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    #90: These Memes Are Gross

    September 29th, 2016 · 56 minutes

    Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Palmer Luckey's financial backing of an alt-right meme Think Tank, and the latest iPhone-gate. Finally, they weigh in on whether Snap Inc.'s new glasses are really hideous or not!

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    Links and Show Notes

    Palmer Luckey, Millionaire Founder of Oculus Rift, Loves Donald Trump and Dates a Gamergater
    Palmer Luckey: The Facebook Near-Billionaire Secretly Funding Trump’s Meme Machine - The Daily Beast
    My iPhone 7 Plus is Emitting Noise From Logic Board (Updated) – 512 Pixels
    Why are some iPhone 7s making hissing noises? - The Verge
    No, hisses and buzzes aren't unique to iPhone 7 and aren't a problem | iMore
    Snapchat glasses - Business Insider
    Snapchat Releases First Hardware Product, Spectacles - WSJ
    What We Can Learn From Women Who Break the Rules - The New York Times