Timcast IRL · March 19, 2020 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #29 - Health Minister Collapses Discussing Coronavirus, Marvel Unleashes Cringey Woke Comic

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 29, recorded on March 19, 2020, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the rapidly developing coronavirus pandemic alongside a critical examination of Marvel's new "New Warriors" comic book lineup. The show opened with Tim reading listener comments about government-imposed restrictions, including Australia's ban on gatherings of 500 people outdoors and 100 indoors, as well as local government closures of public facilities like pools, libraries, and visitor information centers. The conversation shifted to a magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck Utah with a 4.7 aftershock, which had reportedly caused panic because the University of Utah had predicted a potential 9.8 magnitude quake. Tim discussed his own experience being rushed out of his home, crediting his coronavirus preparation supplies. The hosts then pivoted to what Tim described as a "nightmarish" story: Marvel's introduction of new "New Warriors" characters named "Safe Space" and "Snowflake," who are depicted as twins with one being non-binary. Tim criticized the characters, particularly one named "Screentime" whose power is connected to Google, calling the concept silly while acknowledging that consumers should decide through their purchasing power whether such products succeed. The discussion touched on the broader cultural debate around "woke" content in comics, with Tim noting his preference for original characters over repurposed heroes turned into "woke caricatures." The episode also referenced the closure of Chicago Midway air traffic control tower due to confirmed coronavirus cases among employees, highlighting the pandemic's impact on critical infrastructure. Listeners contributed comments about job losses, with one viewer sharing they lost their video editing position due to the economic downturn.

TL;DR

  • →Tim and co-hosts discuss Australian coronavirus lockdowns banning gatherings of 500+ outdoors and 100+ indoors
  • →A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Utah with a 4.7 aftershock, prompting emergency evacuations
  • →Tim criticizes Marvel's new "New Warriors" characters "Safe Space" and "Snowflake" as overly woke and silly
  • →Discussion of a character named "Screentime" whose power involves Google connectivity
  • →Chicago Midway air traffic control tower closed due to confirmed coronavirus cases among staff
  • →Tim reads listener comments about job losses and economic impacts from the pandemic

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Listener Comments
    Tim reads listener messages about coronavirus restrictions and thanks new members
  • 30:00
    Utah Earthquake Discussion
    Tim shares his experience during the Utah earthquake and discusses emergency preparedness
  • 60:00
    Job Loss and Economic Impact
    Listener shares story of losing video editing job, highlighting economic damage from pandemic
  • 90:00
    Marvel New Warriors Criticism
    Tim dives deep into Marvel's new "Safe Space" and "Snowflake" characters, calling them cringe
  • 120:00
    Comic Book Culture War
    Tim and co-hosts debate woke content in comics and consumer choice in the marketplace

Notable Quotes

“They often try and take old heroes and then turn them into woke caricatures. Right, exactly. And that's stupid. Make something new. This is something new.”

— Tim Pool · criticism of Marvel's approach to new characters

“If they want to make a product like asparagus-flavored ice cream, maybe somebody will want to buy it. I'm not going to rag on someone for want of buying asparagus flavored ice cream, I think it's weird, I wouldn't want it, but in this instance I look at this and I'm like this is silly, I will not buy it and when they don't make money well then maybe they'll stop doing it.”

— Tim Pool · philosophy on consumer choice and market forces

“So I think it's about time we go over to what may be one of the most nightmarish stories I've ever seen. I already have a headache here. Marvel introduces new warriors, safe space, and snowflake. Let that sink in. This is not a joke. I thought this was a joke.”

— Tim Pool · introduction of Marvel criticism segment

“You can't just say you're something if you're clearly, definitively female. I guess you could. You can call yourself whatever you want. Whatever, man.”

— Tim Pool · commentary on character identity in new Marvel comic

“I think it's a bad idea. My thing's always like this, though, dude. If they want to make a product like asparagus-flavored ice cream, maybe somebody will want to buy it.”

— Ian Crossland · co-host agreement on market-driven content creation

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