Ep 7. Feng Shui / Bottled Water

Penn and Teller Bullshit is a television series that aired on Showtime from 2003 to 2010. The show features magicians and comedians Penn Jillette and Teller, who use their unique blend of humor, skepticism, and magic to explore a variety of cultural phenomena.

In the seventh episode of the first season, titled "Feng Shui/Bottled Water," Penn and Teller take on two of the biggest fads of the early 2000s.

First up is feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of arranging objects and structures in a way that promotes harmony and balance. The duo visit Feng Shui master Dr. Robert T. Carroll, who explains the principles behind the practice and demonstrates some of its techniques. Penn and Teller are skeptical, arguing that feng shui is based on superstition and has no scientific basis.

Next, Penn and Teller turn their attention to bottled water, which was becoming increasingly popular at the time. They visit a water sommelier who explains the differences between various types of bottled water and gives them a taste test. Penn and Teller then go to a local tap water plant to see how tap water is treated and bottled. They argue that most bottled water is just tap water in disguise, and that the marketing and packaging of bottled water is manipulative and deceptive.

Throughout the episode, Penn and Teller use their trademark irreverent humor to poke fun at these fads and challenge their validity. They interview experts and enthusiasts on both sides of the debates, and use their own experiences and experiments to make their case.

Overall, "Feng Shui/Bottled Water" is a fun and informative episode that explores two of the biggest trends of its time. Though the information presented may be a bit outdated now, the episode still serves as a fascinating look at the intersection of science, culture, and consumerism.