Point and Laugh

50: Finale: Who Are We?

The long-awaited finale, the last dance, the coup de grâce - everyone, this has been Point and Laugh!! Skyler and Kaylynne take their final bows as they pop some Champagne, play a round of We're Not Really Strangers, and reminisce on the end of an era. In this series finale, the girls are at their gabbiest, the lore is at its richest, and you have all officially become part of our inner circle. Join the victory lap with our two favorite anticapitalist Court Jesters as they close the book on this exploration of girlhood, obsessions, society, and never-ending sentences. Thank you and Goodnight!

49: Who Am I Without My Trinkets?

In this penultimate episode of Point and Laugh, Skyler and Kaylynne go into their most existential convo yet - who are we outside of…stuff? Our old arch nemesis Capitalism is back for one more round as we try to separate our personhood from the things we can consume. If you’ve ever had a breakdown and then went “wait I bet this would be a cool scene in a movie”, then this episode is for you! Don that main character energy and your aesthetically curated uniform, it’s time to ask the biggest question of all: who are we without our little trinkets? Source mentioned: THE PURITANICAL EYE: HYPER-MEDIATION, SEX ON FILM, AND THE DISAVOWAL OF DESIRE - https://specchioscuro.it/the-puritanical-eye-hyper-mediation-sex-on-film-and-the-disavowal-of-desire/?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew&fbclid=IwAR0ZiIoBX_JcsyBunWZuA_SXlvL9CtHY9erWStFXJ3BJPwK4BIYAccrc4ZY

48: Just lose weight! What, like it's hard?

"GOD! Americans are so FAT and LAZY, how can you live like that?! How hard is it to eat a salad every once in a while..." ReD BLoOdED PaTrIOtS' Kaylynne and Skyler discuss the international opinion of American people and their lifestyles. Kaylynne does a deep dive into all the reasons WHY it is so challenging to live a healthy lifestyle in America. They discuss food desserts, education, biased scientific findings, and of course, what is a Point and Laugh episode without discussing the negative affects of capitalism!! Sources mentioned: The Price is Right: Economics and the Rise in Obesity - https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2005/february/the-price-is-right-economics-and-the-rise-in-obesity/ Americans Sit More Than Anytime In History And It's Literally Killing Us - https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolefisher/2019/03/06/americans-sit-more-than-anytime-in-history-and-its-literally-killing-us/?sh=5568e036779d Common US foods that are banned in other countries - https://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/11/03/common-us-foods-that-are-banned-in-other-countries/ Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) - https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/brominated-vegetable-oil-bvo# California becomes first US state to ban 4 potentially harmful chemicals in food - https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/09/health/california-governor-bans-red-dye-no-3-wellness/index.html What you need to know about the FDA’s proposed ban of brominated vegetable oil - https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/10/health/food-additives-dye-brominated-vegetable-oil-wellness/index.html Red Dye in Foods: Uses and Health Risks - https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/red-dye-in-foods-health-risks Is Red Dye Safe in Food Products? - https://www.verywellhealth.com/red-dye-3-food-safety-7108137# Dietary fats, carbohydrates and atherosclerotic vascular disease - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5339699/ Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Shift Blame for Obesity Away From Bad Diets - https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/coca-cola-funds-scientists-who-shift-blame-for-obesity-away-from-bad-diets/ The Harsh Reality of Food Deserts in America - https://moveforhunger.org/harsh-reality-food-deserts-america Parents struggle to keep the junk food out of little mouths - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/02/23/american-parents-struggle-to-feed-healthy-food-to-children/98270318/

47: The Death of Tweendomhood

"I don't want to be 13! I want to be 30 - 30, flirty, and thriving!"Tweens - the oft-neglected age demographic where you're not a baby, you're not a teen, you're a secret, awkward third thing. We're so used to asking WHY do Tweens (why do tweens destroy skincare displays, why do Tweens want LuluLemon, why do Tweens obsess over influencers), but have we ever asked...HOW are Tweens? Are they alive still? Has consumerism killed them completely? In this episode, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss the newfound Tween Graveyard and laugh at their own horror stories from when they were the cursed ages of 9-13. Put on your detective hat and solve the mystery of the Death of Tweendom - the suspect is exactly who you think it is. Sources mentioned: Teen Girls Need Better Public Spaces to Hang Out - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-05-28/we-need-more-public-space-for-teen-girls?fbclid=IwAR0waDIG8m_kAfsuiRexSxvuOnHcqYAZyuM2bBVrlwj1dQ6D1tj1x5LDG0A

46: Just Stop Being Poor!

"Cost of living" this and "cost of living" that, have you ever considered getting your f*cking ass up and working? HUH?? UGH, millenials and gen-zers these days am I right!? Thank you for listening, that was an impression of your distant Uncle ranting at your family's holiday party. How did we do? This week Kaylynne breaks down why the cost of living seems so unmanageable today, and why our generation's earned pessimism, is leaving us in (somewhat) unnecessary financial distress. As a...fun???? exercise, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss the things they've had to sacrifice to keep up with the state of the current economy, and why there will always be room in the budget for a few simple pleasures. Sources mentioned: Comparing the costs of generations - https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/comparing-the-costs-of-generations.html Gen Z and Millennials are scrimping. Boomers? Living it up - https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/12/economy/consumer-spending-baby-boomers-millennials/index.html Say goodbye to retirement? A ‘soft saving’ trend is emerging among young people - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/23/soft-saving-trends-reshape-gen-z-millennials-personal-finance-goals.html The illusion of choice: five stats that expose America’s food monopoly crisis - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/18/america-food-monopoly-crisis-grocery-stores# For Tyson, The Worst Inflation Since 1982 Has Meant Good Times - https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2022/02/07/for-tyson-the-worst-inflation-since-1982-has-meant-good-times/?sh=54d448485d4e U.S. inflation at 9.1 percent, a record high - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-inflation-at-9-1-percent-a-record-high# The ‘Greedflation’ Debate Is Deeply Confused - https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/07/the-greedflation-debate-is-deeply-confused.html 12-month percentage change, Consumer Price Index - https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category-line-chart.htm