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RaymondBPanelli 41 points ago +43 / -2

It was speculated, but I think the general consensus was that it's just a bar for lighting. There's a video from behind the podiums where you can see it coming on as the lights go up.

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williammcfadden 53 points ago +53 / -0

Polarized contact lenses. Changes the white screen to scrolling text. After the debate someone immediately reached into the podium and pulled out the projector.

https://www.wired.com/2011/11/for-your-eyes-only-polarizing-privacy-monitor-mod/

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NvJohansson 18 points ago +18 / -0

Yeah, I bought those Tac glasses from Bell & Howell and I still can't see American Eagles anywhere.

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williammcfadden 11 points ago +11 / -0

Heh, Bell & Howell. Still remember their overhead projectors.

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BrewSwillis 7 points ago +7 / -0

That's cause those fuckers are made in Chyna!

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Darth_Vader 10 points ago +10 / -0

I have an anonymous source to back it up as well. Let’s remember, Clinton has never been exonerated of using a magic podium.

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draintheswamp 4 points ago +4 / -0

But why wasn't there one on Trump's podium? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvRfyc7b7-k

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RaymondBPanelli 1 point ago +2 / -1

Probably because certain people look better under different lighting. Edit: Also Trump is taller.