Shiny Happy People: Cults, Demons, and Dark Humour
Episode Overview
Exploration of exploitation within the Duggar family. Comparison of IBLP to military boot camp. Discussion on demonic toys like Cocomelon. Insight into Jim Bob Duggar's controversial practices. Humorous yet serious take on modern-day cults.
You won't believe this, but cults are bad.
In this episode of 'Ask An Advanced Bitch', Elizabeth Kupferman and Trent Toomey dive into the bizarre and unsettling world of the docuseries 'Shiny Happy People'. They tackle the exploitation within the Duggar family, the absurdity of comparing IBLP to military boot camp, and the strange claims about demonic toys like Cocomelon. With dark humour and a no-nonsense approach, Elizabeth and Trent navigate through these heavy topics, making you laugh while also giving you plenty to think about.
You'll find yourself questioning how such extreme beliefs can take hold and what it means for those involved. Whether it's the eye-rolling moments of fundamentalist absurdity or the more serious implications of cult-like behaviour, this episode is packed with tangents that are both enlightening and entertaining. Tune in to hear about Jim Bob Duggar's controversial practices, the eerie 'Turmoil in the Toybox' book, and why some people believe toys are gateways to evil.
By the end, you'll be googling everything they discuss and perhaps rethinking some of your own childhood toys. Don't miss out on this wild ride through the quirks and horrors of modern-day cults.