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The Lorax

Author: Dr. Seuss

Referenced in 2 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

August 11, 2025

Context:

Discussion about an anti-capitalist song that Steve's child is learning at a song and dance program. Phil mentions 'The Lorax' and explicitly states 'The Lorax was a book written decades ago' while discussing the themes in the song about cutting down trees and corporate greed. Though they're discussing a song possibly from a movie adaptation, the book is explicitly referenced as the original source material.

February 23, 2024

Context:

Speaker 1 makes a reference to The Lorax when discussing tree cutting and environmental concerns, saying 'So when I hear people chopping down all the trees, like I go to a kind of a low rax place.' This is a clear allusion to Dr. Seuss's environmental conservation book.