# Mannequins on The No Agenda Show Mannequins comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to July 2022. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – July 2022 - **Related topics:** [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [White Helmets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-helmets.md), [Artemis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artemis.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [Ellen Degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [Eric Garcetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-garcetti.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md), [London](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### NASA Artemis 1 Mission, Moon Landing Gaffes - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 2:47:02–2:51:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/nasa-artemis-1-mission-moon-landing-gaffes.md NASA announced an August 29 launch date for Artemis 1, an uncrewed mission intended to test the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft. A spokesperson's comment regarding the "first human lunar landing" sparked debate over whether she was referring to the upcoming mission or inadvertently questioning the Apollo legacy. The mission will carry three mannequins to study radiation effects before future crewed flights. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [artemis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artemis.md), [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [sls rocket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sls-rocket.md), [orion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orion.md), [mannequins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mannequins.md) ### California Stay-at-Home Extensions and Restaurant Mannequins - **Episode:** [1242: Smokin' Hot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-17 - **Time:** 50:48–54:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot/chapter/california-stay-at-home-extensions-and-restaurant-mannequins.md Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti extended stay-at-home orders through August, though the hosts argue these are "mind control" tactics rather than enforceable laws. In response to 25% capacity limits, some restaurants are using mannequins to fill empty tables to avoid a depressing atmosphere. The economic viability of running businesses at such low capacity is questioned. Keywords: [eric garcetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-garcetti.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [mannequins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mannequins.md), capacity limits, [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md) ### Steve Beshear Democratic Response Flub - **Episode:** [908: Microbeads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-02 - **Time:** 58:07–1:01:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads/chapter/steve-beshear-democratic-response-flub.md Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear delivered the Democratic response to Trump's address from a diner in Lexington. During the broadcast, Beshear mistakenly identified himself as a "proud Republican" before correcting himself to "Democrat," leading to online mockery regarding the production's "Mannequin Challenge" aesthetic. Keywords: steve beshear, [kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md), democratic response, [mannequin challenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mannequin-challenge.md) ### White Helmets, Syrian Civil Defense Funding - **Episode:** [883: Throne Sniffing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-04 - **Time:** 2:23:46–2:28:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing/chapter/white-helmets-syrian-civil-defense-funding.md The funding and legitimacy of the Syrian Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets, are questioned during a conference in Sweden. It is revealed that the group has received $23 million from USAID and $29 million from the British Foreign Service. The hosts also mention the "mannequin challenge" video produced by the group, which they claim proves the staged nature of some of their rescue footage. Keywords: [white helmets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-helmets.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [mannequin challenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mannequin-challenge.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md) ### Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Mannequin Challenge - **Episode:** [880: Promise to Prosecute](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-24 - **Time:** 3:07:16–3:12:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute/chapter/presidential-medal-of-freedom-and-the-mannequin-challenge.md President Obama awards the Medal of Freedom to 21 recipients, including Ellen DeGeneres and Tom Hanks. The group participated in a "Mannequin Challenge" video at the White House. The hosts compare these viral "gimmicks" to fads from the Great Depression, such as pole-sitting or dance-athons, viewing them as symptoms of an economic downturn. Keywords: [medal of freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medal-of-freedom.md), [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [tom hanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-hanks.md), [mannequin challenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mannequin-challenge.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md) ### Russian Embassy Protest, Syria Campaign, White Helmets - **Episode:** [875: No Brexit For You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/875-no-brexit-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-06 - **Time:** 2:35:48–2:40:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/875-no-brexit-for-you/chapter/russian-embassy-protest-syria-campaign-white-helmets.md Activists from "The Syria Campaign" dumped hundreds of mannequin limbs outside the Russian embassy in London to protest the war in Syria. The hosts argue the protest was a highly staged "art project" likely funded by intelligence agencies or anti-Assad businessmen. They discuss the controversial reputation of the White Helmets and their links to Western funding. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [white helmets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-helmets.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), mannequin limbs ### Real Doll Manufacturing, High-End Mannequins - **Episode:** [510: Furtive Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-05 - **Time:** 45:25–46:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement/chapter/real-doll-manufacturing-high-end-mannequins.md A discussion on the realism and cost of "Real Dolls" explores their potential use as mannequins to bypass carpool lane restrictions. The segment notes the high price point of approximately $6,000 and the recent addition of male dolls to the product line. Keywords: real doll, [mannequins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mannequins.md), carpool lane, spring special, [robotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robotics.md) ### Maxwell Fry and the Mannequin Arousal Story - **Episode:** [391: Simulation Investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/391-simulation-investment.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-15 - **Time:** 1:53:08–1:55:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/391-simulation-investment/chapter/maxwell-fry-and-the-mannequin-arousal-story.md Listener Maxwell Fry from New York sends a $100 donation and a detailed letter about his long-term celibacy and an incident where he was momentarily aroused by a store mannequin. He requests "get laid karma" to help him break his streak of bad luck with women. Keywords: maxwell fry, [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), mannequin, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), get laid karma ### Minimalist Studio Design, Andrew Grumman, Podcast History - **Episode:** [61: One Big Ponzi Scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/61-one-big-ponzi-scheme.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-13 - **Time:** 45:35–48:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/61-one-big-ponzi-scheme/chapter/minimalist-studio-design-andrew-grumman-podcast-history.md A humorous suggestion is made to use a mannequin and a fishing rod to hold a lavalier microphone in a minimalist studio. The conversation shifts to acknowledge Andrew Grumman, a former team leader at Meveo and a key figure in the development of the "Juice" podcast receiver. 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