The Internet Said So | EP 123 | Mermaids, Cognitive Bias, Weird Kidnapping & Passwords

In today's episode, the boys (all 4 of them) talk about fascinating creatures like mermaids, certain cognitive biases, a story of a weird kidnapping and passwords (Akshay Kumar's and others).
TISS is a weekly podcast where Aadar, Neville, Kautuk and Varun discuss random, fun, stupid, pointless, weird, shocking "facts" they find on the internet. So come learn with them...or something like that.
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[@VarunThakurOfficial]

Hi guys! Request you to please fill in the google doc when you can. It’s going to really help us build a proper plan for the TISS live tour. Yesterday’s live show was off the hook and we can’t wait to bring it to everyone all over India and outside!

[@confusedmulgi07]

Hong Kong please!!

[@bhavyabhasin9138]

Kidhar hai google doc!

[@confusedmulgi07]

@@bhavyabhasin9138 description mein hai. If you expand it you should be able to see it :)

[@riyakhyalia3032]

Delhi please

[@prasadsanil2689]

Dublin, Ireland

[@Sidk25]

They say never meet your heroes, they'll always disappoint. Guess what, that's not true. Had the absolute pleasure of attending their live show recently and these guys were way above my already high expectations. They put up a great show and genuinely just cared that the audience was enjoying. They were exhausted and sleepy (overheard Bawa calling for a coffee before the show because of his headache), but they never once let that come in the way of making sure we had a blast. Would like to specially mention how warm and patient they were when it came to clicking pictures. Have been a fan of the podcast since XnG days and like a for lot of us, you guys have been there for me through a tough time as well. The consistency with which you guys rolled out new episodes was something that I could count on and it's been an absolute pleasure being your fan. You guys somehow keep a podcast fresh and nostalgic at the same time. Wishing you lots and lots of success. All the very best guys. Much love, Sidhanth

[@VarunThakurOfficial]

Hey Sidhanth! Thank you so so much. That’s really nice of you to say. We do what we do because of you guys.. After 2 years on screen, it’s great to see the TISS fam in person. Glad you had a good time :)

[@user-hm5vv1yw3i]

An episode on Tuesday , at 12:00 AND Adar is present ?!?!?!?? Someone pinch me .

[@poojitabollu]

Was so keen to attend the live show last week but the show was sold out by then ... Missed you boys for a whole week and can't tell you how happy this notification makes me feel ... Love you boys ❤️

[@swaziga]

How happy ?

[@poojitabollu]

@@swaziga way too happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yogeshparbat2293]

@@poojitabollu 90s kid?

[@superhuman1817]

At this point... Varuns plant in the background has been in more podcasts than aadar... 😎Glad to have him back 👍 Excited for TISS tour 💯

[@blissfulbubble99]

Hilarious

[@VarunThakurOfficial]

😂😂

[@vaishnaviparsekar5317]

Last week was shit without TISS podcast! This already making up for it ❣️

[@blissfulbubble99]

Trueeeeeee

[@seemaairy4789]

This episode is definitely among the Top 5, right there with the Death and Parents episodes.

[@shubhamchendake1506]

Which are other two?

[@aaryanairy756]

@@shubhamchendake1506 It is subjective to each person. But the Death and Parents one is mutually accepted as one the best episodes.

[@shubhamchendake1506]

@@aaryanairy756 ohhh kay!

[@aaryanairy756]

@@shubhamchendake1506 Sorry for being late 😅

[@junaidaliqazi8180]

Ironically Aadar's first ever fact on tiss "episode 2 animals" was about "MONKEYS" :P

[@radhikajoshi4393]

My first though was that the mermaid story was about how Starbucks logo was created.... 🙃 I'm surprised and kinda sad that it was not that.

[@ssu578]

Oh man! I missed TISS so much last week . And my week was so meh! so glad you guys are back! ❤️ You guys make my living alone worthwhile Thank you! I love each of you to guys to bits. Thank you for making me smile during some toughest times ❤️. Please never stop doing this . Loads of love and good health to each of you.

[@swapnasriram]

A huge fan of TISS, has been following it for years now. A TISS tour is amazing, hopefully you guys can make it to San Francisco/ San Jose area

[@paramjeetchawla5728]

I teach behavioral economics, and now I want to tell my students also to watch your podcasts. #learningwithNeville should be a thing.

[@pratikshathapa924]

@40:51 Gruesome description of a crime going on...... Adar : * souupppp * yummi

[@devoid6512]

Varun thakur's "Sir" jokes are gold 😂💯

[@niyatishah1139]

For neville’s rhyme and reason effect, that’s exactly what the defendants did in the OJ Simpson’s case with “if the gloves don’t fit, you must acquit”

[@a.d.1368]

Seguejit Ray God:How many natural segues do you want? TISS boys: Yes 🙂

[@rhealisa9268]

To Neville (& anyone else interested in Cognitive Biases), read "Thinking Fast & Slow" by Daniel Kahnemann - Easily my favorite book ever!

