Karen Kilgariff
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And in 2007, they had a line of clothing called Vita-C, S-E-A, which the company said was made from seaweed fiber. And according to the tags, they said it released marine amino acids, minerals, and vitamins into the skin upon contact with moisture. Did it stink? Reducing stress and providing anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hydrating, and detoxifying benefits. Bullshit.
And in 2007, they had a line of clothing called Vita-C, S-E-A, which the company said was made from seaweed fiber. And according to the tags, they said it released marine amino acids, minerals, and vitamins into the skin upon contact with moisture. Did it stink? Reducing stress and providing anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hydrating, and detoxifying benefits. Bullshit.
So the New York Times, that's exactly right. The New York Times commissioned a laboratory test of a shirt made from Vita-C. And there was no significant difference in mineral levels between the Vita-C fabric and a plain cotton t-shirt. In other words, the labs found no evidence of seaweed in the Lululemon clothing at all. How were you allowed to do that? We're not done.
So the New York Times, that's exactly right. The New York Times commissioned a laboratory test of a shirt made from Vita-C. And there was no significant difference in mineral levels between the Vita-C fabric and a plain cotton t-shirt. In other words, the labs found no evidence of seaweed in the Lululemon clothing at all. How were you allowed to do that? We're not done.
In 2008, a mother and daughter found a hidden message in the shopping bag underneath a layer of inspirational quotes such as friends are more important than money. Yeah, right. There was a second note that said, quote, some brief or quick fix instance.
In 2008, a mother and daughter found a hidden message in the shopping bag underneath a layer of inspirational quotes such as friends are more important than money. Yeah, right. There was a second note that said, quote, some brief or quick fix instance.
Some brief or quick fix incidences when our minds are clear to be creative are when drunk or stoned or just after an orgasm.
Some brief or quick fix incidences when our minds are clear to be creative are when drunk or stoned or just after an orgasm.
And this is inside a yoga pants bag. So they had this. It turned out that they had printed this up initially. People saw it and were like, what the fuck are you doing here? Well, the other the other quotes were the athletes high is the most long lasting as it can last up to six hours. And there's a little difference between addicts and fanatic athletes.
And this is inside a yoga pants bag. So they had this. It turned out that they had printed this up initially. People saw it and were like, what the fuck are you doing here? Well, the other the other quotes were the athletes high is the most long lasting as it can last up to six hours. And there's a little difference between addicts and fanatic athletes.
Both are continually searching for a way to remain in a creative state. So it was all just weird. They were very pro drugs and sex. And then a couple of people got the bags and were like, what's wrong with you guys? This is a yoga pants store. So they took the bags and just sewed over them with friendship is more important than money. But all you have to do is wash the bag a couple of times.
Both are continually searching for a way to remain in a creative state. So it was all just weird. They were very pro drugs and sex. And then a couple of people got the bags and were like, what's wrong with you guys? This is a yoga pants store. So they took the bags and just sewed over them with friendship is more important than money. But all you have to do is wash the bag a couple of times.
And then the other label came out.
And then the other label came out.
It's pretty hilarious and also creepy. Like you're getting weird messages anyway. Yeah. And they just the answer back when when that happened was not an apology. They were basically like, we're about speaking our mind. We're about living in this, having new ideas, new experiences. And they basically were like, yeah, we do what we want. We're trying to inspire people. So... Oh, my God.
It's pretty hilarious and also creepy. Like you're getting weird messages anyway. Yeah. And they just the answer back when when that happened was not an apology. They were basically like, we're about speaking our mind. We're about living in this, having new ideas, new experiences. And they basically were like, yeah, we do what we want. We're trying to inspire people. So... Oh, my God.
You can do that. Like, here's the thing. Yoga is a practice that's about connecting to yourself and connecting, you know, having a body mind connection so that you are more in yourself and calmer, more normal. It's not about spending money. It's not about being better than your sorority sister. But to get a mantra for Transcendental Meditation is fucking three grand. Like, how do you how do they?
You can do that. Like, here's the thing. Yoga is a practice that's about connecting to yourself and connecting, you know, having a body mind connection so that you are more in yourself and calmer, more normal. It's not about spending money. It's not about being better than your sorority sister. But to get a mantra for Transcendental Meditation is fucking three grand. Like, how do you how do they?
Well, no, that's based on how much money you make. But I mean, I'm not defending it because it's it costs money. But what I'm saying is this is a store that's creating that culture of you will spend money always and you will spend money on bullshit because we're going to lie straight to your face and say that our clothes are made of detoxifying seaweed. That's crazy. Yeah.
Well, no, that's based on how much money you make. But I mean, I'm not defending it because it's it costs money. But what I'm saying is this is a store that's creating that culture of you will spend money always and you will spend money on bullshit because we're going to lie straight to your face and say that our clothes are made of detoxifying seaweed. That's crazy. Yeah.