# Selfie Sticks on The No Agenda Show Selfie Sticks comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2015 to September 2018. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** January 2015 – September 2018 - **Related topics:** [Tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [Cycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycling.md), [Golden Gate Bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-gate-bridge.md), [Italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [K-pop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k-pop.md), [Lake Como](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-como.md), [Munich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/munich.md), [Paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [Pc Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [Protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Lake Como Tourism and Professional Cycling Enthusiasts - **Episode:** [1069: German SPAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-17 - **Time:** 6:22–8:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam/chapter/lake-como-tourism-and-professional-cycling-enthusiasts.md Adam Curry describes his observations of tourists at Lake Como and the Como train station, noting a high volume of visitors using selfie sticks. He specifically mentions middle-aged men in professional cycling gear, comparing them to "douchebag Silicon Valley guys" training in the Italian mountains. The hosts mock the trend of amateur cyclists wearing sponsored professional kits. Keywords: [lake como](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-como.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [cycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycling.md), [k-pop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k-pop.md), [selfie sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfie-sticks.md) ### MoMA, Van Gogh Starry Night, Selfie Stick Culture - **Episode:** [953: His Name is Nimrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-06 - **Time:** 2:26:00–2:29:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod/chapter/moma-van-gogh-starry-night-selfie-stick-culture.md A report from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) describes crowds of tourists using selfie sticks to photograph themselves in front of Van Gogh's "Starry Night." The hosts lament the shift in museum culture where visitors focus more on their own image than the artwork itself. They call for stricter bans on selfie sticks to protect the art and improve the experience for other patrons. Keywords: moma, vincent van gogh, starry night, [selfie sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfie-sticks.md), museum etiquette ### Tourism Impact and Selfie Stick Culture in Florence - **Episode:** [946: High Falutin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-13 - **Time:** 2:20–5:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin/chapter/tourism-impact-and-selfie-stick-culture-in-florence.md The presence of millions of tourists using selfie sticks in Florence is described as a significant detriment to the city's cultural atmosphere. While the artistic achievements of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David and the Duomo, remain stunning, the surrounding environment is criticized for over-commercialization. Observations include tourists focusing more on their screens than the art and the prevalence of global retail chains like H&M in historic areas. Keywords: michelangelo, david, [selfie sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfie-sticks.md), h&m, [tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), firenze ### Refugee Encounters and Protests in Europe - **Episode:** [820: Pre-Spousal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-28 - **Time:** 1:14:02–1:16:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal/chapter/refugee-encounters-and-protests-in-europe.md A listener report from a European trip describes being inundated by refugee women in Paris using adoption papers as a ruse to solicit signatures or money. In Munich, refugees were observed selling selfie sticks, while unrecorded protests were noted throughout Paris. Keywords: [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [munich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/munich.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [selfie sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfie-sticks.md), adoption scams, euro trip ### Selfie Stick Proliferation and Tourist Safety - **Episode:** [723: Axe Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-25 - **Time:** 7:12–9:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man/chapter/selfie-stick-proliferation-and-tourist-safety.md The prevalence of selfie sticks in Times Square and at the Golden Gate Bridge is criticized as a pathetic cultural trend. Observations from Vista Point in San Francisco describe tourists engaging in dangerous behavior on ledges to capture photos. The phenomenon is compared to people carrying lightsabers in public spaces. Keywords: [selfie sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfie-sticks.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [golden gate bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-gate-bridge.md), vista point, tourist behavior ### PC Magazine Best of CES, Selfie Sticks, Belphie Sticks - **Episode:** [685: Schwack the Nose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/685-schwack-the-nose.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-09 - **Time:** 2:02:35–2:09:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/685-schwack-the-nose/chapter/pc-magazine-best-of-ces-selfie-sticks-belphie-sticks.md A review of PC Magazine's "Best of CES" list leads to a discussion on the "Belphie stick," a device designed to help users take selfies of their own buttocks. The hosts mock the "masturbatory" nature of selfie culture and criticize the inclusion of household appliances like washing machines in "gadget" lists. Keywords: [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), lg g flex 2, selfie stick, belphie stick, roti-matic --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)