[@ishaan1704]

20:48 so accurate! Happens every time I learn a new word.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Aadar’s story was MINDBLOWING 🔥

[@salmanabjani5013]

TISS live was so good ! Hope you guys do many more

[@PokhrajRoy.]

‘Young People’ don’t invest in insurance because there’s no financial infrastructure around it for, Parents infantilise children in finances and control money and how many jobs provide the salary to pay a premium for Insurance?

[@yatradhruve]

BAWA - you were amazing here about various biases. Fabulous!!

[@isha421]

Happy to see TISS episode this week... I was waiting for it... Also when are you going to do a live show in Pune?

[@VarunThakurOfficial]

Yes!

[@rajadhirajmaharaj]

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[@ankitha3609]

I never knew such a far-away age and gender group from my own could bring me so much joy! The Always Sunny podcast is really great, guys!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

This is such a solid episode with some great storytelling and fact sharing. Well done! 👏🏽

[@Sos-soundsofsilence]

After Death episode this one's my next fav ❣️

[@rohanchavan1733]

Loved you guys during first live taping of tiss. You guys made my year . Especially was delighted to find how welcoming Varun , Neville being so nice and also kautuk being so kind and allowing me to take a group picture. Thank you so much guys. Much love to you all and also missed aadar . Eagerly waiting for your next show

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Varun: “How many of you want to see a TISS Tour outside India?” Me: “You have 135+ destinations to choose from.” I’m very excited to see the Live Show and hear all the reviews.

[@ihulk9451]

Ok

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The moment MRS. Pappini mentioned ‘Hispanic’, I knew we had a Karen Bua Situation happening 😂

[@bhavyaparekh4164]

Guys already filled google form plzz come to Ahemdabad eagerly waiting to catch you guys live after so long 🤩😍❤

[@harshrajwade462]

Commenting for better reach for #tiss boys ❤️

[@rashicoree]

Got weird marks in term 1 boards yesterday but TISS making me feel better already, hopefully I'm able to see you guys live soon

[@anweshaaaaaaaaa3366]

Jeez finally found someone my age who listens to these boys. 😂❤️ P.s - got weird term 1 results too, sucks to be a part of 21-22 batch ;((

[@rashicoree]

@@anweshaaaaaaaaa3366 2 boards are the WORST

[@navyabhardwaj3744]

The quality content you guys put out week after week is so effing incredible and despite that to see the number of subs increasing quite slowly is disheartening. Please people subscribe to this amazing channel!

[@VarunThakurOfficial]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@skyatra1176]

@@VarunThakurOfficial bsdk ladko ko bhee reply kar diya kar

[@Akash_158]

@@skyatra1176 isiliye nhi krta wo reply... nikal ab pehli fursat me

[@jeetgupta9586]

Life's been falling apart and then saw TISS ka new episode Man you brought a smile on my face ❤️❤️ Thanks for always making me cope with my life by giving me a sense of relief from my grief ❤️❤️ Love you guys ❤️❤️ Jhappi sabhi ko 🫂🫂🫂🫂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Varun, why are you stingy with hearts now? 😂 (Just kidding)

[@bhaskarkakati]

"Everything is planned." Akshay Kumar and Abbas Mustan did it first. 😎

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I read many of the biases in Psychology and it’s interesting to see it.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The entire Ancestry Technology is so cool. There are so many videos where Black Women have ‘passed’ for White Women due to social stigma of interracial marriage. I urge everyone to check it out.

[@sameekshanayak6690]

I read about the Lindberg case after varun took out the topic, it soo horrifying, and was there was no specific reason for the murderer to kill the child , IT WAS A 20 MONTH OLD CHILD!!!

[@bhandepatiljr]

How can you forget to mention Pune in the google form?

[@durvashinde13]

10:48 "star fisheries"Bawa ka top notch reference ignore hote hue

[@FN-db4hn]

@17:37 Ted Talk: Illusion of experience vs mommies.. Neville yeh Kya ajeeb fetish hn dost.?

[@shreyag503]

Aadar!!!! Yesssssssss❤❤❤

[@prayash7602]

The point thakur said " mum-maid" I liked the video.

[@sriee_0793]

Guys woh tiss lives ko bhi record karke upload karo na,for those who can't attend 🥲

[@PokhrajRoy.]

1:20:11 Varun’s Internet lagged for a millisecond so the 6 Month Good Internet Period is over 😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m so excited to see an episode at 12 noon! I’m excited to hear what people had to say about the TISS LIVE.

[@sriee_0793]

The train was crowded af and i was so irritated so i just opened KZbin to see if can watch something.. And that's enough said, thanks bois ❤️❤️

[@romeshratnere2703]

This “ being first “ is quite a trip!

[@anushk7157]

So I was making an NFT art piece on mermaids today, and here we are discussing mermaids. In Neville's words, "it's all connected bro"

[@VenkatakrishnanSampath]

2010 because in the computer keyboard, in numeric keys, it will be easy to type 2010. That's why

[@ranjitcherian7292]

Bawa should release a masterclass on marketing. I'm certain that will sell like hot cakes unlike a standup event ticket.

