Skeptics' Guide - Episode #135
Recording Date: February 20th, 2008
Link to the Official Episode Notes
Official Episode #135 thread on the forums
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Panelists (in order of appearance)
- Steven Novella
- Rebecca Watson
- Jay Novella
- Evan Bernstein
Interesting Facts
- Bob is not in this episode, he was on vacation in Florida
- The Science or Fiction choices were items presented at the 2008 AAAS meeting
- This episode marks Jay's 9th Science or Fiction win in a row. With this, he matches the previous record of 9 in a row held by himself
Interview
- Richard FitzPatrick
Science or Fiction**
- Evan (49/101)
- Jay* (45/85)
- Rebecca* (56/85)
Funny Quotes
1. Jay (about virtual reality): "It should be here, now."
Rebecca: "Maybe stamping your feet will make it come faster."
Evan: "Yeah, ooh, or shaking your fist"
Steve: "Or pouting. I prefer pouting."
Jay: "In my virtual reality you're not there Rebecca."
2. Evan (after Jay takes a long time to decide for Science or Fiction): "Jay will be playing the role of Bob this evening."
3. Jay (about fish having more feminine characteristics due to estrogen): "Yeah and one perk from this is that there's more breast meat."
Rebecca: "Oh my god."
Steve: "That was bad, even for you Jay."
4. Evan (about the Einstein moon quote): "He could wax poetic about the moon.... get it?"
Steve: "But unfortunately this podcast is waning so we have to shut it down."
Evan: "Ahh gibbous a break."
5. Rebecca (about Jay's trip to Hawaii): "At least find a coconut bra that you can wear to TAM6."
Jay: "Imagine me rolling out on stage with a coconut bra and.."
Steve: "And a utility belt."
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** - As of the conclusion of this episode's game. (wins/times played)
* - won this week's game