The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 208 - The Australian Sex Philosopher (Live w/ Nick Cody)
Sep 29, 2016
Comedians Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds, and Nick Cody explore the life of Australian sex philosopher William James Chidley. They discuss topics such as the historical stigma surrounding masturbation, contrasting views on sex, erections in babies and boys, and the defense committee formed to support Chidley's controversial ideas.
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Chidley and Grettley
- After being acquitted, Chidley became an actor and began a relationship with Ada Grettley, a married woman.
- They had a tumultuous 25-year relationship marked by heavy drinking and separations, during which Ada had a son, Donald.
Donald's True Origin
- Chidley raised Donald as his son, though Ada had taken him from another woman after her own child was stillborn.
- Chidley's guilt over his lifestyle intensified after Ada's death from kidney failure.
Chidley's Guilt and Theories
- Chidley's guilt led him to develop theories about the negative impacts of improper sex.
- He believed his sexual excesses caused Ada's death and scolded Donald for natural sexual behaviors.