2096: Mattresses - Revision history

Asdf: /* Explanation */ no other explanation uses the link to refer to xkcd design

2024-03-06T18:57:08Z

‎Explanation: no other explanation uses the link to refer to xkcd design

Asdf: /* Explanation */ trying to keep both sides happy (will probably annoy both sides)

2024-03-06T18:08:18Z

‎Explanation: trying to keep both sides happy (will probably annoy both sides)

42.book.addict: Undo revision 336678 by Danger Kitty (talk) I think that everyone has agreed to call it title text

2024-03-06T17:55:32Z

Undo revision 336678 by Danger Kitty (talk) I think that everyone has agreed to call it title text

Danger Kitty: He calls it mouseover text in the mousover text and yet you refuse to call it what he calls it in the comic.

2024-03-06T15:10:53Z

He calls it mouseover text in the mousover text and yet you refuse to call it what he calls it in the comic.

Lettherebedarklight: undo revision 329001 by danger kitty (talk): everyone calls it title text

2023-12-26T04:42:59Z

undo revision 329001 by danger kitty (talk): everyone calls it title text

Danger Kitty: It literally calls it mouseover text in the mouseover text. It seems obvious that we should call it what Randall literally just called ot.

2023-11-14T20:41:36Z

It literally calls it mouseover text in the mouseover text. It seems obvious that we should call it what Randall literally just called ot.

Certified nqh: /* Explanation */

2023-11-04T02:28:40Z

‎Explanation

Lettherebedarklight: /* Explanation */ just wrong

2023-09-28T10:50:04Z

‎Explanation: just wrong

Sir Urquhart: Undo revision 289288 by 108.162.245.131 (talk)

2022-07-20T19:35:28Z

Undo revision 289288 by 108.162.245.131 (talk)

108.162.245.131 at 17:58, 20 July 2022

2022-07-20T17:58:33Z

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 In 2018, many podcasts, or at least many podcasts that Randall listens to, contained ads by {{w|Casper Sleep|Casper}} or {{w|Helix Sleep|Helix Sleep}}, both of which are mattress brands, MeUndies or Tommy John, both underwear brands, and {{w|Stamps.com}}, an internet-based mailing/shipping service.
-The [[title text]] (here named the mouseover text) refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
+The title text (here named the mouseover text) refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
 ==Transcript==

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 In 2018, many podcasts, or at least many podcasts that Randall listens to, contained ads by {{w|Casper Sleep|Casper}} or {{w|Helix Sleep|Helix Sleep}}, both of which are mattress brands, MeUndies or Tommy John, both underwear brands, and {{w|Stamps.com}}, an internet-based mailing/shipping service.
-The title text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
+The [[title text]] (here named the mouseover text) refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
 ==Transcript==

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 In 2018, many podcasts, or at least many podcasts that Randall listens to, contained ads by {{w|Casper Sleep|Casper}} or {{w|Helix Sleep|Helix Sleep}}, both of which are mattress brands, MeUndies or Tommy John, both underwear brands, and {{w|Stamps.com}}, an internet-based mailing/shipping service.
-The mouseover text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
+The title text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
 ==Transcript==

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 In 2018, many podcasts, or at least many podcasts that Randall listens to, contained ads by {{w|Casper Sleep|Casper}} or {{w|Helix Sleep|Helix Sleep}}, both of which are mattress brands, MeUndies or Tommy John, both underwear brands, and {{w|Stamps.com}}, an internet-based mailing/shipping service.
-The title text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
+The mouseover text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
 ==Transcript==

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 In 2018, many podcasts, or at least many podcasts that Randall listens to, contained ads by {{w|Casper Sleep|Casper}} or {{w|Helix Sleep|Helix Sleep}}, both of which are mattress brands, MeUndies or Tommy John, both underwear brands, and {{w|Stamps.com}}, an internet-based mailing/shipping service.
-The mouseover text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
+The title text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
 ==Transcript==

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 ==Explanation==
-Cueball is talking to Ponytail about his mattress, in what appears to be just a casual conversation.  Cueball suddenly offers to take any questions from listeners, as though the conversation were part of a podcast; this confuses Ponytail. The subtitle explains that Randall has heard so many advertisements for certain products on podcasts that he can't discuss them without feeling as though he's in a podcast himself.
+Cueball is talking to Ponytail about his mattress, in what appears to be a casual conversation. Cueball suddenly offers to take any questions from listeners, as though the conversation were part of a podcast, which confuses Ponytail. The subtitle explains that Randall has heard so many advertisements for certain products on podcasts that he can't discuss them without feeling as though he's in a podcast himself.
-{{w|Podcast}}s are typically audio-only programs available online, which frequently generate income through advertisements. Ads are often read by the podcast host. Hosts will often include segues or personal anecdotes to further reduce the "topical whiplash" caused by abruptly switching subjects from that of the podcast to an unrelated brand plug, and back.
+{{w|Podcast}}s are, usually, audio-only programs available online, which frequently generate income through advertisements. Ads are often read by the podcast host. Hosts will often include segues or personal anecdotes to further reduce the "topical whiplash" caused by abruptly switching subjects from that of the podcast to an unrelated brand plug and back.
-In 2018, many podcasts (or at least many podcasts that Randall listens to) contained ads by {{w|Casper Sleep|Casper}} or {{w|Helix Sleep|Helix Sleep}} (both mattress brands), MeUndies or Tommy John (both underwear brands), and {{w|Stamps.com}} (an internet-based mailing/shipping service).
+In 2018, many podcasts, or at least many podcasts that Randall listens to, contained ads by {{w|Casper Sleep|Casper}} or {{w|Helix Sleep|Helix Sleep}}, both of which are mattress brands, MeUndies or Tommy John, both underwear brands, and {{w|Stamps.com}}, an internet-based mailing/shipping service.
-The title text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], about the pressures companies put on reviewers, and the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company, which was unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely.  However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
+The title text refers to [https://www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars "The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare"], which is an article about the pressures companies put on reviewers, the legal battle between a mattress review site that makes money through affiliate sales, and a mattress company unhappy with a review. Since saying anything unfavorable about mattresses might open one to legal action, the title text author opted to avoid them entirely. However, it turns out this was a sponsored message by the "floor industry", and is meant to increase rates of sleeping on the floor. It also references the way that podcast hosts will often note when they intentionally or unintentionally endorse a product sponsor in an attempt to remain transparent about their financial supporters.
 ==Transcript==

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+{{comic
 | number    = 2096
 | date      = January 9, 2019