The podcast discusses the difference between social media communication and in-person conversations, pointing out that people often say things on social media that they would never say in real life, leading to a disconnect between the two types of interaction.
In the late 90s and early 2000s, online trolling was all about escalating to the most edgy and provocative comments possible. It was a way of shit-talking for the sake of the lulz in a pre-social media world, where almost all communication happened on forums or message boards.
The transcript features a monologue about Sarah Palin and the aftermath of Louis C.K.'s controversial remarks about her at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The rise of social media platforms has given individuals the power to have an effect and be heard by a wider audience compared to before where they have to send a letter to the BBC for their opinions to be heard.
A prankster is going around New York convincing white people to apologize for being white by telling them he works for Black Lives Matters, and going as far as to ask them to get on their knees for it.