S1E10. Florida’s Greatest Hits: Why Does Florida Have Such a Wild Reputation?

Drinks with Floridaman

In this untamed episode, we’re reflecting on Florida’s wild and unpredictable reputation, unpacking the major headlines and memes that have shaped how the rest of the country sees the Sunshine State. From hurricanes to political chaos, we explore what it is about Florida that sparks such fascination and bewilderment. Tune in for a look at what makes Florida… well, Florida.
Links Covered in This Episode

Magic Mike Florida stripper
2 Live Crew
Weapon X Mason Ale Works
Billy Daggers
Aviator Gin
Bath salt zombie
Hanging Chads, 2000 Election
Andrew Gillum scandal
Port Richey Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Pasco County in Tampa Bay
Floridaman Birthday Game
Challenger tragedy live on TV
Gawker, Bubba, Hulk, Thiel
Bubba kills pig
Elien Gonzalez
Hurricane Andrew journalist story
Memento Mori
1930s Depression Real Estate
Hurricane houses selling after storm
Love Burn festival
The Memes Covered in This Episode
Lady having sex with dolphin?
Lieutenant Dan arrested after storms
Hurricane American Flag Man
Floridaman saves dog from alligator
Black man dropkicks alligator
Miami Mall Alien Riot
Cross-country NASA diaper drive
Disney fights Ron DeSantis
DeSantis marriage

Chapters

1. Theme Song (00:00:00)

2. Drunken Bantz (00:00:46)

3. Episode Introduction (00:01:27)

4. What's a moment where you thought, only in Florida? (00:09:40)

5. Thinking of corporate news during our lifetimes (00:27:30)

6. What themes or stereotypes do you think resonant with outsiders? (00:36:00)

7. How does disaster coverage shape what the nation thinks of Floridians? (00:39:51)

8. What were the nations takeaways from how Florida handled Covid-19? (00:47:45)

9. How did the Great Financial Crisis and the Covid Boom affect Florida's reputation? (00:54:26)

10. Has social media had an affect on how people view Floridians? (00:58:31)

11. Florida rapid fire meme review (01:01:58)