# Irony on The No Agenda Show Irony comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** February 2010 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [American Made](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-made.md), [Antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Bill Pulte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-pulte.md), [Catchphrases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catchphrases.md), [Clip Of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clip-of-the-day.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [Discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), [Eleanor Holmes Norton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eleanor-holmes-norton.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Letitia James, Loan Allegations, Jonathan Turley - **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-17 - **Time:** 2:36:15–2:38:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/letitia-james-loan-allegations-jonathan-turley.md New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing allegations of falsifying records to receive favorable loan terms on properties in Virginia and New York. Critics, including Bill Pulte and Jonathan Turley, point out the irony of James being accused of the same financial misstatements she prosecuted Donald Trump for. The allegations suggest she claimed an out-of-state property as her principal residence. Keywords: [letitia james](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/letitia-james.md), [pam bondi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pam-bondi.md), [bill pulte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-pulte.md), [jonathan turley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-turley.md), falsified records, [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md) ### O.J. Simpson, Tiger King Review and Carol Baskin - **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-26 - **Time:** 2:15:09–2:16:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/o-j-simpson-tiger-king-review-and-carol-baskin.md O.J. Simpson posts a video review of the Netflix documentary "Tiger King," expressing disbelief at the behavior of the subjects. Simpson suggests there is "not a shred of doubt" that Carol Baskin killed her husband. The hosts highlight the "peak irony" of Simpson accusing someone else of murder. Keywords: [o.j. simpson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/o-j-simpson.md), [tiger king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiger-king.md), carol baskin, [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md) ### Biden Inflation Irony, Brain Break Clip - **Episode:** [1399: Noodle Mensch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-14 - **Time:** 1:09:24–1:13:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch/chapter/biden-inflation-irony-brain-break-clip.md A clip of President Biden discussing inflation captures a moment where he appears to lose his train of thought while discussing the "irony" of people having more money due to his legislation. The hosts highlight this as a "brain break" moment, suggesting the administration's stimulus policies are directly responsible for the current inflationary pressure. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [stimulus checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-checks.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md), [clip of the day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clip-of-the-day.md) ### Bronze Age Mindset, Frog Twitter Performance Art - **Episode:** [1163: Cashless Millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1163-cashless-millennials.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-15 - **Time:** 1:42:05–1:46:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1163-cashless-millennials/chapter/bronze-age-mindset-frog-twitter-performance-art.md A donor explains the "Bronze Age Mindset" and the "Frog Twitter" subculture, characterizing the author "Bronze Age Pervert" as a performance artist. The hosts discuss how journalists often mistake irony-laden internet memes for sincere manifestos. Keywords: bronze age pervert, frog twitter, el paso shooter, [performance art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/performance-art.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md) ### Rent for Sex in the UK, Irony and Culture - **Episode:** [1014: Rise of the Betas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-08 - **Time:** 1:55:25–2:00:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas/chapter/rent-for-sex-in-the-uk-irony-and-culture.md A BBC investigation exposed landlords in the UK offering free rent in exchange for sexual acts, often advertising on sites like Craigslist. This led to a broader discussion on the "war on backpage" and its impact on free speech. A controversial theory was proposed suggesting that Latin cultures have a different or "poor" understanding of irony compared to other groups. Keywords: rent for sex, [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md), [latinx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latinx.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) ### Matt Walsh, Viral Parody of Identity Politics - **Episode:** [897: Douchebag Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/897-douchebag-disneyland.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-22 - **Time:** 2:36:04–2:38:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/897-douchebag-disneyland/chapter/matt-walsh-viral-parody-of-identity-politics.md A viral video by Matt Walsh parodied modern identity politics and "outrage culture." The rant, which featured a man "literally shaking" after being called "sir" at a grocery store, was mistaken for a real event by some social media users who failed to recognize the irony. Keywords: [matt walsh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-walsh.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md), vegan hummus, [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md) ### Linguistic Trends and the Phrase It Is So Funny - **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-26 - **Time:** 10:43–13:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/linguistic-trends-and-the-phrase-it-is-so-funny.md The hosts identify "it's so funny" as a new overused linguistic filler used to introduce topics that are often not humorous. They compare it to previous "word Nazi" targets like "amazing" and "outrageous." A suggestion is made to mock the phrase by laughing hysterically whenever someone uses it to start a sentence. Keywords: [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [catchphrases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catchphrases.md), [social trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-trends.md), [verbal habits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verbal-habits.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md) ### Puerto Rico Governor, RNC Speech Irony - **Episode:** [439: Struggling Masses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/439-struggling-masses.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-30 - **Time:** 2:05:37–2:08:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/439-struggling-masses/chapter/puerto-rico-governor-rnc-speech-irony.md The Governor of Puerto Rico's speech at the RNC is criticized for sounding insincere and sarcastic. John Dvorak posits a theory that certain Latin cultures may have a different understanding of irony, which affects the delivery of political speeches. The hosts dismiss the speech as uninteresting to a global audience. Keywords: [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), luis fortuño, [republican national convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-national-convention.md), [sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarcasm.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md) ### Seattle Gay Softball World Series Disqualification - **Episode:** [194: Blood Trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/194-blood-trains.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-25 - **Time:** 1:45:24–1:46:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/194-blood-trains/chapter/seattle-gay-softball-world-series-disqualification.md A softball team in Seattle was disqualified from the Gay Softball World Series after an investigation concluded they had too many non-gay members. The hosts find it ironic that the organizers cross-examined players about their sexual preferences to ensure they were "gay enough" to compete. They view the situation as a bizarre reversal of traditional discrimination. Keywords: gay softball world series, [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), [gaydar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaydar.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md) ### James Schneider, Global Warming Activist Frozen to Death - **Episode:** [187: 4-Fools Capsizes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/187-4-fools-capsizes.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-01 - **Time:** 1:27:16–1:28:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/187-4-fools-capsizes/chapter/james-schneider-global-warming-activist-frozen-to-death.md Global warming activist James Schneider and a journalist were found frozen to death near the South Pole while attempting to film the effects of climate change on ice sheets. The hosts note the irony of the situation, where the pair died from extreme cold while documenting a warming planet. Keywords: james schneider, [antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [south pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-pole.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md) ### Eleanor Holmes Norton Grills Toyota on American-Made Cars - **Episode:** [177: Vajazzling the Slutsquad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/177-vajazzling-the-slutsquad.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-25 - **Time:** 1:37:48–1:42:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/177-vajazzling-the-slutsquad/chapter/eleanor-holmes-norton-grills-toyota-on-american-made-cars.md Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton faced criticism for her questioning style during the Toyota hearings. After admitting she drives a Camry Hybrid, she expressed confusion when an executive pointed out that the vehicle is manufactured in the United States. 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