Understanding Viral Songs and Gender Issues

The speaker delivers a humorous performance at TEDWomen, discussing gender, internet stalking, and generational differences. She shares songs about these topics, including a viral hit about NASA's tampon miscalculation for Sally Ride. The talk highlights reactions to her work and reflects on the importance of discussing gender issues.

What is the speaker's humorous goal regarding gender?

• To create a new gender

• To make everyone a woman

• To make everyone a man

• To eliminate gender

What is the main theme of the speaker's first song?

• The awkwardness of knowing too much about someone

• The challenges of online dating

• The joy of social media

• The excitement of a new relationship

What generational challenge does the speaker highlight?

• Millennials struggling with technology

• Millennials in serious professions

• Baby boomers adapting to new jobs

• Gen Z facing economic issues

What job was the speaker doing when her song went viral on TikTok?

• A scientist

• A teacher

• A customer support agent

• A comedian

What was the humorous issue with NASA's preparation for Sally Ride's mission?

• They sent the wrong equipment

• They overestimated the number of tampons needed

• They underestimated the mission duration

• They forgot to pack food

How did the speaker describe the reaction of men on the internet to her song?

• Furious

• Indifferent

• Confused

• Supportive

What does the speaker hope her song about NASA and tampons achieves?

• A conversation about periods

• A viral trend

• A scientific breakthrough

• A new comedy special

What does the speaker find impressive about the internet's reaction to her song?

• Their support for her comedy

• Their quick understanding of microgravity

• Their knowledge of space missions

• Their interest in science

What does the speaker sarcastically suggest about the men at NASA?

• They are clueless about periods

• They are supportive of female astronauts

• They are experts in women's health

• They are well-prepared for space missions

What does the speaker find insane about the reaction to her song?

• The lack of interest

• The widespread sharing and discussion

• The scientific inaccuracies

• The support from NASA