ice cream for everyone – in summer? – USA TODAY
A Man Licked a Carton of Ice Cream for a Viral Internet Challenge. Now He’s in Jail. – The New York Times
Louisiana Man Who Licked Grocery Store Ice Cream for Internet Challenge Arrested – PEOPLE
I Googled My Date and Came Up With Zilch. That’s Weird, Right? – Slate
Thread on Little Mermaid bot activity – @viveka
Don’t feed “The Little Mermaid” racist trolls: Sketchy accounts fuel anti-Ariel outrage – Salon
Don’t give in to your anger: That #BoycottStarWarsVII hashtag was the work of trolls – Mashable
Quizzes:
Everyone Is A Character Played By Keanu Reeves — Which One Are You? by Freddie Apperley from the BuzzFeed community
Take This Quiz And We’ll Reveal Which Disney Character Would Be Your Sidekick by abigailclifford from the BuzzFeed community