The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 117 - Boston Corbett - (Live w/ Patton Oswalt)
Sep 23, 2015
Patton Oswalt joins Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds to discuss Boston Corbett, the soldier who killed John Wilkes Booth. They cover Lincoln's early life, mercury's effects on hat-making, and Corbett's transformation. Humorous discussions include socializing and historical jokes. They delve into the roles of John Brown and Richmond Booth in the abolitionist movement. The failed kidnapping plan and assassination attempt are also discussed, with a twist in the end.
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Self-Castration
- When two prostitutes propositioned Corbett, he felt a tingling sensation.
- He then castrated himself with scissors to avoid "animal passions."
Booth's Fortune
- John Wilkes Booth, a famous actor, was told by a fortune teller he would have a life of sorrow, die young, and break hearts.
- He wrote down and frequently shared this prediction.
Booth's Treason
- Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, publicly supported the South and criticized Lincoln.
- Despite calls for him to be banned from the stage, his good looks and positive reviews allowed him to continue performing.