**This episode does contain minimal explicit language, so please take that into consideration prior to listening**
Relevant Memes and Bollywood Scenes:
NOTE: We've hyperlinked the memes referenced in the show below, but they are usually only "click-able" when you listen to the podcast via Apple podcasts on your phone.
01:45 – [IMAGE Reference] - "Deadliest Days in American History" – Puts the numbers of deaths due to COVID-19 back into perspective (as of December 11th).
05:37 – The “Patel Motel Cartel,” is a thing! Referenced podcast is linked!
08:46 – Resource for anyone struggling with Domestic Violence or knows someone who may be struggling with domestic violence.
15:00 – The power of WhatsApp University: How to Make Brown Parents Believe Literally ANYTHING (Samosa Linked to CANCER Cure!) that demonstrates the power of WhatsApp University (i.e. how brown parents seems to be educating themselves on COVID-19). Please note that this TikTok is NOT true (despite how delicious Samosas are), and should not be re-circulated!
For additional information on COVID-19, please consider reading the Op-Ed that Prerak wrote that shows 5 lessons we can learn about COVID-19 based on our experience with the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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