{"podcast":{"title":"The Stupid History Minute","slug":"the-stupid-history-minute-4049187","podcast_index_feed_id":4049187,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4965707/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-stupid-history-minute","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/18875e53f7c5089bf3fd2f8c03f7abf3.jpg","author":"Keb Pound","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Most people take everyday things for granted — but what if you could actually know the weird, surprising, and often hilarious stories behind them? I’m Keb Pound, and this is The Stupid History Minute — the most binge-able podcast in the world. One minute at a time, I break down the overlooked, the ordinary, and the absolutely ridiculous parts of everyday life. From the history of paperclips to why we say “bless you” after a sneeze, each episode delivers a fast, funny fact you’ll actually remember. Whether you're a trivia nerd, a podcast junkie, or just someone who loves learning weird stuff quickly, you’ll walk away a little smarter (and maybe a little more sarcastic). Don’t stay stupid — give me a minute. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:17:31.460766+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187"},"episode":{"title":"Bonus Episode: The Left Handed Whopper","slug":"bonus-episode-the-left-handed-whopper","published_at":"2026-04-30T21:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/bonus-episode-the-left-handed-whopper","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-the-left-handed-whopper--71024967","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71024967/the_left_handed_whopper.mp3","summary":"In 1998, Burger King executed a massive marketing prank by claiming to have redesigned the Whopper specifically for left-handed customers. The campaign successfully tricked thousands of diners into requesting rotated condiments at restaurant counters.","meta_description":"Discover the story behind Burger King's legendary 1998 April Fool's prank involving the redesigned Left-Handed Whopper.","key_points":["Main idea: Burger King used a full-page newspaper ad to announce a specialized burger for left-handed people","The prank: The 'redesign' involved rotating all condiments 180 degrees to accommodate left-handed eating","Impact: Thousands of customers believed the advertisement and began requesting specific versions of the burger","Tactical execution: The campaign relied on the perceived authority of print media to establish legitimacy","Practical takeaway: A well-executed, high-visibility prank can drive significant-scale consumer engagement"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":0,"title":"The 1998 Prank","summary":"An introduction to Burger King's famous April Fool's Day marketing stunt."},{"start_ms":10000,"title":"The Left-Handed Redesign","summary":"Details on the claim that condiments were rotated 180 degrees for left-handed users."},{"start_ms":20000,"title":"Consumer Reaction","summary":"How thousands of customers reacted by ordering specific burger orientations in-store."},{"start_ms":30000,"title":"The Power of Print","summary":"How using official newspaper advertisements helped the prank achieve widespread belief."}],"topics":["Burger King","Marketing Pranks","April Fool's Day","Advertising History","The Whopper","Consumer Behavior","1990s Pop Culture"],"duration_seconds":73,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/episodes/bonus-episode-the-left-handed-whopper/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/bonus-episode-the-left-handed-whopper.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}