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Earlier today, cardinal electors were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel to cast their votes for the next pope following the death of Pope Francis.
As a part of the process, known as a conclave, the cardinals are completely cut off from the world in an attempt to keep the election fair and free of outside influence.
It’s a simple concept, and one that CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil was trying to explain when he made a quip that’s now gone absolutely viral.
CBS anchor mentions the term “ rawdogging ” in a section about the conclave . Incredible instant in television newsworthiness history.pic.twitter.com/b2WrL5Gw5N
During asegmentabout the conclave, one of Dokoupil’s cohosts says, “The one thing we know they’re not doing is checking Instagram because their devices have all been confiscated.”
Dokoupil jumps in at that point, remarking, “I believe the kids call it ‘rawdogging’ it, if you’re going to go through a long period of time with no electronic device.”
If your ears perked up, it’s likely because you know “rawdogging” is widely used slang referring to having unprotected sex.
But to come to Dokoupil ’s defense , Merriam - Websterdefinesrawdogging as : " To do something hard or boring without any aid , preparation , or diversion . "
So yeah! The cardinals are rawdogging the conclave. Welcome to 2025.
