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OB-GYN warns against 'Wicker' movie trend
The warning from an OB-GYN follows a viral movie trend and says the human body was never built for plants; a very low-stakes alert indeed.
On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Should You Be Worried?Published
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “OB-GYN’s dire warning in response to ‘Wicker’ movie trend: ‘Not designed for receiving trees, shrubs or other plants’”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:07 PM ET on Should You Be Worried?, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Wicker.
- BBN covered this story before: Disney Boat Ride Jumper Video Spreads; Colman Wicker Meme Reaction (October 9).
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What BBN said about it
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShould you be worried about what's sitting on your porch?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA viral movie trend has an OB-GYN issuing a warning, and the New York Post has the story.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWicker. Your patio chair has been smiling at you all summer, and now we know why.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe doctor says the human body is, and I'm quoting, not designed for receiving trees, shrubs or other plants.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOther plants. So the list keeps going.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's a warning that wicker should stay out of you.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI want a receipt for every shrub that was tested before the doctor said that.
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The story so far
- Olivia Colman on Viral Wicker Memes: 'Never Happened Before' · BBC
- Believe Creates Americas President Role; Colman Memes · Variety
- Disney Boat Ride Jumper Video Spreads; Colman Wicker Meme Reaction · USA Today
- OB-GYN warns against 'Wicker' movie trend (this story)
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