The Medlock Post Ep. 201: The Pet Rock Phenomenon and Kamala Harris

In the 1970s, a peculiar craze swept across America: the Pet Rock. Conceived by advertising executive Gary Dahl, the Pet Rock was nothing more than a smooth stone nestled in a bed of straw, housed in a small cardboard box complete with breathing holes. At first glance, the Pet Rock and Kamala Harris might seem worlds apart, yet they share some intriguing similarities in terms of public perception and media phenomena.