The text appears to be a critique of Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand, "goop". The critic, who identifies as a "psychic vampire", discusses Paltrow's company, its products, and the actress's promotional tactics. The critic argues that goop's products, especially those in the Wellness section, lack scientific basis and efficacy. They also criticize the high prices of the products, with some costing up to $68. The critic also questions the authenticity of some of the products, such as the "vibrational healing through stones" product, which they claim is fabricated.
The critic also discusses Paltrow's promotional tactics, mentioning that she was told that all big Internet companies had two 'O's in their title, leading her to name her company 'goop'. They also mention a game they played, where they guessed which items on the goop website were real products and which were not.
Moreover, the critic discusses Paltrow's promotional visits to goop's pop-up stores, such as the one in London. They note that Paltrow seems to be promoting the brand more than actually running it, and question the authenticity of her claims about the brand's origins and her role in it.
Finally, the critic discusses the brand's promotion of alternative medicine and its Wellness Center, arguing that it is exploiting vulnerable people for profit. They end by promoting a free browser extension called "honey" that automatically applies coupon codes and discounts to online shopping carts.
1. The text discusses a "psychic vampire repellent" product, which is referred to as a "psychic vampire".
2. The speaker cannot see the product and jokingly guesses that it could be a famous actress's creation.
3. The actress mentioned is Gwyneth Paltrow, known for her roles in movies like Iron Man and Shallow Hal.
4. Paltrow is the founder of an American natural health company named "goop", which has faced criticism for marketing products and treatments lacking scientific basis.
5. The company has been recognized by the medical establishment as potentially harmful or misleading.
6. The speaker jokingly refers to Paltrow as a "psychic vampire".
7. The speaker talks about the company's products, which include skincare items and wellness products.
8. The speaker mentions a "goop globe Mike return instant glow exfoliator" and expresses satisfaction with its effects on skin.
9. The speaker also mentions other products from the company, such as a reishi mushroom elixir mix, a skin food prebiotic superfood honey with cacao, and a rose quartz crystal straw.
10. The speaker criticizes the high prices of the products and mentions a product called "ash and amber ice it or reusable sandwich bags" priced at $68.
11. The speaker also mentions a product called "surviving death by Leslie Kean" priced at $2.00.
12. The speaker discusses a product called "how goopy are you", which claims to measure how goopy a person is.
13. The speaker mentions the company's promotion of body vibes stickers, claiming that they can influence cells in the body.
14. The speaker tests one of the stickers, finding it silent and making a joke about it being passive-aggressive.
15. The speaker discusses videos on the company's website, including one on how to give oneself a stomach massage and another on how to relieve neck and shoulder tension with a $600 device called "faragon".
16. The speaker criticizes the company for promoting pseudoscience and exploiting vulnerable people.
17. The speaker mentions a pop-up store in London where Paltrow appeared for PR.
18. The speaker criticizes the company's marketing tactics and claims that it's exploiting its celebrity status to sell overpriced products.
19. The speaker discusses the company's promotion of alternative medicine and claims that it's targeting vulnerable people.
20. The speaker mentions a product called "gradient crushed snakes", which is described as a vitamin product containing "god-knows-what".
21. The speaker mentions a product called "hyaluronic serum", which is available for $15 on Amazon and criticizes the company for charging $300 for it.