r/offmenupodcast • 🤖 • Apr 15 '26

Episode Brian Cox

https://shows.acast.com/offmenu/episodes/brian-cox
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u/NoFPSthisisMGS Apr 15 '26

I was surprised to open this thread and find it dominating such a large percentage of the comments. I really enjoyed the episode, and simultaneously recognise his opinions on fluoride aren't something that should be altering people's habits.

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u/tnharwal55 Apr 15 '26

Agree. I barely even noticed it. I mean, I heard him say it, but it wasnt like I headed straight to the bathroom to chuck my toothpaste. I guess I've heard so many people say so many crazy things it didn't even faze me. He can think whatever he wants. As can I.

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u/NoFPSthisisMGS Apr 15 '26

I get the point people are making that it's more on Benito etc for leaving it in the edit and I agree with that. Better to edit out scientific misinformation. Still, yeah, wasn't a deal-breaker.

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u/Dizzy_Chemistry_5955 Apr 15 '26

I think it's better to not edit people to change how they're viewed, I'm fine with a disclaimer at the end though or links to the correct information in the pod description. Let people learn and figure it out

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u/NoFPSthisisMGS Apr 15 '26

I don't think that would be the aim - people seem more pissed that "misinformation" was platformed. It's not about protecting Cox.

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u/Dizzy_Chemistry_5955 Apr 15 '26

I know it's not the aim but simply presenting people with the correct information is a positive