PrEP Belly, ICE Honeypot Traps, Truffle Dolls and Surfing The Internet With Your Aunt

In this vibrant and eclectic episode of *Attitudes!*, hosts Brian Safi and Erin Gibson dive into a whirlwind of topics ranging from absurd internet culture to serious public health issues. The conversation kicks off with a surreal exchange about Mrs. Dash, leading into a deep dive on the bizarre world of Truffle Dolls—elaborate, unsettling chocolate-themed figurines that have become a viral sensation. The hosts express both fascination and horror at their kitschy, often grotesque designs, drawing parallels to the unsettling aesthetics of the *Toy Sure* chocolate shop. They then pivot to a powerful discussion about 'PrEP belly,' a myth spreading online claiming that the HIV prevention medication PrEP causes unwanted abdominal weight gain. The hosts dismantle this misinformation with medical facts, emphasizing the life-saving importance of PrEP and condemning the body-shaming rhetoric that fuels such myths, especially within the gay community. They also spotlight a real-life resistance operation in Minneapolis where women used Tinder to expose ICE agents through 'honeypot' schemes, a bold act of civil disobedience that was tragically undermined when a politician claimed credit. The episode closes with reflections on identity, trauma, and the absurdity of modern life—from gym culture and body image to the surreal politics of celebrity and tech. Throughout, the hosts blend sharp humor with heartfelt vulnerability, celebrating resilience and community in the face of systemic and internalized pressures.