# Hamsters on The No Agenda Show

Hamsters comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2014 to January 2022.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** September 2014 – January 2022
- **Related topics:** [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [Benicia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benicia.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Culling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/culling.md), [Hong Kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [Kia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kia.md), [Kia Soul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kia-soul.md), [Marketplace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketplace.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Hong Kong Hamster Cull Over COVID-19 Transmission Fears

- **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-20
- **Time:** 38:18–39:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/hong-kong-hamster-cull-over-covid-19-transmission-fears.md

Authorities in Hong Kong ordered the culling of approximately 2,000 hamsters after several animals at a pet shop tested positive for COVID-19. The decision followed a shop employee contracting an untraceable infection. Pet owners were urged to hand over animals purchased after late December for euthanasia to prevent potential animal-to-human transmission.

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### 5G Hamster Satire and Well-Poisoning

- **Episode:** [1279: RBG Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1279-rbg-down.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-23
- **Time:** 34:28–37:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1279-rbg-down/chapter/5g-hamster-satire-and-well-poisoning.md

A YouTube video claiming 5G radiation caused a hamster's legs to fall off is identified as a sophisticated satire or "well-poisoning" effort. The video uses the acronym "F.A.R.C.E." (Frequency Activated Radiating Concept Energies) to signal its status as a prank. The hosts use this to illustrate how easily misinformation can spread within conspiracy circles.

Keywords: [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [hamsters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamsters.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), frequency activated radiating concept energies, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md)

### Kia Hit Piece, Native Advertising and Media Corruption

- **Episode:** [647: Flood the Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-06
- **Time:** 1:57:45–2:00:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone/chapter/kia-hit-piece-native-advertising-and-media-corruption.md

A news report from Benicia, California, regarding a fatal crash involving a Kia is analyzed as a potential "hit piece." The hosts note the repetitive naming of the car brand without mentioning the other vehicle involved. This leads to a discussion on the "Kia Soul" hamster commercials and the shift in power from publishers to advertisers in modern media.

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