Penn & Teller: Bullshit!
Penn & Teller (Penn Fraser Jillette and Teller) are Las Vegas headliners whose act is an amalgam of illusion and comedy. Penn & Teller: Bullshit! aims to debunk what the hosts see as pseudoscientific ideas, supernatural beliefs, popular fads and misconceptions, and often from a libertarian point of view, the political philosophy espoused by both Penn and Teller. The show criticizes proponents of what they perceive as nonsense and dishonesty—bullshit—often citing ulterior political or financial motives. The stated aim of the show is to apply critical thinking to misconceptions, and as is indicated by the show's title, the program adheres to Penn & Teller's characteristically blunt, aggressive presentation.Supernatural subjects of episodes include alien abduction, alternative medicine, and ESP; other episodes cover social issues such as the War on Drugs, animal rights, gun control, and environmentalism. Penn & Teller approach the topics in the manner of Harry Houdini and James Randi (who has appeared more than once on the show), who are known for debunking claims of supernatural powers.
Genre: Comedy, Entertainment, Special Interest
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Episode 10
Anger Management
aired: Thu, May 24, 2007
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Episode 9
Nukes, Hybrids & Lesbians
aired: Thu, May 17, 2007
Penn and Teller explain the necessity of nuclear power in modern society, advocating that it is both cleaner and safer than the alternatives such as coal. Advocates from the pro-nuke side and anti-nuke side are interviewed. Along the way, they debunk the myth of hybrid car fuel efficiency by having two lesbians take a road trip across southern california.
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Episode 8
Mount Rushmore
aired: Thu, Apr 19, 2007
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Mount Rushmore is usually seen as a symbol of American pride and ingenuity. In an episode that will have American patriots enraged, Penn and Teller interview a native tribesman who sees the monument as a symbol of American sacrilege and imperialism, while Penn and Teller themselves say it is little more than an elaborate tourist trap envisioned by a white supremacist.
Episode 7
Handicap Parking
aired: Thu, May 3, 2007
What's not to like about the Americans with Disabilities Act? After all, it is supposed to improve life for the handicapped. Penn and Teller interview businessmen and women, along with some handicap advocates, who say that the act is a huge asset to greedy lawyers who file frivolous lawsuits against whole towns, claiming that the businesses are infringing the rights of the handicapped. The end result is that fewer handicapped people end up getting hired, and hence the ADA defeats its own purpose. Penn and Teller claim the act is far too broad, and individual businesses, not the government, should be able to dictate who they will cater to.
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Episode 6
Immigration
aired: Thu, Apr 26, 2007
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Episode 5
Exorcism
aired: Thu, Apr 19, 2007
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Episode 4
Detoxing
aired: Thu, Apr 12, 2007
Penn & Teller expose the truth behind our supposedly toxic insides. We find out about "colonics" and those "cleansing" diets including today's diet darling, the "Neera Super Cleanse." An actual Parasitologist - a scientist who studies parasites - tells us the truth about the parasites among and within us. A visit to the world's largest inflatable walk-through colon rounds out the episode. Source: sho.com
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Episode 3
Breast Hysteria
aired: Thu, Apr 5, 2007
Penn & Teller look at women's breasts and society's response to them. In New York City, we meet a young mother who inadvertently tested corporate tolerance for breast-feeding in public. Further south, in Daytona Beach, Florida, we meet a woman who challenged the rights to flash her breasts in public. We also meet a breast cancer survivor who is not a supporter of those ubiquitous Pink Ribbons. And, down in the valley of porn, we find a topless porn star/mother of two who philosophizes on the benefits of the La Leche League. Source: sho.com
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Episode 2
Wal-Mart
aired: Thu, Mar 29, 2007
Wal-Mart has frequently been criticized for the strong-arm tactics that they’ve employed in order to keep their prices low, though Penn and Teller have called bullshit on such claims and they reveal the truth behind the company that millions of consumers have benefited from. They’ll meet with a young woman who wouldn’t likely be employed if it weren’t for the company, along with a wide array of people who have diverse opinions.
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Obesity
aired: Thu, Mar 22, 2007
It has been said time and time again that America is the heaviest country in the world, and that something must be done as soon as possible in order to ensure the long-term health of its citizens. However, Penn and Teller aren’t so convinced that obesity is the problem that people claim that it is; they’ll meet with a wide array of experts in order to figure out whether one’s weight is a reflection of their health. Later, in the first ever Fat Guy Olympics, Penn and Teller see whether or not a skinny person is a better athlete than a fat person.
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