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‘Pheromone maxing’: Gen Z men are refusing to shower to pick up girls
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In this episode of The Weekend T, Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon tackle the week’s biggest news stories, balancing royal commentary, pop culture tributes, and a bizarre internet trend.
They discuss the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return to the UK, dissecting new polling that shows 71 per cent of the British public opposes paying for their security, while questioning whether taxpayer-funded protection is appropriate for non-working royals.
Poppy and Michael pay tribute to the late country music legend Dolly Parton, celebrating her universal appeal, sharp wit, and quiet philanthropy, as well as the rare cross-party consensus prompted by her passing.
Plus the duo reacts to reports of a gender-fluid UK police officer receiving multiple warrant cards, comic mishaps from China’s Humanoid Robot Olympics, and the viral Gen Z “pheromone maxing” trend of ditching shower routines.
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Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Producer: David Levene
Social Producer: Nada Aggour
Video Producer: Kevin Smith
Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman
Editor: Camilla Tominey
Highlights:
- Pheromone maxing- what is it and why would you do it?
- Tributes to the late Dolly Parton and her incredible philanthropy
- The Robot Olympics in China
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