# Workplace Democracy on The No Agenda Show

Workplace Democracy comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2011 to November 2019.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** December 2011 – November 2019
- **Related topics:** [Unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [Alexandria Ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [Capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [Noodle Boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodle-boy.md), [Noodles & Company](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-company.md), [Noodles Restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [Self-esteem Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-esteem-movement.md), [Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), [Unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### The Noodle Boy Generation, Workplace Democracy Protests

- **Episode:** [1193: Blafrican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1193-blafrican.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-28
- **Time:** 1:46:45–1:49:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1193-blafrican/chapter/the-noodle-boy-generation-workplace-democracy-protests.md

The hosts replay a 2012 clip of a young man protesting his employment at a "Noodles" restaurant, calling it a "dictatorship" and demanding workplace control. They identify this as the origin of the "Noodle Boy" generation and link the sentiment to the rise of politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Keywords: [noodle boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodle-boy.md), [workplace democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-democracy.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md)

### The Noodles Kid, Workplace Dictatorship Rant

- **Episode:** [466: Give Peas a Chance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-02
- **Time:** 1:16:49–1:19:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance/chapter/the-noodles-kid-workplace-dictatorship-rant.md

A viral clip of a young man dubbed "The Noodles Kid" is analyzed. The individual complains about the "dictatorship" of his job at a Noodles restaurant, specifically objecting to being told what to cook and when to show up for work. He advocates for workers taking control of the business and forcing the owner to abdicate their position of authority.

Keywords: [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [workplace democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-democracy.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md)

### "Noodles" Employee and the Rise of Workplace Collectivism

- **Episode:** [365: Trojan Horse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/365-trojan-horse.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-15
- **Time:** 47:48–50:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/365-trojan-horse/chapter/noodles-employee-and-the-rise-of-workplace-collectivism.md

A viral clip of a "Noodles & Company" employee advocating for workers to take control of the restaurant is mocked. The hosts characterize his views as a product of the "self-esteem movement" in schools and a misunderstanding of business ownership and investment.

Keywords: [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [noodles & company](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-company.md), [workplace democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-democracy.md), [self-esteem movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-esteem-movement.md)

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