The Friday Link for 7/14/23

This week we start off with a clip from Jordan Klepper's podcast, Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy.  

It's amazing how many QAnon/Trump fans think JFK Jr. is alive, supporting Trump, and is going to return to take the stage with Trump in 2024.  I don't even know where to begin to tell these people they're certifiably bonkers.

But if you're like me, the question comes to mind, where the heck did this even come from?  Klepper through talking with Will Sommer and Joseph Uscinski breaks down the origins, why it resonates with the conspiracy crowd, and the disconnect associated with this lunacy. 

Also tonight a trio of Wizard of Oz/Antique Roadshow videos. Wizard of Oz is very hot in regards to collectors and these three items all had shockingly high appraisals.  The book is sensational, the props are fun (and look at the updated price!!!) and then there is the Bert Lahr script.

Lahr was the Cowardly Lion in the movie and this was his working script.  The insurance price is astounding, but for a lot of people who get a massive inheritance of an item (non-cash), the insurance can become a burden.  The owner decided to sell it at auction, and that's where we discover the difference between auction value and insurance value.

Have a great weekend everyone! Stay safe! 

And remember to stay vaccinated!