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Dana's more modern. He prefers sleek, dark rugs and some heavy curtains. Here's the thing. Steve and Dana are not roommates. That's right, Jack, because Steve and Dana are a gay couple. And in 1994, this was the first time a commercial on American television showed that. We repeat, Ikea was the first brand in America to explicitly show a gay couple in a commercial.

The network was so worried about this commercial, they wouldn't air it during prime time. They actually waited until 9.30 p.m. when kids were asleep before they showed it. They treated it like R-rated content. That's right. It was a couple of dudes shopping for sconces in an Ikea. Now, today, every pharmaceutical ad has like six different and diverse couples that appear in it.

The network was so worried about this commercial, they wouldn't air it during prime time. They actually waited until 9.30 p.m. when kids were asleep before they showed it. They treated it like R-rated content. That's right. It was a couple of dudes shopping for sconces in an Ikea. Now, today, every pharmaceutical ad has like six different and diverse couples that appear in it.

The network was so worried about this commercial, they wouldn't air it during prime time. They actually waited until 9.30 p.m. when kids were asleep before they showed it. They treated it like R-rated content. That's right. It was a couple of dudes shopping for sconces in an Ikea. Now, today, every pharmaceutical ad has like six different and diverse couples that appear in it.

I mean, odds are that that Thytastrosol commercial stars a lesbian couple in wheelchairs. That's the reality. But big change always starts with the first one. And in 1994, Ikea was that one. So happy Pride Month, Yetis. And besties, if you've got the best pride fact yet, hit us up. We want to get it on the pod. We dropped a link in our episode description to that Ikea commercial.

I mean, odds are that that Thytastrosol commercial stars a lesbian couple in wheelchairs. That's the reality. But big change always starts with the first one. And in 1994, Ikea was that one. So happy Pride Month, Yetis. And besties, if you've got the best pride fact yet, hit us up. We want to get it on the pod. We dropped a link in our episode description to that Ikea commercial.

I mean, odds are that that Thytastrosol commercial stars a lesbian couple in wheelchairs. That's the reality. But big change always starts with the first one. And in 1994, Ikea was that one. So happy Pride Month, Yetis. And besties, if you've got the best pride fact yet, hit us up. We want to get it on the pod. We dropped a link in our episode description to that Ikea commercial.

In the meantime, Jack, let's hit on three stories.

In the meantime, Jack, let's hit on three stories.

In the meantime, Jack, let's hit on three stories.

For our first story, Spirit Halloween's annual Halloween preview show has been canceled. And it serves as a warning about the tail whip of the trade war. We got the perfect analogy for you here. It involves a monster. But yet he's first. Halloween 2025. If you're not keeping a list of costume ideas in your Apple Notes, then you're already behind. All right, here's what I got. White robe. Yes.

For our first story, Spirit Halloween's annual Halloween preview show has been canceled. And it serves as a warning about the tail whip of the trade war. We got the perfect analogy for you here. It involves a monster. But yet he's first. Halloween 2025. If you're not keeping a list of costume ideas in your Apple Notes, then you're already behind. All right, here's what I got. White robe. Yes.

For our first story, Spirit Halloween's annual Halloween preview show has been canceled. And it serves as a warning about the tail whip of the trade war. We got the perfect analogy for you here. It involves a monster. But yet he's first. Halloween 2025. If you're not keeping a list of costume ideas in your Apple Notes, then you're already behind. All right, here's what I got. White robe. Yes.

White socks hat. Check. Tincture of oil. Oh, you're going to ask. I'm the new pope. I thought you were going to do a bloody Birkenstock again. I will save that for the following Halloween. But the greatest Halloween party of the year, Jack, where is it and when is it? It's in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and it's actually this summer. But besties, this is not a block party.

White socks hat. Check. Tincture of oil. Oh, you're going to ask. I'm the new pope. I thought you were going to do a bloody Birkenstock again. I will save that for the following Halloween. But the greatest Halloween party of the year, Jack, where is it and when is it? It's in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and it's actually this summer. But besties, this is not a block party.

White socks hat. Check. Tincture of oil. Oh, you're going to ask. I'm the new pope. I thought you were going to do a bloody Birkenstock again. I will save that for the following Halloween. But the greatest Halloween party of the year, Jack, where is it and when is it? It's in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and it's actually this summer. But besties, this is not a block party.

This is a business party because it's hosted by Spirit Halloween. Every summer, Spirit Halloween does what's basically a fashion show, showing off the new costumes that are coming to Spirit Halloween this Halloween season. It's kind of like the Victoria's Secret runway show, but it's fewer thongs and more fake hair.

This is a business party because it's hosted by Spirit Halloween. Every summer, Spirit Halloween does what's basically a fashion show, showing off the new costumes that are coming to Spirit Halloween this Halloween season. It's kind of like the Victoria's Secret runway show, but it's fewer thongs and more fake hair.

This is a business party because it's hosted by Spirit Halloween. Every summer, Spirit Halloween does what's basically a fashion show, showing off the new costumes that are coming to Spirit Halloween this Halloween season. It's kind of like the Victoria's Secret runway show, but it's fewer thongs and more fake hair.

Like this year, you might have a possessed AI chatbot who's taking over your computer. Or like a haunted LinkedIn influencer. Or a sexy direwolf, because direwolves are back. Whatever you're into, Jack. But besties, here's the news. Spirit just canceled it. That's right. Their annual Halloween costume show is officially off.