The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 108 - The Past Times with Jen Kober
Jan 17, 2025
In this lively conversation, comedian Jen Kober brings her wit to the table as she discusses the quirky contrasts between U.S. and Canadian cultures. The trio dives into bizarre historical headlines, the hilarity of 1869 biscuits, and the absurdities of courtroom dramas. They explore the joy of Louisiana crawfish and even entertain the whimsical idea of training capuchin monkeys in the kitchen. With hilarious anecdotes about Southern pronunciations and the peculiarities of burial customs, this chat is a delightful blend of comedy and history.
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Men's Rights in 1869
- An 1869 Austrian play, "Our Slaves," argues husbands are slaves to their wives.
- The play suggests that wives lead Olympian lives while husbands toil.
Incident in Justice Court
- A venerable lady confronts her drunk tenant in Judge H's court.
- The tenant is described as an "unredeemable scamp" fond of liquor.
Pre-Trial Confrontation
- The lady and tenant accidentally meet before the trial, with the tenant drunk.
- The lady, angered, confronts him about unpaid rent.