443 – DOCTALES WITH COCKTAILS: Metric Time, UFOs & Other Ridiculous Things People Believed

BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History34mApril 13, 2026

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In this lighthearted yet insightful episode of BS Free MD, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh celebrate April Fool's Day with a deep dive into some of history's most legendary pranks, blending humor with commentary on human gullibility and the power of narrative. They recount the infamous 1975 'metric time' prank by Canadian radio hosts Denny Carr and Wally Stanbuck, which convinced thousands that Canada had switched to a 10-hour day and 100-second hour—complete with fake 'Lyman-Colar Time' and panicked callers seeking new watches. The hosts also highlight the 1974 Alaska tire prank by 'Porky Bicker,' who lit 70 tires on a volcano to spell 'Happy April Fool's Day' in snow, and the decades-long Clearwater, Florida penguin hoax, where two men staged giant lead penguin feet to fool locals and even a cryptozoologist for 10 years. The episode then pivots to modern-day absurdities, including AI-generated fake news and UFO conspiracy theories, with the hosts debating whether secret government tech or alien visitation is more likely—and more infuriating to the public. They close with a reflective Easter-themed note on humility, authenticity, and the dangers of self-righteousness, using the absurdity of a phallic iceberg off Newfoundland as a metaphor for how easily we project meaning onto the world.

Key Takeaways
1

Effective pranks rely on a thread of truth—like Canada’s real metric system transition—to gain credibility.

2

The 1975 'metric time' hoax succeeded because it exploited real public frustration with the metric switch.

3

Long-running hoaxes (like the Clearwater penguin feet) require commitment, secrecy, and a believable narrative.

4

Modern misinformation thrives on emotional resonance and viral amplification, not just falsehoods.

5

People are more outraged by hidden human technology than by alien contact—because it feels like betrayal.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

The State of Medicine and the Rise of the 'Provider'

The episode opens with a satirical rant about the dehumanization of physicians, the commodification of identity, and absurd societal debates—setting a tone of irreverent critique that continues throughout.

2:00
3 min

The 1975 Metric Time Hoax: Canada's Greatest April Fool's Prank

They said, well, we're going to have time, but it's going to be 10 hours in a day and 100 seconds in an hour. And they did six hours of this thing the whole day.

Highlight
5:00
4 min

Porky Bicker’s Tire Volcano Prank: A Monument of Commitment

He lit them on fire and then writes in gigantic like 50 foot tall letters, Happy April Fool's Day in the snow.

Highlight
9:00
5 min

The Clearwater Penguin Hoax: A 10-Year Conspiracy

They did this from 1948 to 1958. They had to hire like the actual biologist, whoever's specials to investigate it.

Highlight
14:00
7 min

UFOs, Aliens, and the Real Reason We’re Mad

The hosts explore UFO conspiracy theories, arguing that public outrage would be greater over secret human tech than alien contact—because it feels like betrayal of the public good.

High-Impact Quotes
I come as I am. I come broken.
May Hindmarsh32:44
Viral: 95.0
It's a little scary. But there's a part of this... So what's... Well, who carved that thing and what the heck? It didn't carve it. It's an iceberg. It is naturally made by the hand of God.
May Hindmarsh24:36
Viral: 90.0
If you, for one second think that you're above the law or above reproach in yourself, you are screwed.
Tim Hindmarsh32:22
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Hosts

Tim HindmarshMay Hindmarsh
Topics Discussed
April Fool's Pranks95%Humility and Integrity88%Human Gullibility85%The Power of Narrative82%UFOs and Conspiracy Theories80%Technology and Secrecy78%Public Perception and Media75%Easter and Redemption70%
People & Brands

May Hindmarsh

person

14xPositive

Tim Hindmarsh

person

12xPositive

Canada

place

7xNeutral

Porky Bicker

person

6xPositive

Clearwater, Florida

place

5xNeutral

Lyman-Colar Time

other

5xPositive

Alaska

place

4xNeutral

Dildo, Newfoundland

place

4xPositive

Denny Carr

person

3xPositive

Wally Stanbuck

person

3xPositive

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