TMI Show Ep 205: “MS Now What?”

Everything stinks! That’s literally the message on today’s “The TMI Show with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan,” in which we’re telling you about all the things that give the yuck: stinky socks, pee-filled pools, filthy public restrooms and, worst of all, MSNBC’s attempted name change. And Springtime in Paris is going to feel more like Death Valley.

Let’s dive into MSNBC’s rebrand! The ratings-deprived DNC-aligned cable station is ditching its old name for MS NOW—My Source News Opinion World—with a generic logo featuring a white flag, a pair of red lines, and a blue backdrop. Insiders are buzzing over what this means as MSNBC spins off from Comcast into something called Versant, later this year.

The network’s Corporate Democrat roots seem here to stay. Big names like Joe Scarborough call the logo “sporty,” and Rachel Maddow says it’s the perfect time to break free from the NBC yoke. But staffers are skeptical. Brand experts weigh in, noting the shift from “Microsoft” to “My Source” is a play to build trust, while the snappy three-syllable name is…shorter. Will this rebrand shake up the game or just be a fresh coat of paint on a network flogging the dying ideology of Clintonism?

Plus:

• Your Yucky Socks: Your socks are a breeding ground for millions of microbes, including bacteria and fungi like Candida and Staph, thriving in the sweaty, nutrient-rich environment of your gross feet. These organisms metabolize sweat and skin, producing smelly compounds and potentially spreading pathogens from surfaces like squalid gym floors to your bed. Proper washing with hot water and enzyme detergents is crucial, as cold cycles leave germs behind. Or should you amputate your feet altogether?

• Your Uriny Pool: Peeing in pools, admitted by 40% of surveyed Americans (all corporate Democrats), leads to urine reacting with chlorine to form chloramines, which can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. Though urine itself isn’t a major infectious disease risk in well-chlorinated pools, these byproducts pose health concerns for those with respiratory issues. Experts stress that chlorine handles urine better than fecal matter, which can spread pathogens.

• Paris at 122°F: Paris is bracing for potential 122°F heat waves, which could melt streets, disrupt power, and halt trains, as city officials plan for worst-case scenarios. Climate change is warming Europe rapidly, with Paris seeing eight of its hottest summers since 2015. Scientists warn that such extreme heat could hit in 25 years or less—if emissions aren’t curbed—which of course they won’t—risking cascading infrastructure failures.

• Your Gross Public Toilet: Public toilet seats are unlikely to transmit STDs or bloodborne diseases, since most pathogens don’t survive long on hard surfaces. But they can still give you genital warts. The real risk comes from hand contact with contaminated seats, transferring germs to your face or mouth. Forget hovering! Squatting to avoid seats can strain pelvic muscles and lead to incomplete bladder emptying, potentially causing UTIs.