Monday
Oct082012
Ep 32: Ugh, It's Just a Fad
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Monday, October 8, 2012 at 1:01PM | in episodes
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 1:01PM | in episodes 
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Still remember how to do the Macarena? We reminisce and discuss the origins of Pogs, singing raisins, ridiculous trend diets, Sanrio, and Hello Kitty. If you think modern fads are nuts, we also talk about the ridiculous crazes from the old-timey days like collecting limes, portable marionettes, and the first 3D movie mania.
ALSO: Bizarre headlines, the stellar conclusion to our Carmin San Mateo adventure, Music Round
Reader Comments (9)
Man. That picture really puts the fad in perspective. YES WE DRESSED UP LIKE POOP FOR HALLOWEEN. IT WAS COOL.
Hey guys! Can you post a direct download link? I'm a dinosaur who knows of no other way to get the podcast on his phone (from work)! Thanks and keep up the good work!
@bucktwenty: Each post has a direct download link. It's in blue in each post, including this post that says DIRECT DOWNLOAD in blue. Hope that works!
I'm sorry! Something must be wrong with my phone then. I see the direct download link for the older posts but not for this one for some reason. Thank you anyway, Karen!
@bucktwenty its not just u i cant get either.
@bucktwenty + @Lisa: Hmm...what an intriguing situation! I'll look into it. But meanwhile, here's the direct download link for this episode:
DIRECT DOWNLOAD
-Karen
Thank you Karen! That link worked just fine. Still don't see the episode text or any of the links, just the post title and the picture.
Hi guys, is there any chance you could post a source for the info on the 18th century French portable marionettes you talked about? I'm cobbling together a few rounds of pub trivia for next week and am hoping to have a question about them in there.
Hi Reed! I found the original mention of the "pantin" (marionette) fad in a book named "Paris: The Secret History" by Andrew Hussey (p. 191). Hope this helps!