The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 23 - The Past Times - Aunty Donna
Apr 21, 2023
Join Mark Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zachary Ruane of Aunty Donna as they hilariously dissect historical newspaper articles from May 4, 1767. They tackle bizarre stories like a grisly murder case and a reverend's missing coat mystery, full of imaginative theories. The trio also reacts to odd reports, including a woman dying from love disappointment and absurd con tricks at public houses. Expect plenty of laughter as they delve into the absurdity and dark humor of yesteryears while sharing their own comedic tales.
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Three Condemned Men, Uneven Detail
- Dave reads three condemned men with crimes ranging from highway robbery to forging a draft and cruelly starving a wife.
- The paper lists executions matter-of-factly with little immediate detail, then later expands on the horrific domestic crime.
Blended Record And Moral Drama
- The paper's tone mixes blunt criminal reporting with long moralizing descriptions of cruelty.
- That contrast reveals 18th-century journalism's blend of public record and lurid narrative to engage readers.
The 150-Year-Old Earthquake Survivor
- The paper reported a claimed 150-year-old Jamaican woman rescued after an earthquake and floating to safety.
- Hosts call the story dubious and discuss how exaggerated claims appeared in period papers.