‘Nope,’ Austen adaptations, and the end of the Choco Taco

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Choco Tacos are delicious.

‘Nope,’ Austen adaptations, and the end of the Choco Taco. A Choco Taco is being held in front of the wrapping.
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‘Nope,’ Austen adaptations, and the end of the Choco Taco. A Choco Taco is being held in front of the wrapping.
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‘Nope,’ Austen adaptations, and the end of the Choco Taco

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Choco Tacos are delicious.

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First, we unpack the week with two of our favorite Nerdette guests, FANTI podcast hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Jarrett Hill. We discuss Jordan Peele’s new movie Nope, the Australian teenager who paid thousands of dollars for a Subway sandwich, and the end of the choco taco.

Then, Vulture’s Carrie Wittmer walks us through the history of adapting Jane Austen’s novels for the big and small screens.

Plus, Gloria Liu talks about her recent piece for Outside magazine, “One Woman’s Wholesome Mission to Get Naked Outside.”