[@shefalisinha8113]

True! I’ll b very interested in that

[@Sos-soundsofsilence]

Machchi hilarious, how i missed Aadar 💕

[@PokhrajRoy.]

If you don’t see ‘Gone Girl’ as a Complex Cautionary Tale, you’re seeing it wrong lol

[@jayagajjar8278]

"Everything is connected" -Dirk Gently's holistic detective agency

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Andrew Garfield INVENTED the concept of brute force while trying to figure out the Facebook Password in ‘The Social Network’ change my mind.

[@himanshukhodke4912]

12pm sharp wow

[@shreyachakraborti6391]

AMAZINGGGG as always!!! please do more shows in Mumbai. would love to come to see ur shows

[@blissfulbubble99]

My perfect way to spend breaks between lectures! 💜💜💜

[@PokhrajRoy.]

1:07:49 Even in passwords, there’s a Gender Binary of ‘Men’ and ‘Women’. I want to see people across the spectrum and their behaviour while setting passwords so we have a clearer picture.

[@hannaan8760]

All 4 man makes me happy

[@bhumikaaggarwal811]

37.50 par aadar was so adorable omfg

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I hate the concept of passwords because I hate remembering them for other people and myself. P.S. I have a knack for cool passwords. Also, use a Password Aggregator.

[@simeonsankeerth4435]

One of the best episode this year 💯🙌🏻

[@akankshabhilwadkar1609]

We want merch asap and a live show in Pune pleaseeeee

[@lichee786]

Ending my day with this! Love you guys so much❤️😘

[@ninusandeeka922]

Really really needed this man ❤️

[@einsteinium9961]

The way I'm so excited about tiss tour like even If I don't get my city I'm just excited to see them do bhankas live with 200 ppl

[@vishvapatel6259]

Guys, plz update on spotify too

[@paritoshd]

You guys shouldn't discuss Sachin Tendulkar's password like this, it is his 'internal matter'

[@seemaairy4789]

Nicee

[@flamma2870]

i guessed my neighboring office password on 2nd try. im watching this video on their wifi, thanks baju wala for keeping easy password.

[@darshilchheda3178]

I think 2010 makes sense because I remember till then there was hardly anyone using internet in India..I remember Whatsapp had just got out and only 1 rich schoolmate had it but he couldn't chat as no one else was on it😅 But yeah, people were making email Ids for facebook and everything!

[@blissfulbubble99]

Yayyyyyyy! Bhai log! So happy to see you guys, 💜💜💜💜😭😭😭😭😭 like thoko guys, aisa hum nahi analytics kehte hai🎉🎉 Happy TISSday. BELLBODDUMMMMM🎊🎊

[@thomsondcruz5456]

Love you TISS. Bellboddom!

[@freakicool]

Dont see the form/ google doc. Come Florida !!

[@abhijithganesh2064]

Aadhar rockstar, he killed it with Monkeys

[@yashchauhan2588]

In your form, I tried to search "Sydney" but it's "Syndey" 😅 Hope you'll correct that one if you still want people to add their responses.

[@sandeepaditya]

Wowowowowow! ❤️ Thank you for this

[@Manoj17Patankar]

Pune aajao bhai log.. wish I could put into words how much I'd love to see you guys in person!

[@abhishekmandvikar1791]

Listening to this in between web meeting 😎😎👍

[@stutigarg9881]

Y'all, I listen to this podcast mostly before sleeping. The sudden kidnapping story scared me, gave me nightmares. Please have warnings from next time :/

[@shovonroy6901]

Hey , I am from dhaka , bangladesh . But in the form there is no option for Dhaka or Chittagong .

[@manishpatil3945]

1:18:08 moment hai bhai moment hai ....

[@faizbandeali4074]

Boissssss come to Vancouver!!!

[@vrindavaish7609]

I have a topic suggestion - desi crime, basically just well known criminal incidents that have taken place in India and neighbouring nations

[@mahashwetha91]

Merch should have "PAISHE"!

[@saumyatasingh1845]

Ohh boyss kya mast chamak rhe ho 😍😍

[@shrishtikhanna769]

Boston! Boston! Boston! You HAVE to come!!!

[@vaibhavisawant9907]

Yeyy! The boys are back! 🔥

[@rhea898]

That was the best Monkey Update story 😂

[@namrehsm]

Superchats nahi padne ka guys! Hilarious 😂 😂

[@princyalexander1319]

Which are the movie's mentioned?

[@krishnakulkarni5920]

That rhyme one was amazing!!

[@Manoj17Patankar]

segwayjt rays are my favorite part of the podcast! :D

[@ViewFinderProductions]

They didn't talk about Salman Khan for the first time, I guess.

[@sanilb]

1:00:40 2010 Social Network came out that year I guess

[@123majorock]

LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO! LONDON AAO!

[@aditibhagat1616]

...Amazing episode. Please do come to Chandigarh.

[@anshikachhabra8895]

Delhi aajao please 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@Rashidkhan-fp7yv]

2010 is uniquely famous year because that's when Facebook got going in a really big way.